Waiting For You
Pop Hits Inna Reggae Vol.5 Lyrics
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You're such a perfect player, your moves are cruel
Did I not warn you that in the end
One of us will suffer in pain?
Call my name before I lose control
My mind is screaming, there are bleeding holes
'Cause your words are like bullets in my chest
And now you're in my head, and now you're in my eyes
You are like red blood cells, you wrapped me in your life
You burned me down, inverted my whole world
My heart's still beating even after stabbing blow
Will you take my hand when I sink deep down?
In quicksands of my mind
Searching for the way just to stay alive
There's no place to hide
Pictures of your smile are drowning in the wine
Waiting for your touch just a for a while
Waiting for your eyes just to stay alive
Waited for your voice only to hear...
Your eyes like deep ocean after storm
Without your sweetest smell I feel forlorn
Tell me where to find the stamina
To forget and let it go...
This game is over, it's time to say goodbye
All I've got hurt memories in my mind
Tell me how to fix my brain machine
Booze and cigarettes, that's my medicine!
Will you take my hand when I sink deep down?
In quicksands of my mind
Searching for the way just to stay alive
There's no place to hide
Pictures of your smile are drowning in the wine
Waiting for your touch just a for a while
Waiting for your eyes just to stay alive
Waited for your voice only to hear goodbye...
The song “Waiting for You” by Pop Hits Inna Reggae Vol.5 is a soulful confession of a person who has been trapped in a toxic relationship with a lover who is both alluring and destructive. The lyrics, through a series of vivid and poignant images, describe how the singer feels, thinks, and acts while waiting for the lover who is making her suffer. The first verse, for example, implies that the singer and her lover have been trying to maintain their relationship without any sense of boundaries or respect for one another, and that she knew from the start that such an approach would be harmful to one or both of them. The second verse then suggests that the singer is struggling to cope with the emotional violence inflicted upon her by her lover, as she feels physically wounded and mentally unhinged by the verbal abuses and psychological manipulation. The chorus then underscores the addictive and destructive nature of the relationship, as the singer's obsession with her lover is portrayed as a fatal attraction that will lead her to ruin. The third stanza heightens the sense of vulnerability and fear that the singer feels as she realizes that the only way to survive her lover's absence is by sinking deeper into her own consciousness and numbing her pain with alcohol and cigarettes.
Overall, the song “Waiting for You” is an honest and raw expression of the complexities of human relationships, especially those that involve risk-taking and self-destroying behaviors. By using concrete and evocative language, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who is caught in a web of emotions and desires that she cannot escape from, and who is simultaneously both a victim and a perpetrator of her own misery. The song's rhythmic and melodic elements, which feature a reggae-inspired beat and harmonies, serve to enhance the emotional intensity and authenticity of the lyrics, making them resonate with the listener on both an intellectual and sensual level.
Line by Line Meaning
We tried to play this game without rules
We attempted to make this relationship work without clear expectations or boundaries.
You're such a perfect player, your moves are cruel
You are an expert at manipulating emotions, and it hurts.
Did I not warn you that in the end
I gave you notice that this would end in misery.
One of us will suffer in pain?
Our relationship will not have a happy ending.
Call my name before I lose control
Let me know you're there before I completely fall apart.
My mind is screaming, there are bleeding holes
I am mentally struggling and feel like I am falling apart.
'Cause your words are like bullets in my chest
Your harsh words are hurting me like physical bullets.
And claws are etching your name like behest
I can't stop thinking about you and my love for you is painful.
And now you're in my head, and now you're in my eyes
I can't stop thinking about you and I see you everywhere.
You are like red blood cells, you wrapped me in your life
Your love was essential to my life and now I can't live without you.
You burned me down, inverted my whole world
You broke me down and turned my world upside down.
My heart's still beating even after stabbing blow
I am still alive and trying to move on despite being hurt.
Will you take my hand when I sink deep down?
Will you be there for me when I am struggling?
In quicksands of my mind
When my thoughts feel overwhelming and consuming.
Searching for the way just to stay alive
Trying to find a way to keep going despite the pain.
There's no place to hide
Nowhere to escape from the pain and memories.
Pictures of your smile are drowning in the wine
Even memories of happier times are tainted by pain and sadness.
Waiting for your touch just a for a while
Longing for physical contact and comfort.
Waiting for your eyes just to stay alive
Just seeing you could give me enough motivation to keep going.
Waited for your voice only to hear...
Hoping for reassurance or affirmation, but instead receiving a painful goodbye.
Your eyes like deep ocean after storm
Your eyes are full of depth and emotion, even after difficult times.
Without your sweetest smell I feel forlorn
Without your presence, I feel lost and sad.
Tell me where to find the stamina
I need your help to find the strength to move on.
To forget and let it go...
To release the memories and feelings and move on.
This game is over, it's time to say goodbye
It's time for us to accept that this relationship is over.
All I've got hurt memories in my mind
All that remains are painful memories.
Tell me how to fix my brain machine
Help me heal from the emotional trauma and pain.
Booze and cigarettes, that's my medicine!
I am turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms to numb my pain.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Roman Soroka
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Ian Brazier
I want that song when I die