When the single charted it was the second week in UK chart history, in which all downloads count towards the chart regardless if there is a physical release or not. If the chart was still under the previous rules in which one was needed, the single would have made #36.
Waiting Game
The Cooper Temple Clause Lyrics
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To the pain that it brings
Down to the things you miss the most
But you won’t let yourself go
No you won’t let yourself
‘Cos time and time again
We feel the load a little more
Then we won’t hit that road.
‘Cos I can see the sky
But it is yours to be seen
If you can be with someone else
If you can let yourself
But is this the time?
Is this the place?
And is this the end
Is all I can say
I promise I never meant to turn you away
Why did you trust me with your heart?
So consider the things
From the pain that it brings
Down to the things that you miss the most
But if you let yourself go
Well then the next thing you know
Is I have seen this guy
He is looking at me
Yeah and he thinks I’m something else
So you can walk yourself home
Yeah you can go
Even though you waited
I know that you can begin on your own
You can begin on your own
But is this the time?
Is this the place?
And is this the end
Is all I can say
I promise I never meant to turn you away
Why did you trust me with your heart?
I promise I never meant to turn you away
Why did you trust me with your heart?
The song "Waiting Game" by The Cooper Temple Clause is a reflection on the difficulties of letting go of past hurt and moving on in a relationship. The lyrics explore the idea that while we may hold onto the little things and the pain that has been inflicted upon us, we can also choose to let go and find happiness with someone new.
The first verse acknowledges that it can be hard to move on from pain and past hurt, but if we don't let go, "we won't hit that road." The second verse highlights the idea that if we allow ourselves to move on, there's new beauty and possibility waiting to be discovered. The chorus questions whether this is the right time and place to move on, asking "Is this the end?" The singer is sorry for the pain they've caused, admitting they "never meant to turn you away," and questioning why they were trusted with such a precious thing as another's heart.
Overall, the song is about the emotional turmoil that can come with ending a relationship and trying to move on to something new. It acknowledges the difficulty of saying goodbye to the one you love but encourages the listener to consider the possibility of finding happiness with someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
From the littlest things
Starting from the smallest things
To the pain that it brings
Up to the hurt it causes
Down to the things you miss the most
And even the things you long for the most
But you won’t let yourself go
But you refuse to let go
No you won’t let yourself
You are determined to hold on
‘Cos time and time again
Because repeatedly
We feel the load a little more
We feel the burden weighing us down
If you can let yourself go
If you can loosen your grip
Then we won’t hit that road.
Then we can avoid that path.
‘Cos I can see the sky
Because I can see the sky
But it is yours to be seen
But it is meant for you to witness
If you can be with someone else
If you can be with someone new
If you can let yourself
If you can release your hold
But is this the time?
But is this the right moment?
Is this the place?
Is this the suitable location?
And is this the end
Is this the ultimate conclusion?
Is all I can say
All I can express is
I promise I never meant to turn you away
I swear I never intended to reject you
Why did you trust me with your heart?
Why did you entrust me with your emotions?
So consider the things
Therefore, contemplate
From the pain that it brings
From the agony it causes
Down to the things that you miss the most
Up to the things that you desire the most
But if you let yourself go
But if you allow yourself to relinquish
Well then the next thing you know
Then something unexpected happens
Is I have seen this guy
I met this guy
He is looking at me
He stares at me
Yeah and he thinks I’m something else
Yes, he believes I am someone special
So you can walk yourself home
So you can go home by yourself
Yeah you can go
Yes, you may leave
Even though you waited
Despite your patience
I know that you can begin on your own
I am aware that you can start anew by yourself
But is this the time?
But is this the right time?
Is this the place?
Is this the proper location?
And is this the end
Is this the ultimate conclusion?
Is all I can say
All I can express is
I promise I never meant to turn you away
I swear I never intended to reject you
Why did you trust me with your heart?
Why did you entrust me with your emotions?
I promise I never meant to turn you away
I swear I never intended to reject you
Why did you trust me with your heart?
Why did you entrust me with your emotions?
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Tan-bi7gf
This is probably my favourite song ever
@reniisgod
Make This Your Own was a decent goodbye present from these lads. I miss them alot. See This Through and Kick Up The Fire are fucking epic to this day...still sounds fresh
@reniisgod
Miss this band. They are so badly needed now.
@2808vikkenny
yeh, i saw them in glasgow shortly before they split, was an awesome gig!! kubicheck were the support band..ace! was maybe the best 4 hours of my life lol!
@amancalledsun
So many great songs on this album. Connect, Isn’t it Strange, House of cards. Some deep meaning behind them
@MrMooney07
These lyrics are my life at the moment.
@mikec3563
Havent heard this in feckin ages man Great song from back in the day 5 Stars!
@lizziebennet2700
Back in the day...?
@teddyhankey
these r the best indie badn ever i dont think u can question it
@simeondrage
new to the TCTC but this song is amazing, have listened to it about 6 times in a row, it has feeling to it.