Wait for Me
Shane Harper Lyrics


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I've written a thousand words I know
Sorry, I love you and please don't go's
I've waited so long, I'm sure it shows
I've written a thousand words I know

Chorus:
I'm wasting away, a little more everyday
Wait for me, Wait for me
When I ask you to stay, how you gonna go on your way
Wait for me, Wait for me, Wait for me

I've sold a million lies you spoke
Over and over, till we broke
I know that it means everything
To you but do you really think
That time apart will mend and help us grow
I've told a million lies I know

Chorus:
I'm wasting a way, a little more everyday
Wait for me, Wait for me
When I ask you to stay, how you gonna go on your way
Wait for me, Wait for me, Wait for me

Oh whoa (x4)
I'm wasting away, a little more everyday
Wait for me...
When we're wasting away, a little more everyday
Wait for me, wait for me
When I ask you to stay how you gonna go on your way
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me
My love, don't tell me that's it over
My love can't take it anymore
My love is staring at the future




My love is staring at the door
Don't wait for me

Overall Meaning

The song "Wait for Me" by Shane Harper is a passionate plea from someone who has made a few mistakes in their relationship, and is now begging for their significant other to give them another chance. The lyrics suggest that the singer has done a lot of reflecting on what went wrong between them, and is willing to put in the effort to change and make things work again. The opening lyrics, "I've written a thousand words I know, sorry, I love you and please don't go's," demonstrate a sense of desperation and a need for forgiveness, while the subsequent lines, "I've waited so long, I'm sure it shows, I've written a thousand words I know" convey a sense of longing and regret.


The chorus of the song consists of two lines that are repeated several times throughout the song, "I'm wasting away, a little more every day, wait for me, wait for me, when I ask you to stay, how you gonna go on your way, wait for me, wait for me, wait for me." The repetition of these lines speak to the anxiety and pain the singer is feeling about the potential end of their relationship. They hint that the singer views their significant other as the only thing that can save them from their self-destructive behavior.


In conclusion, the song "Wait for Me" is a beautiful plea from someone who has realized their mistakes and is desperately hoping for another chance from their significant other. It's a touching reminder of the harm we can cause ourselves and others when we make rash decisions and don't communicate effectively in our relationships. The song illustrates that love is fragile, and it can be challenging to repair something that's been broken.


Line by Line Meaning

I've written a thousand words I know
I have written countless messages and letters expressing my remorse and love for you


Sorry, I love you and please don't go's
All of those messages and letters had variations of apologies, declarations of love, and pleas for you not to leave me


I've waited so long, I'm sure it shows
I have been waiting for you patiently and for a long time, and my eagerness to be with you is obvious


I'm wasting away, a little more everyday
I am slowly losing myself and deteriorating emotionally each day without you


Wait for me, Wait for me
Please be patient and wait for me to be ready for us to be together


When I ask you to stay, how you gonna go on your way
If I ask you to stay with me, how will you be able to leave and continue on with your own life?


I've sold a million lies you spoke
I have believed the many lies you have told me and have let them contribute to our demise


Over and over, till we broke
The continuous cycle of lies has led to the end of our relationship


I know that it means everything
I understand that this relationship means everything to you


To you but do you really think
However, do you truly believe


That time apart will mend and help us grow
That being apart from each other will heal us and make our relationship stronger?


I've told a million lies I know
I have also been dishonest and have told many lies throughout our relationship


Oh whoa (x4)
Vocalization of emotional distress


My love, don't tell me that's it over
My love for you begs you not to declare that our relationship is finished


My love can't take it anymore
My feelings for you cannot handle any more pain or heartbreak


My love is staring at the future
My affection for you is hoping for a future together


My love is staring at the door
At the same time, my love is contemplating leaving and moving on from the relationship


Don't wait for me
Please don't hold onto false hope and wait for me if you need to move on.




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