Waiting For You
Taps Lyrics
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I have been fighting the dark the my feet keep tumbling over over
Why did you leave when I need you here here
You packed your bags as I held back the tears
You said that you were coming back soon
But I am still waiting for you
I am waiting for you
But I am still waiting for you
I am waiting for you
And maybe I am so foolish
For hoping you come back for me
Hoping you come back to me
You said that you were coming back soon
But I am still waiting for you
I am waiting for you
Like a child I stare at the wall I am so scared and I am learning to cover cover
Cause you left me unsure, with the weight of the world on my shoulders shoulders
Why did you leave when I needed you here here
You packed your bags as I held back the tears
You said that you were coming back soon
But I am still waiting for you
I am waiting for you
I know that you just needed some time
But I am still waiting for you
I am waiting for you
And maybe I am so foolish
For hoping you come back for me
Hoping you come back to me
You said that you were coming back soon
But I am still waiting for you
I am waiting for you
Oh oh oh oh (Waiting I just keep waiting)
Oh oh oh oh (Waiting I just keep waiting)
Waiting I just keep waiting
Waiting I just keep waiting
Oh oh oh oh (Waiting I just keep waiting)
Oh oh oh oh (Waiting I just keep waiting)
Waiting I just keep waiting
Waiting I just keep waiting
You said that you were coming back soon
But I am still waiting for you
I am waiting for you (I am waiting for you)
I know that you just needed some time
But I am still waiting for you (I am still waiting for you)
I am waiting for you
And maybe I am so foolish (I am so foolish)
For hoping you come back for me(I'll be hoping)
Hoping you come back to me
You said that you were coming back soon
But I am still waiting for you (I am still waiting for you)
I am waiting for you
Waiting I just keep waiting
Waiting I just keep waiting
Waiting I just keep waiting
Waiting I just keep waiting
Waiting I just keep waiting
The song "Waiting for You" by Taps is a heart-wrenching ballad that tells the story of a person who is struggling to come to terms with the absence of a loved one. The lyrics are raw and emotional, as the singer holds back tears and tries to cope with the weight of the situation. The lines "I have been holding it in but I am finally losing composure" and "Like a child I stare at the wall, I am so scared and I am learning to cover" showcase the vulnerability and pain they are experiencing. The singer thinks back on the words spoken by their loved one, assuring them that they will return soon, but the wait has been prolonged, leaving them feeling hopeless and foolish for hoping for a return.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I am waiting for you" over and over, highlighting the desperation and longing for their loved one's return. The instrumentation is minimalist, with just a piano and some light guitar strings, which allows the vocals to take center stage and convey the raw emotions of the lyrics. The song's melody and structure are simple but powerful, emphasizing the singer's longing and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
I have been holding it in but I am finally losing composure composure
I have been trying to remain calm but I am slowly losing control of my emotions
I have been fighting the dark the my feet keep tumbling over over
I have been struggling to overcome my fears and doubts and keep stumbling in the process
Why did you leave when I need you here here
I don't understand why you left me when I needed you by my side
You packed your bags as I held back the tears
You left me while I was trying not to cry
You said that you were coming back soon
You promised me that you would be back soon
But I am still waiting for you
But you haven't returned yet and I am still waiting for you
I am waiting for you
I am eagerly anticipating your return
I know that you just needed some time
I understand that you needed space and time to yourself
And maybe I am so foolish
I realize that I might be naive or foolish
For hoping you come back for me
For hoping that you will return to me
Hoping you come back to me
Hoping that you will come back to me
Like a child I stare at the wall I am so scared and I am learning to cover cover
I feel like a frightened child who is struggling to cope and trying to hide my emotions
Cause you left me unsure, with the weight of the world on my shoulders shoulders
You left me feeling uncertain and overwhelmed by my responsibilities and problems
Oh oh oh oh (Waiting I just keep waiting)
Repeating the phrase 'Waiting I just keep waiting' to emphasize my ongoing anticipation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@hovestar
For those of you who don't know, Taps was left at an Orphanage by his parents. They said that one day they would come back to get him and they didn't. That's what this song is about.
@AdultingBuzzWithfifi
Awwww thank you so much for this infor 😢😢😢😢
@janetsurrett4363
So sad. I'm so sorry this happened to him.😢
@elmaandhergirls442
He was just two days old when his mother dropped him at the orphanage home . He doesn't know who his parents are. This world is very sad
@mathewnamufinda4792
He's a precious piece of gem, quite priceless. He should shoot a video on this song something related to this song or get it on a movie cover, it really is a great song.
@michaeldiholo8576
@Elma Daye Very said world I tell you! Every single time I listen to this song, knowing it's background, I can't help myself but cry. The singing and how he pours out his soul is so beautiful, yet the reality of his life as expressed in the song, is TERRIBLE and I'm failing to recover from that knowledge myself. It's great to see that he is able to go on with his life despite this reality.
@daddydana9980
I'm soo happy i found this song😢
Use to listen to it few years back and just a few days ago remembered this gem of a song. Looked all over YouTube for this and im just soo grateful i found it. Well done Taps, smashed it❤
@yagirljade848
Taps I remember when you came to the Children’s Home during the summer and sang for us. I was moved that day. You have changed my perspective and have inspired my to live life to the fullest. May god always bless💚🙏🏼
@MaiMagoo
2019! Every time I listen to this song it’s bittersweet. My father left for work when I was 4 years old and he never came back as he was tragically murdered. I waited for him to come back for what felt like forever. His absence affected so many things in my life. I will see him again. I know what you sing of in this song so deeply. And yet somehow God carries us through dark times to lead us to places we never thought possible. You inspire me to keep going. I’m a proud Zimbabwean, your vocals are out of this world!
@prasannakarmacharya7378
nessa so sorry for your loss.