Waiting In Vain
Tahiti 80 Feat.Bob marley Lyrics


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I don't wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love.
From the very first time I blessed my eyes on you, girl,
My heart says follow t'rough.
But I know, now, that I'm way down on your line,
But the waitin' feel is fine,
So don't treat me like a puppet on a string,
'Cause I know I have to do my thing.
Don't talk to me as if you think I'm dumb,
I wanna know when you're gonna come, soon.
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
'Cause if summer is here,
I'm still waiting there,
Winter is here,
And I'm still waiting there.

Like I said,
It's been three years since I'm knockin' on your door,
And I still can knock some more,
Oh girl, ooh girl, is it feasible?
I wanna know now, for I to knock some more.
Ya see, in life I know there's lots of grief,
But your love is my relief,
Tears in my eyes burn, tears in my eyes burn
While I'm waiting, while I'm waiting for my turn,
See!

I don't wanna wait in vain for your love [Repeat: x4]
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love, oh!
I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna,
I don't wanna wait in vain.
I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna,
I don't wanna wait in vain.
No, I don't wanna (I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna,
I don't wanna, I don't wanna wait in vain)
No I, no I (I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't
Wanna, I don't wanna wait in vain)
No, no-no, I, no, I (I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna,
I don't wanna, I don't wanna wait in vain)
It's your love that I'm waiting on (I don't wanna, I don't wanna,
I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna wait in vain)
It's me love that you're running from.
It's Jah love that I'm waiting on (I don't wanna, I don't wanna,




I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna wait in vain)
It's me love that you're running from.

Overall Meaning

The song "Waiting in Vain" by Tahiti 80 featuring Bob Marley talks about the pain and frustration of waiting for someone's love. The lyrics express the singer's longing for the person they love and their feelings of being put on hold, waiting in vain for their love to be reciprocated. From the very first time the singer laid eyes on the person, they knew they wanted to follow through, but it seems the feeling is not mutual.


The singer knows that they are way down on the person's line but waiting for their love is fine. They don't want to be treated like a puppet on a string, but they have to do their thing. The singer pleads with the person not to talk to them as if they are dumb and to let them know when they're going to come. The chorus repeats the sentiment of not wanting to wait in vain for the person's love. The singer is still waiting there even in the midst of summer and winter, and it's been three years of knocking on the person's door.


The song's meaning is clear, and the lyrics are relatable to many people who have found themselves in a similar situation. The dreamy and soulful voice of the singer adds more emotion to the lyrics. The reggae-inspired style of the song gives it a happy and upbeat feel, despite the sad lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don't want to spend my time waiting for your love that may never come.


From the very first time I blessed my eyes on you, girl,
From the moment I first saw you, I knew I was attracted to you.


My heart says follow t'rough.
My heart tells me to pursue you and see where things go.


But I know, now, that I'm way down on your line,
I understand that I am not a priority to you.


But the waitin' feel is fine,
Although waiting for your love is difficult, I am willing to continue.


So don't treat me like a puppet on a string,
Don't control me like a puppet and make me wait indefinitely for your love.


'Cause I know I have to do my thing.
I have my own goals and aspirations to focus on.


Don't talk to me as if you think I'm dumb,
Don't speak to me in a condescending manner as if I don't understand what's happening.


I wanna know when you're gonna come, soon.
I wish to have clarity on when you might reciprocate my feelings.


'Cause if summer is here,
If time passes and there is still no progress in our relationship,


I'm still waiting there, Winter is here,
I will still be waiting for your love, even in the cold winter months.


It's been three years since I'm knockin' on your door,
I have been pursuing your love for three years now.


And I still can knock some more,
I am not ready to give up on us.


Oh girl, ooh girl, is it feasible?
Tell me, is there a chance that we can be together?


I wanna know now, for I to knock some more.
I want to know if I should continue pursuing your love.


Ya see, in life I know there's lots of grief,
I understand that life is full of hardships and challenges.


But your love is my relief,
Your love brings me comfort and happiness.


Tears in my eyes burn, tears in my eyes burn
The pain of waiting for your love makes me emotional.


While I'm waiting, while I'm waiting for my turn,
I patiently wait for my chance to be loved by you.


It's your love that I'm waiting on
I am waiting for your affection and love.


It's me love that you're running from.
You are avoiding my love and affection.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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