Wait
The Beatles (Capitol Albums) Lyrics
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Now I'm coming back home
I've been away now
Oh how I've been alone
Wait till I come back to your side
We'll forget the tears we've cried
But if your heart breaks
And if your heart's strong
Hold on, I won't delay
Wait till I come back to your side
We'll forget the tears we've cried
I feel as though
You ought to know
That I've been good
As good as I can be
And if you do
I'll trust in you
And know that you
Will wait for me
It's been a long time
Now I'm coming back home
I've been away now
Oh how I've been alone
Wait till I come back to your side
We'll forget the tears we've cried
I feel as though
You ought to know
That I've been good
As good as I can be
And if you do
I'll trust in you
And know that you
Will wait for me
But if your heart breaks
Don't wait, turn me away
And if your heart's strong
Hold on, I won't delay
Wait till I come back to your side
We'll forget the tears we've cried
It's been a long time
Now I'm coming back home
I've been away now
Oh, how I've been alone
The lyrics to The Beatles' song "Wait" are about a person who has been away from their loved one for a long time and is now returning home. The singer assures their beloved that they have been good while away and asks for forgiveness for any tears they have caused. They also ask their loved one to wait for them, but also give them the option to turn them away if their heart is broken. The lyrics express a sense of longing to be reunited with loved ones and a desire for forgiveness and reconciliation.
The theme of waiting is prevalent in this song, as the singer repeatedly asks their loved one to wait for them until they return. The idea of waiting, however, is not entirely positive, as the singer acknowledges the idea that their loved one may be hurt and must decide whether or not to forgive them. The lyrics suggest that this waiting period will be difficult, but that ultimately it will lead to a happy reunion where both parties can forget the pain of the past and move forward together.
The lyrics to "Wait" reflect the common theme of love and relationships that appears throughout The Beatles' music. The song was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, and was first released as a single in the United States in 1965. It later appeared on the album "Rubber Soul" in the UK. "Wait" is a powerful and emotional song that has resonated with countless fans over the years, and it remains a beloved classic to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time
I've been away for an extended period
Now I'm coming back home
I'm returning to where I belong
I've been away now
I've been gone for a while
Oh how I've been alone
I've been by myself and miss being with others
Wait till I come back to your side
Please wait for me to return
We'll forget the tears we've cried
We'll leave the past behind and move forward
But if your heart breaks
If you cannot handle the situation
Don't wait, turn me away
Don't hesitate to reject me
And if your heart's strong
If you can handle the situation
Hold on, I won't delay
I'll be back as soon as possible
I feel as though
I have a strong sense
You ought to know
You should be aware
That I've been good
I've been doing well
As good as I can be
To the best of my ability
And if you do
And if you believe me
I'll trust in you
I'll have faith in you
And know that you
And be confident that you
Will wait for me
Will patiently wait for my return
Oh, how I've been alone
I cannot emphasize enough how much I miss being with others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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