I'll Be Waiting
Various;Santana Lyrics
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Yet I know soon I'll have your embrace
I'll be waiting
Waiting just for you
Life keeps afloat and my love grows and grows
You are the lightin'
I'll be wating
Waiting just for you
I don't mind
Rhythm deep, to know the earth
Keep waiting, waiting
Waiting just for you
The song "I'll Be Waiting" by Santana is a love ballad that expresses the longing and anticipation of being reunited with a loved one. The lyrics convey the sense of missing someone deeply, yet remaining patient and faithful in waiting for their return. The opening line "It's been so long since I've seen your face" starts the song off with a feeling of nostalgia, as if the singer is looking back on memories of times spent with the person they are waiting for. However, the lyrics quickly shift to the present and the hope and determination to be reunited with their loved one, with lines such as "Yet I know soon I'll have your embrace" and "Life keeps afloat and my love grows and grows".
The repetition of the phrase "I'll be waiting, waiting just for you" throughout the song underscores the central theme of patience and faithfulness in love. The rhythm and melody of the song are soft and gentle, adding to the dreamlike quality of the lyrics. The use of the word "lightin'" instead of "light" in the line "You are the lightin'" adds a touch of poetic language to the song, further elevating the romantic tone of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been so long since I've seen your face
It has been a considerable period since I had the chance to see you or enjoy your company.
Yet I know soon I'll have your embrace
However, I am optimistic that I will soon hold you tight and feel the warmth and comfort of your hug.
I'll be waiting
I am willing to wait patiently until I have the opportunity to see you again.
Waiting just for you
I am waiting only for you, as you are an integral part of my life.
Life keeps afloat and my love grows and grows
Despite the ups and downs that come with living, my affection for you keeps getting stronger and more profound every day.
You are the lightin'
In my life, you are the illumination that helps me navigate through the darkness and overcome obstacles.
I'll be waiting
Again, I am determined to wait steadfastly for your return.
Waiting just for you
My wait is exclusively for you, without any intention to engage in other romantic relationships.
Oh, it's been a long, long time by
The duration since I last saw and spoke to you has been considerably substantial.
I don't mind
Nevertheless, I am not unduly bothered by the delay, as I believe that good things come to those who wait.
Rhythm deep, to know the earth
In my quest to be with you, the throbbing beats within me enlighten me about the earth's happenings and motivate me to wait longer.
Keep waiting, waiting
My commitment to wait for you remains firm, despite any obstacles or setbacks that may arise.
Waiting just for you
Once more, my reverie is solely focused on you, the person I want to be with wholeheartedly.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: CARLOS SANTANA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rick Garza
One of the best songs ever written!!!...if you aint feeling it, then you have no Soul!!!
BOoGiE
Straight up
Dezső Kósa
...absolutelly true.
Dana Reremoana Tahau
Fkn A!
Craig Post
Definitely one of the best ever recorded
That 70's Guitarist
Abso-freakin'-lutely true! This track is just so gorram sweet that I needed to grab my headphones and listen to it a second time.😁
MamaJootz
One of Santana's best. Touches me deeply!
Ali Barache
+ solo with MJ (invincible).
Watson Industries
I totally agree it's definitely one of his best.
CityLadyLA
Why do all his songs make me think of being with the one I love? :) Santana's music is uninhibited and straight from the heart. Great to wake up to or play at midnight. Timeless!