Waiting on a Connection
The Style Council Lyrics


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I don't mind what people say,
They always think the worst anyway
And if I'm wrong I'll pay the price
It's a cost that I don't count as sacrifice
I'm gonna love you anyway
I don't care what people say
I'm gonna love you come what may
I don't care what people say

An opinion held is such demand
But I'd much sooner hold your hand
It's a question of priority
And I think that you would still be here for me

I'd be a fool to bow to their advice
As if their wish were my command




And I would be a fool to say goodbye
To the love that lies waiting, now

Overall Meaning

The Style Council's song, Waiting on a Connection, is a love song that speaks to the power of prioritizing love over other people's opinions. The first verse begins with the singer making it clear that they don't care about what others say or think about their love interest. They acknowledge that people will always think the worst, but this won't deter them from loving and being with their partner. They're willing to pay the price for their love, but they don't see it as a sacrifice because their love is worth it. The chorus reinforces the singer's resolve to love their partner regardless of what others say.


The second verse delves deeper into the societal pressures that the singer faces. They understand that people's opinions hold a lot of weight and are in high demand, but they would rather hold their partner's hand than seek validation from society. Their partner is their priority, and they believe that they would still be there for them. The singer refutes the idea of bowing to other people's advice as if it were a command. They won't say goodbye to the love waiting for them, even if it means being a fool in other people's eyes.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't mind what people say,
The opinions of others do not affect me.


They always think the worst anyway
People tend to be negative.


And if I'm wrong I'll pay the price
I am responsible for my actions.


It's a cost that I don't count as sacrifice
The cost of my actions does not hinder my love for you.


I'm gonna love you anyway
My love for you is unconditional.


I don't care what people say
Others' opinions do not sway my feelings.


I'm gonna love you come what may
I will love you no matter what happens.


I don't care what people say
Their words do not change my love.


An opinion held is such demand
People hold their opinions in high regard.


But I'd much sooner hold your hand
I prioritize holding your hand over their opinions.


It's a question of priority
Setting priorities is important.


And I think that you would still be here for me
I believe you will support me despite their opinions.


I'd be a fool to bow to their advice
I would be foolish to follow their advice blindly.


As if their wish were my command
I do not obey their wishes as if they control me.


And I would be a fool to say goodbye
Leaving you would be foolish.


To the love that lies waiting, now
I should not ignore the love that is waiting for me now.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER

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Comments from YouTube:

SoulStylistJukeBox

This isn't from the infamous July 4th RAH '89 gig is it?

modphil64

@SoulstylistJukebox don't know where it's from!

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