Wait for You
Nelly Furtado/Musicfire.in Lyrics


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I know you're trying to get around me, baby
I know you've got me in your heart, baby
I know that you could love me
If you only had a guarantee
When I look at your face, it's so empty
I know I could fill you with love, baby
Your soul is dying for me
Can't deny our energy

And you're far, I'm near, you're there
I'm here, you're hurting for me
I can see it in your eyes
Some of the hardest things
Are easy to achieve with patience

I'll wait for you until the heavens fall
I'll wait for you until the end of the world
I'll wait for you until I no longer breathe
I know that it's not impossible
I'll wait for you until you finish your fight
I'll wait for you until the timing is right
I'll wait for you until you knock on my door
'Cause right now it's feeling just like a movie, yeah, yeah
Just like a movie, yeah, yeah

I know that this is hard for you
Want you to know that I'm feeling it too
It's taken some time but now I see everything
It's so clear to me
I can't give up your love without dying, baby
I'll wait until the sea is dry, baby
How do we know what love is
Until it is free?

And you're far, I'm near, you're there
I'm here, you're hurting for me
I can see it in your eyes
Some of the hardest things
Are easy to achieve with patience

I'll wait for you until the heavens fall
I'll wait for you until the end of the world
I'll wait for you until I no longer breathe
I know that it's not impossible
I'll wait for you until you finish your fight
I'll wait for you until the timing is right
I'll wait for you until you knock on my door
'Cause right now it's feeling just like a movie, yeah, yeah
Just like a movie, yeah, yeah

You don't gotta do anything that you can't do
You don't gotta do anything in a hurry
You don't gotta do anything that you can't do
I know you're there, you got me
You don't gotta do anything that you can't do
You don't gotta do anything in a hurry
You don't gotta do anything, so don't worry
I trust you, and I know you're there

Ah, just like a movie
Ah, just like a movie
Ah, just like a movie
Ah, just like a movie

I'll wait for you until the heavens fall
I'll wait for you until the end of the world
I'll wait for you until I no longer breathe
I know that it's not impossible
I'll wait for you until you finish your fight
I'll wait for you until the timing is right
I'll wait for you until you knock on my door




'Cause right now it's feeling just like a movie, yeah, yeah
Just like a movie, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Wait for You" by Nelly Furtado is a ballad that talks about the importance of patience in relationships. It describes the struggles of waiting for someone you love and the certainty that love will eventually conquer all. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that the person she loves is trying to avoid her, but she knows that he has feelings for her. However, she also realizes that the person is afraid to commit to a relationship because he is unsure of what the future holds. She observes that he is lonely and that she can fill the void in his life if he only allowed her to do so.


In the second verse, the singer expresses her willingness to wait for the person she loves, no matter how long it takes. She promises to stand by him until he is ready to take the next step, and she believes that their love will endure all obstacles. The chorus repeats the message of hope, stating that the singer will wait for her lover until the end of time. The lyrics suggest that the person she loves is going through a difficult time, perhaps struggling with personal issues such as addiction, depression, or other emotional challenges. However, she is confident that their love will endure and that they will be together in the end.


Overall, "Wait for You" is a moving and emotional song that speaks to the power of love and the importance of patience in difficult times. The lyrics are both personal and universal, touching on themes that will resonate with anyone who has ever been in love.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you're trying to get around me, baby
I know you're attempting to avoid me, my dear


I know you've got me in your heart, baby
I know you have feelings for me, my darling


I know that you could love me If you only had a guarantee
I know you are capable of loving me if you just had the assurance


When I look at your face, it's so empty
When I gaze at your countenance, I see a void


I know I could fill you with love, baby
I know I could provide you with love and happiness, my love


Your soul is dying for me
Your spirit is yearning for me


Can't deny our energy
We cannot deny the intense connection between us


And you're far, I'm near, you're there I'm here, you're hurting for me I can see it in your eyes Some of the hardest things Are easy to achieve with patience
You are distant from me, and I am close to you; you are pining for me, and I can tell from your eyes; even the most challenging things can be accomplished with patience


I know that this is hard for you Want you to know that I'm feeling it too It's taken some time but now I see everything It's so clear to me
I know that this is difficult for you and I want you to know I am experiencing the same thing; it's taken a while, but now everything is clear to me


I can't give up your love without dying, baby I'll wait until the sea is dry, baby How do we know what love is Until it is free?
I can't lose your love without being entirely devastated; I'll wait until the impossible happens; how do we recognize love until we feel it unrestricted?


