Wait
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On someone unwilling to love you the way you deserve
Don't bend over backwards 'cause they walk away
When you miss them, remember the hurt
And when the right one comes along,
Don't miss your chance over someone that's already gone
Someday, some lover will show you
How beautiful being loved can be
And wait for the one that makes you feel complete
Don't waste your time
On someone unwilling to take you the way that you are
Don't you believe that you're less than enough
Don't try to hide your scars
When the right one comes along,
You'll mean more than you know,
They'll love you for all of your flaws
Someday, some lover will show you
How beautiful being loved can be
Stop looking for someone to complete you
Wait for the one that makes you feel complete
Wait for the one that makes you feel complete
The lyrics of Taylor Swift's "Wait" are about self-love, self-worth, and waiting for the right person to come along. In the first verse, she advises against wasting time on someone who is unwilling to love you the way you deserve. It's not worth bending over backward for someone who will just walk away. Remember the hurt when you miss them, and don't miss the chance to be with someone who will treat you right.
The chorus is all about waiting for the right person to come along. One day, someone will show you how beautiful being loved can be, but in the meantime, you shouldn't be looking for someone to complete you. Instead, wait for the person who makes you feel complete. The second verse is a message about self-love. You should never think that you're less than enough, and you shouldn't try to hide your scars. The right person will love you for all of your flaws.
Overall, the message of the song is to love yourself first and wait for the person who truly deserves your love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't waste your time
Do not spend your time and energy on someone who is not willing to love you as you deserve.
On someone unwilling to love you the way you deserve
Do not invest in someone who is not reciprocating the love and care you deserve.
Don't bend over backwards 'cause they walk away
Do not go out of your way to please someone who will just leave you regardless of your efforts.
When you miss them, remember the hurt
Remember the pain they caused you when you start missing someone who did not treat you right.
And when the right one comes along,
When you find someone who is worth your time and effort,
Don't miss your chance over someone that's already gone
Do not let the opportunity to be with the right person pass you by while you are still clinging onto someone who has already left.
Someday, some lover will show you
One day, you will meet someone who will demonstrate to you
How beautiful being loved can be
How wonderful and fulfilling it is to be in a relationship where you are loved and respected.
Stop looking for someone to complete you
Do not search for someone else to fill the voids in your life or to make you feel whole.
And wait for the one that makes you feel complete
Wait for the person who complements and enhances your life, rather than completes it.
Don't waste your time
Do not spend your precious time on someone who does not value you the way you deserve.
On someone unwilling to take you the way that you are
Do not settle for someone who does not accept you for who you truly are, including your flaws and scars.
Don't you believe that you're less than enough
Do not think that you are not worthy of love or that you need to change to be loved.
Don't try to hide your scars
Do not conceal your past hurts or struggles as they are a part of who you are.
When the right one comes along,
When you find the person who is right for you,
You'll mean more than you know,
They will value and appreciate you more than you realize.
They'll love you for all of your flaws
They will love you for who you are, including your imperfections and weaknesses.
Someday, some lover will show you
Eventually, someone will demonstrate to you
How beautiful being loved can be
The wonderful experience of being loved and cherished in a fulfilling relationship.
Stop looking for someone to complete you
Stop searching for someone to fill your emotional voids and instead focus on self-love and personal growth.
Wait for the one that makes you feel complete
Be patient and wait for the person who enhances and enriches your life.
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.