Waiting for You
Spin-Up Lyrics
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I've told myself what I wanted to be
But the right way is always the wrong way for me
'Cause I want to stare, into the sun
Let my walls fall down, I'm coming undone
You float through life with no weight
In your quiet room, I can hear
The sound of your breath, so clear
The laughter pierces my ears
I've wanted to know all of these years
Just a whisper knocking down walls
Speaking the truth, I've been waiting for you
I've been waiting for you
Like an architect's structure, a fine-tailored suit
In a one way direction, an army recruit
Smart, sweet, and kind how a good girl is raised
It eats at my mind, living lies for your praise
You float through life with no weight
Your passions collide with your fate
Like pictures tucked in a box
Your time exists without clocks
The laughter pierces my ears
I've wanted to know all of these years
Just a whisper knocking down walls
Speaking the truth, I've been waiting for you
I've been waiting for you
I'm waking up the girl
Taking up the world
Chasin' down the dream
Facing only me
Breaking down the walls
Hating just because
Call it all too fast
Call it your past
Making lots of sense to my friends
But when it ends
I'm living in my skin
Trying to feel okay
When did it begin?
Will it go away?
I know it tries
Can I be perfect in your eyes?
The laughter pierces my ears
I've wanted to know all of these years
Just a whisper knocking down walls
Speaking the truth, I've been waiting
The laughter pierces my ears (I've been waiting)
I've wanted to know all of these years
Just a whisper knocking down walls
Speaking the truth, I've been waiting for you
I've been waiting for you
Can I be perfect in your eyes?
So many lies
I've been waiting for you
The song "Waiting For You" by Spin-Up is a reflection on one's desire to break free from societal norms and expectations and to find their true identity. The lyrics express the frustration of not being able to be oneself because of the fear of rejection from others. The opening lines "I've told myself what I wanted to be, but the right way is always the wrong way for me" describes the conflict within the singer between conforming to the expectations of society and following their own desire to be who they truly are.
The chorus of the song talks about waiting for someone who will accept and understand the singer for who they truly are. The line "Just a whisper knocking down walls, speaking the truth, I've been waiting for you" implies that the singer is waiting for someone who will help them break down the walls they have built around themselves and support them in their journey to self-discovery.
The second half of the song talks about the difficult process of finding oneself and facing one's fears. The lines "Breaking down the walls, hating just because, call it all too fast, call it your past" address the internal struggles one might face while trying to find their true identity. The song ends with the plea "Can I be perfect in your eyes?" implying the singer's desire for validation and acceptance from the person they have been waiting for.
Overall, "Waiting For You" is a poignant and relatable song that addresses the universal struggle of finding one's true self and asking for acceptance from others.
Line by Line Meaning
I've told myself what I wanted to be
I set an ideal for myself
But the right way is always the wrong way for me
The path I take is never the right one
'Cause I want to stare, into the sun
I'm drawn towards something dangerous
Let my walls fall down, I'm coming undone
I feel vulnerable and exposed
You float through life with no weight
You seem effortless in everything you do
Your passions collide with your fate
You're successful because of your enthusiasm
In your quiet room, I can hear
I'm listening closely to you
The sound of your breath, so clear
I'm filled with anticipation
The laughter pierces my ears
I'm startled by your joy
I've wanted to know all of these years
I've been curious about you for a long time
Just a whisper knocking down walls
Your words have a big impact
Speaking the truth, I've been waiting for you
You have something important to say
Like an architect's structure, a fine-tailored suit
You're crafted and put together well
In a one way direction, an army recruit
You're determined and focused on a particular path
Smart, sweet, and kind how a good girl is raised
You were raised with admirable qualities
It eats at my mind, living lies for your praise
I'm bothered by your dishonesty
Your time exists without clocks
You don't seem to be rushed or constrained
I'm waking up the girl
I'm taking control of my life
Taking up the world
I'm embracing everything the world has to offer
Chasin' down the dream
I'm determined to achieve my goal
Facing only me
I'm facing my insecurities
Breaking down the walls
I'm breaking out of my comfort zone
Hating just because
I'm feeling negative emotions
Call it all too fast
It all seems to be moving quickly
Call it your past
It's something that's already happened
Making lots of sense to my friends
My friends understand my situation
But when it ends
When it's all over
I'm living in my skin
I'm accepting who I am
Trying to feel okay
I'm trying to be content
When did it begin?
I'm wondering when all of this started
Will it go away?
I'm not sure if this feeling will fade
I know it tries
I'm aware of my effort
Can I be perfect in your eyes?
I want your approval
So many lies
I'm disillusioned by deceit
I've been waiting for you
I'm eager to hear what you have to say
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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