You don't gotta do anything that you can't do You don't gotta do anything in a hurry You don't gotta do anything that you can't do I know you're there, you got me You don't gotta do anything that you can't do You don't gotta do anything in a hurry You don't gotta do anything, so don't worry I trust you, and I know you're there
You don't have to do anything beyond your capability or at a rapid pace; I know you're present and supportive; there's no need to fret because I believe in you


I'll wait for you until the heavens fall I'll wait for you until the end of the world I'll wait for you until I no longer breathe I know that it's not impossible I'll wait for you until you finish your fight I'll wait for you until the timing is right I'll wait for you until you knock on my door 'Cause right now it's feeling just like a movie, yeah, yeah Just like a movie, yeah, yeah
I'll wait for you through anything; it's not hopeless; I'll stay behind until you come to me; it's like we're in a romantic movie right now




Lyrics Ā© ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nelly Furtado, Nate Hills, Timothy Mosley

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K.Remixes

What they say what they say what they say

You speak out all you feel is defiance
All you need is some self-reliance
Cuz this world is gonna always try us
And all you wanted was to run for cover
Well here's looking to yourself and no other
We're all searching for that special something
And we keep on running

We all have the choice to take the lead or follow
I want to feel the light shine on me

You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay cuz you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay you'll soon get strong enough
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay cuz you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
You're going to break
So please don't do it

You wanna spread your wings but you're not sure
Don't wanna leave your comforts
Wanna find a cure
We're afraid of who we see in the mirror
We wanna let got but it feels too pure
Who wants to be alone in this world
You look around and all you see is hurt
But the light it always guides us
If we move with a little trust

A diamond don't define what shine is
I don't need a Rolex to know what the time is
You got your let me find what mine is
I'm a survivor look how strong my mind is
I stand on my own it's all me
Regardless of whatever they call me

I'm a leader not a follower
And I'd rather be paid and popular
Ride homie get your dollars up



Xzaithyr Grimhart

Uh, what they say, what they say, what they say
What they say, what they say, what they say

You speak out, all you feel is defiance
All you need is some self-reliance
'Cause this world is gonna always try us
And all you wanted was to run for cover
Well here's looking to yourself and no other
We're all searching for that special something
And we keep on running

We all have the choice to take the lead or follow
I want to feel the light shine on me (me)

You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, you'll soon get strong enough
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
You're going to break, so please don't do it

You wanna spread your wings but you're not sure
Don't wanna leave your comforts, wanna find a cure
We're afraid of who we see in the mirror
We wanna let go but it feels too pure
Who wants to be alone in this world
You look around and all you see is hurt
But the light it always finds us
If we move with a little trust

We all have the choice to take the lead or follow
I want to feel the light shine on me (me)
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, you'll soon get strong enough
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
You're going to break, so please don't do it

A diamond don't define what shine is
I don't need a Rolex to know what the time is
You got yours let me find what mine in
I'm a survivor look how strong my mind is
I stand on my own it's all me
Regardless of whatever they call me
I'm a leader not a follower
And I'd rather be paid and popular
Ride homie get your dollars up
We're in the belly of the beast that already swallowed us

It's the end of the world and we know it
(Oh, oh, oh)
It's the end of the world
(Oh, oh, oh)
And we know it

You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, you'll soon get strong enough
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
You're going to break, so please don't do it

You're so afraid of what people might say (that's okay)
You're so afraid of what people might say (that's okay)
You're so afraid of what people might say (that's okay)
You're so afraid of what people might say (that's okay)

You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, you'll soon get strong enough
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
You're going to break, so please don't do it



Amrit Safaya

"Afraid"
(feat. Attitude)

What they say what they say what they say

You speak out all you feel is defiance
All you need is some self-reliance
Cause this world is gonna always try us
And all you wanted was to run for cover
Well here's looking to yourself and no other
We're all searching for that special something
And we keep on running

We all have the choice to take the lead or follow
I want to feel the light shine on me

You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay you'll soon get strong enough
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
You're going to break
So please don't do it

You wanna spread your wings but you're not sure
Don't wanna leave your comforts
Wanna find a cure
We're afraid of who we see in the mirror
We wanna let go but it feels too pure
Who wants to be alone in this world
You look around and all you see is hurt
But the light it always finds us
If we move with a little trust

A diamond don't define what shine is
I don't need a Rolex to know what the time is
You got your let me find what mine is
I'm a survivor look how strong my mind is
I stand on my own it's all me
Regardless of whatever they call me

I'm a leader not a follower
And I'd rather be paid and popular
Ride homie get your dollars up
We're in the belly of the beast that already swallowed us



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Punk2005

Without a doubt, this is my fave song of Nelly

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I love this song soooo much WE ALL HAVE THE CHOICE TO TAKE THE LEAD OR FOLLOW!!! and Loose is the best Album in whole universe ā¤ļø

GNo

I was only 3 in 2006 but man this song makes me feel like Iā€™m in the 2000s. That guitar, the mysterious vibe, the high synths, feels like Iā€™m walking through a Walmart in 2006 lmao

Lisa

Best song on the albumšŸ˜

maria alana

This album is so iconic

ShaRk_City.SJ.

My favorite song by nelly furtado i love her voice alot good song i miss that album

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šŸ‘šŸ» Agree

Punk2005

Agree

Roxanne

I used to jam to this as a kid. Brings back so many memories!! šŸ’œ

Viri Prado

Gran disco, aĆŗn lo converso intacto. Increible que ya pasaron tantos aƱos !!

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