Hagar, now a sort of modern-day Jimmy Buffett, has earned his place in rock n roll history as one of hard rock's premier front men who not only has an ample, strong, belting vocal range with soulful melody and tone, but his duality as a formidable lead guitarist and guitar-riff-monger puts him in a league shared with few others in terms of versatility and overall right to rock.
He now tours with Mike Anthony, former bassist for Van Halen.
He resides with his family in Mill Valley, CA.
Hagar is currently in a band called "Chickenfoot" with Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Joe Satriani. Their self titled debut album was released to critical acclaim
Sammy Hagar is also known as the Red Rocker, due to the fact he almost always wears red shirts or plays a red guitar, or more likely that he has red hair?
Seems that Chickenfoot is on a hiatus as Joe Satriani has gone back to solo and CF has yet to follow up with a new LP.
Don't Make Me Wait
Sammy Hagar Lyrics
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Come on and show me, I know we can work it out.
And lately I feel you holding something back from me.
You keepin' secrets, It kinda throws me off the track, you see.
Come on.
Let's get closer,
Let's get closer,
Come on and tell me now.
Yeah!
Our love, it means much more than that to me.
You know it knocked me off my feet when she told me where it's at, you see.
She said:
Don't make me wait too long
Don't make me wait, I'm holding on
Now, baby, can't you see, I only want you to marry me.
Oh yeah!
Don't make me wait too long.
I've been holding on.
Baby, can't you see, I only want you to marry me.
Yeah!
Baby, you always take me by surprise, yes, you do.
You want an answer, hey, I can see it in your eyes.
Come on,
Let's get closer
Let's get closer
Come on, come on, come on
I can tell you now.
Yeah!
Don't make me wait too long
Don't make me wait, I'm holding on
Baby, can't you see, I only want you to marry me.
Baby, baby, baby
Don't make me wait too long.
Don't make me wait, I'm holding on.
Baby can't you see, I only want you to marry me.
Oh, yeah.
Don't make me wait too long
Don't make me wait, I'm holding on
Baby, can't you see, I only want you to marry me.
The lyrics of Sammy Hagar's “Don't Make Me Wait” address a relationship that's lacking communication and honesty, and the singer pleads with his partner to open up to him. The song is essentially about miscommunication in a relationship that can lead to a breakdown of trust, as the singer suspects that his partner is keeping secrets from him. He wants them to get closer and express their feelings in order to work things out properly.
The opening stanza sets the tone for the song, with Sammy asking his partner what's going on and encouraging her to open up to him. The chorus, meanwhile, makes it clear that the singer believes that this relationship is about more than just casual dating; he wants his partner to commit to something more serious. He expresses his fears that if they don't address these issues head-on, they may not be able to make it to the next level of their relationship.
The lyrics are pure Hagar with their blend of intense emotion and honesty, and the song itself features a catchy, upbeat melody that compliments the lyrics really well. It's a great example of Hagar's ability to blend rock and pop music, and is a definite crowd-pleaser for fans of both genres.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, what's this cryin' all about.
Tell me what's making you upset.
Come on and show me, I know we can work it out.
Let's discuss and solve this issue together.
And lately I feel you holding something back from me.
I sense that you're keeping something from me.
You keepin' secrets, It kinda throws me off the track, you see.
Your secrecy is affecting me and makes me lose focus.
Come on.
Let's talk about it.
Let's get closer,
Let's try to understand each other more.
Now, come on, come on, come on,
Encouraging and urging to keep the conversation going.
Come on and tell me now.
Please, share with me what's on your mind right now.
Our love, it means much more than that to me.
Our relationship holds great significance and value to me.
You know it knocked me off my feet when she told me where it's at, you see.
Your proposal caught me by surprise, I wasn't expecting it.
She said:
Showing what his partner has said to him.
Don't make me wait too long
Please don't make me wait for your answer for too long.
Don't make me wait, I'm holding on
I'm eagerly waiting for your response.
Now, baby, can't you see, I only want you to marry me.
I only want to spend the rest of my life being married to you.
Baby, you always take me by surprise, yes, you do.
You keep surprising me in a good way.
You want an answer, hey, I can see it in your eyes.
I see that you're waiting for a response from me.
Don't make me wait too long
Repeating the request not to make him wait for too long.
I've been holding on.
Admitting to eagerly waiting for a response.
Baby can't you see, I only want you to marry me.
Reiterating that he only wants to spend his life with her as a married couple.
Oh, yeah.
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement.
Baby, baby, baby
A term of endearment to his partner.
Don't make me wait too long.
Again, requesting not to be kept waiting for too long.
Don't make me wait, I'm holding on.
Reiterating that he's eagerly waiting for an answer.
Baby can't you see, I only want you to marry me.
The ultimate desire to marry his partner and spend his life with her.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE HARMS, SAMMY HAGAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ATOMICROBOT667
Love this album! Growing up I played this and HSAS Through The Fire back to back all the time!
@gringo3002
I've heard that Sammy and this same backing band were working on a follow up album when Sammy joined Van Halen. Around the time Sammy joined Van Halen, Gary Pihl joined Boston.
@mitchslough7384
Great song...timeless
@sheiladaniels8157
Not one bad song on this album!
@kevin-gs7jn
Would love to hear these songs performed live.
@user-oq4bm4ox1c
This is a hidden and absolute gem here off of voa thanks for posting it youthbe loving it and its great smsahing epic track deep cut here
@airdriver
Sammy's best song IMHO. Reminds me of college.
@pmvonhoffer1
This is the song I dedicated to my current crush. I only want her to marry me. I love you Danielle Stout.
@moeshiner156
So did you guys tie the knot??
@matthewmcdaniel3853
Sammy should resurrect some of these 80s songs into the Circle's set list.