Waiting For You
Seal -- Seal Lyrics


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Everyday a shade of blue
You won't believe
What I'm going through
It just feels like I can't afford to let myself go
No oh no

Everyone is just the same
They touch me
But I can't say

There has been no one brighter than you
I can't deny these things that I do
Feels like the world's at stake 'cause
I have been waiting
I have been waiting for you

Heavenly that's what you are
You're burning me like a shining star
How am I supposed to be that king without you
Oh it's true yeah

Everyone is just the same
They love me
But I can't say

There has been no one brighter than you
I can't deny these things that I do
Feels like the world's at stake yeah
I have been waiting
I have been waiting for you

Yeah, yeah
There has been no one brighter than you
I can't deny these things that I do
Feels like the world's at stake 'cause
I have been waiting
I have been waiting for you

I have seen no light brighter than you
And I can't deny these things that I do
Feels like the world's at stake yeah
I have been waiting
I have been waiting for you, yeah for you

Everyday I sit down and I feel like I'm waiting
For you
I've been waiting for you
For you




I have been waiting
I have been waiting for you

Overall Meaning

Seal's song "Waiting For You" is a song about longing and waiting for someone who is deeply missed. The lyrics describe the everyday experience of feeling melancholic ("everyday a shade of blue"), while also highlighting the unique pain of waiting for someone specific ("feels like the world's at stake 'cause I have been waiting for you"). The singer struggles to keep his hope alive, but the prospect of being reunited with the person he misses keeps him going. The lines "there has been no one brighter than you," and "heavenly that's what you are," depict a deep love and admiration for the person the singer is waiting for.


The song paints a picture of someone who is truly irreplaceable, despite the presence of others who "touch" and "love" the singer. It is clear that the person who is being waited for has a unique and profound impact on the singer's life. The song's melody and Seal's powerful voice capture the raw emotion behind these lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Everyday a shade of blue
Every single day feels melancholic and dreary.


You won't believe What I'm going through
You can't imagine the intense emotions that I'm experiencing.


It just feels like I can't afford to let myself go No oh no
I feel like I can't allow myself to be vulnerable right now.


Everyone is just the same They touch me But I can't say
I'm surrounded by people who care about me, but I can't bring myself to open up to them.


There has been no one brighter than you I can't deny these things that I do Feels like the world's at stake 'cause I have been waiting I have been waiting for you
You're the most remarkable person in my life, and I can't help but feel like everything depends on us being together.


Heavenly that's what you are You're burning me like a shining star How am I supposed to be that king without you Oh it's true yeah
You're like a celestial being to me, and your absence is causing me great pain. Without you, I can't fulfill my potential as a leader in my own life.


Everyone is just the same They love me But I can't say
Everyone around me is showing me love, but I'm struggling to express my feelings to them.


There has been no one brighter than you I can't deny these things that I do Feels like the world's at stake yeah I have been waiting I have been waiting for you
You're the one and only person who shines brighter than anyone else in my life. It feels like everything is on the line, and I've been waiting for you to join me.


Yeah, yeah There has been no one brighter than you I can't deny these things that I do Feels like the world's at stake 'cause I have been waiting I have been waiting for you
I can't stress enough how important you are to me. I can't hide these intense emotions because everything is at risk, and I've been waiting for you.


I have seen no light brighter than you And I can't deny these things that I do Feels like the world's at stake yeah I have been waiting I have been waiting for you, yeah for you
You're the beacon of light in my life, and nothing can diminish my admiration for you. The stakes feel extremely high because I've been waiting for you and only you.


Everyday I sit down and I feel like I'm waiting For you I've been waiting for you For you I have been waiting I have been waiting for you
Every day feels like I'm in a state of limbo, just waiting for you and longing for your presence. I've been waiting for you and only you, so that we can face the world together.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SEAL HENRI SAMUEL, MARK CHRISTOPHER BATSON

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Betty Achieng

Everyday a shade of blue
You won't believe
What I'm going through
It just feels like I can't afford to let myself go
No oh no
Everyone is just the same
They touch me
But I can't say
There has been no one brighter than you
I can't deny these things that I do
Feels like the world's at stake 'cause
I have been waiting
I have been waiting for you
Heavenly that's what you are
You're burning me like a shining star
How am I supposed to be that king without you
Oh it's true yeah
Everyone is just the same
They love me
But I can't say
There has been no one brighter than you
I can't deny these things that I do
Feels like the world's at stake yeah
I have been waiting
I have been waiting for you
Yeah, yeah
There has been no one brighter than you
I can't deny these things that I do
Feels like the world's at stake 'cause
I have been waiting
I have been waiting for you
I have seen no light brighter than you
And I can't deny these things that I do
Feels like the world's at stake yeah
I have been waiting
I have been waiting for you, yeah for you
Everyday I sit down and I feel like I'm waiting
For you
I've been waiting for you
For you
I have been waiting
I have been waiting for you



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This song has enough energy to power an entire city

James Bedu Kodjo Graham

You are right even as a Christian Believer this song is simply incredible,

J P

This song makes me feel like I'm on an intergalactic journey through time and space! What a trip!❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍🚀💫✨

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This is one of those choruses where even when someone sings it without the background music, it still sounds epic as hell.

Linda Siwalette

Hope it's True .....

James Bedu Kodjo Graham

An Epic Song for eternity.

Jack Paxton

Could not have said it any better!

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James Raymond

This is one of the most underrated songs of all-time!!! It moves me emotionally, spiritually, physically, literally.

Athena Rossou

Love all music of Seal his voice for me is magic ... state of grace when I listen him💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Amos Hermens

This song is a timeless classic. Still amazing after so many years. Epic.

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