"Right Here" has been Staind's third-most successful single chartwise (the first two being 2001's "It's Been Awhile" and 2003's "So Far Away"), peaking at #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, as the previous two singles had also done. It is also Staind's first entry into the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks (#40) and the Hot Digital Songs charts (#39), the other song being "Believe". The song was also used in a video package by World Wrestling Entertainment commemorating wrestler Edge after he won his first WWE Championship.
Right Here
Staind Lyrics
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But just give me a break
And see the changes that I?ve made
I've got some imperfections
But how can you collect them all
And throw them in my face
But you always find a way
You always find the words to say
To keep me right here waiting
If you chose to walk away
I'd still be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say
To keep you right here waiting
I hope you're not intending
To be so condescending
It's as much as I can take
And you're so independent
You just refuse to bend
So I keep bending till I break
But you always find a way
To keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say
To keep me right here waiting
If you chose to walk away
I'd still be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say
To keep you right here waiting
I've made a commitment
I'm willing to bleed for you
I needed fulfillment
I found what I need in you
Can't you just forgive me
I don't want to relive all the mistakes
I've made along the way
But I always find a way
To keep you right here waiting
I always find the words to say
To keep you right here waiting
But you always find a way
To keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say
To keep me right here waiting
If I chose to walk away
Would you be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say
To keep me right here waiting
In the song "Right Here" by Staind, the singer is pleading with his partner to forgive him for his mistakes and see the positive changes he has made. He acknowledges that he's not perfect and has imperfections, but he doesn't understand why those imperfections are being thrown in his face. Despite this, he remains faithful and committed to the relationship. He is willing to bleed and go through tough times for his partner because he has found fulfillment in them. At the same time, he begs his partner not to be condescending towards him and understands that they're independent.
Throughout the song, the singer's partner always finds a way to keep him waiting, and he always finds the words to keep his partner waiting too. The question posed at the end of the song creates a sense of uncertainty in the relationship, as the singer questions if his partner would still be there if he chose to walk away. The song reflects the struggles of commitment and forgiveness in relationships, but ultimately, the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I've been mistaken
I acknowledge that I have made errors in my past decisions
But just give me a break
Please grant me a chance to make amends
And see the changes that I’ve made
Recognize the improvements I've implemented into my life
I’ve got some imperfections
I am aware that I have some flaws
But how can you collect them all and throw them in my face?
Why do you feel the need to constantly remind me of my mistakes?
But you always find a way to keep me right here waiting
Despite my flaws, you have a special ability to keep me hopeful and waiting for you
You always find the words to say to keep me right here waiting
Your words have a significant impact on my feelings and keep me awaiting your presence
If you chose to walk away, I'd still be right here waiting
Even if you were to leave me, I would still be patiently waiting for your return
Searching for the things to say to keep you right here waiting
If you were to ever consider leaving me, I would try to find the perfect words to make you stay
I hope you're not intending to be so condescending
I pray that you are not trying to belittle me
It's as much as I can take
I can only handle so much criticism
And you're so independent, you just refuse to bend
You have a strong will and are unwilling to compromise
So I keep bending till I break
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make this work, even if it causes me to lose myself in the process
I've made a commitment, I'm willing to bleed for you
I have devoted myself to you and am willing to make sacrifices for the sake of our relationship
I needed fulfillment, I found what I need in you
I was searching for something to complete me, and I found it in you
Can’t you just forgive me, I don't want to relive all the mistakes I’ve made along the way
Please forgive me for my past mistakes and let us move forward without revisiting those painful memories
If I chose to walk away, would you be right here waiting?
If the tables were turned and I were to leave you, would you be patiently waiting for my return?
Searching for the things to say to keep me right here waiting
If I were to consider leaving you, would you try to find the perfect words to make me stay?
Lyrics © NJ Taylor, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Lewis, Michael Mushok, Jonathan Wysocki, John April
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
I know I've been mistaken
But just give me a break
And see the changes that I've made
I've got some imperfections
But how can you collect them all
And throw them in my face
But you always find a way
To keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say
To keep me right here waiting
If you chose to walk away
I'd still be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say
To keep you right here waiting
I hope you're not intending
To be so condescending
It's as much as I can take
And you're so independent
You just refuse to bend
So I keep bending till I break
But you always find a way
To keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say
To keep me right here waiting
If you chose to walk away
I'd still be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say
To keep you right here waiting
I've made a commitment
I'm willing to bleed for you
I needed fulfillment
I found what I need in you
Can't you just forgive me
I don't want to relive all the mistakes
I've made along the way
But I always find a way
To keep you right here waiting
I always find the words to say
To keep you right here waiting
But you always find a way
To keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say
To keep me right here waiting
If I chose to walk away
Would you be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say
To keep me right here waiting
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@StevenMartinOfficial
If your listening to Staind in 2024 you're probably old enough to remember when MTV played music videos 🔥
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Yep, sure am.. man what crazy times 😂
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@douglab222
God I was in my late teens when Staind broke out with Dysfunction. I was lucky enough to get a copy of torment. Keep listen to this great band man!