I'm Waiting
The All-American Rejects Lyrics

One questions what can't be done
This line refers to a feeling of doubt and uncertainty about what is possible to achieve or accomplish.

You tear me down with the same thing
This line implies that the singer feels caught in a cycle of negativity or criticism from someone else who keeps using the same arguments or insults to hurt them.

There's nothing thee and it's begun
This line suggests that a situation has started without anything substantial or clear to guide it, which could lead to confusion or chaos.

What can you do when it all drains
This line expresses a sense of helplessness or resignation in the face of a situation that seems to be getting worse and losing momentum or energy.

Down there, you go always
This line could refer to a physical or mental place where someone else keeps returning, possibly to the artist's detriment or frustration.

See if I care faded
This line suggests that the singer is no longer invested in a situation and has lost interest or emotional attachment to it.

Down, don't you know where I'll be
This line implies that the singer has given up trying to communicate or connect with someone else and is withdrawing emotionally or physically from them.

'cause I'm here, on my own
This line asserts the artist's independence and self-sufficiency, as they don't need anyone else to validate or support them.

Waiting, when I'm waiting
This line refers to a state of anticipation or expectation, where the artist is waiting for something to happen or change.

(downtown now)
This line could be a reference to a specific location or context that the artist associates with their waiting or inner state of mind.

I've been here before, and I don't care where I'm going
This line expresses a sense of familiarity or repetition in a situation, but at the same time, the singer doesn't care or worry about what comes next.

So I'll say...
This line could introduce a new thought or idea that the artist wants to express, or it could signal a change in tone or emphasis.

When you walk don't leave a note
This line suggests that someone else has left the singer's life without warning, leaving them feeling abandoned or hurt.

Just put your hands on the back door
This line could be a metaphor for someone else leaving quietly or running away without facing the consequences of their actions or words.

When you talk it's just a joke
This line implies that someone else has been dismissive or mocking of the singer, treating them with disrespect or triviality.

Just no, I can't take it anymore
This line conveys a sense of frustration or exasperation with a situation or a person, as the artist has reached their limit.

Outside there's no place I can hide
This line refers to a feeling of vulnerability or exposure, where the artist feels unprotected and exposed to danger or harm.

And your dead of time
This line could be a reference to someone else who is no longer alive, or it could signify the passage of time and how it affects relationships or feelings.

Is anything alright
This line expresses a sense of uncertainty or doubt about the present or the future, as the singer questions whether anything will turn out well.

When the wind tries
This line could refer to a physical or metaphorical force that is trying to disrupt or damage the artist's life, possibly caused by someone else.

Make storm walls outside
This line could be a metaphor for the artist's attempts to protect themselves or create boundaries against external threats or pressures.

You'll be outside
This line implies that someone else is not welcome or accepted by the artist, as they are kept at a distance or excluded from their life.

I'm in here and I'll guard
This line expresses the singer's determination or resolve to protect what they care about and defend their values or beliefs.

I missed it
This line could refer to a missed opportunity or a chance to connect with someone else, as the artist realizes the value of what they've lost.

And you'll call then I'll stay
This line suggests that the singer is open to someone else's return or reconciliation, but on their own terms and only if they choose to reach out.

Stay...
This line could be a plea or a promise, as the singer asks someone else to stay with them or promises to stay with themselves no matter what happens.