Wait for Me
The Mulligan Brothers Lyrics
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Wait for me with the dishes and the debt
Wait for me I'm trying, ill try harder
Wait for me don't give up on me yet
What will I do with this rambling heart
That won't get out of bed
What will I do with this Rambling heart
Wait for me like the river bed the water
Wait for me with the dishes and the debt
Wait for me I'm trying, ill try harder
Wait for me don't give up on me yet
Wait for me don't give up on me yet
What will I do with this troubled mind
That keeps me up at night
What will I do with this troubled mind
That keeps me from the light
Wait for me because I always wait for you
Wait for me because you can
Wait for me because I asked you too
Wait for me
(Wait for me) because I'll wait for you
(Wait for me) because you can
(Wait for me) because I asked you to
You know I try, and I'll try harder
If you just try, just try it all
You know I try, and I'll try harder
If you just try, just try it all
The song "Wait for Me" by The Mulligan Brothers is about a person struggling to keep up with life and asking their partner to wait for them while they figure things out. The first stanza uses the metaphor of a river bed and water to describe the relationship, asking their partner to wait for them like the river bed waits for the water. The dishes and debt mentioned in the second line represent the everyday struggles and stresses that come with life. The singer acknowledges that they are trying but need to try harder and asks their partner not to give up on them yet.
The second stanza talks about the turmoil within the singer's mind and how it prevents them from finding peace and happiness. The chorus repeats, with the singer asking their partner to wait for them, emphasizing the importance of their relationship. The last part of the song is a plea for the partner to try and work together to overcome their struggles.
Overall, the song is a heart-wrenching tribute to the difficulties of life and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait for me like the river bed the water
Stay patient for my return as the river bed waits for the water to flow again
Wait for me with the dishes and the debt
Bear with me even in the rough times of unpaid bills and dirty dishes
Wait for me I'm trying, ill try harder
I am making an effort and will make even more in the future to be deserving of your love and patience
Wait for me don't give up on me yet
Please do not lose faith in me, my efforts will pay off if you just wait a little longer
What will I do with this rambling heart
How can I control my restless and unstable heart?
That won't get out of bed
My heart is reluctant to move past something that is holding me back
What will I do with this Rambling heart
What solution can I find to my incoherent and hesitant heart?
That remembers what you said
It is difficult to move on from your words since they still linger in my heart
Wait for me because I always wait for you
I always make an effort to be there for you and hope you can do the same
Wait for me because you can
You have the strength and patience to wait for me and I appreciate that
Wait for me because I asked you too
I know it may not be easy, but I am requesting your patience and kindness in waiting for me
You know I try, and I'll try harder
I want to reassure you that I am putting in effort and will strive even more to improve
If you just try, just try it all
If we both make an effort and try our best, we can overcome any obstacle and strengthen our relationship
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.