The Beatles
Wait Lyrics


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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 cried

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 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 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 cried

It's been a long time
Now I'm coming back home




I've been away now
Oh, how I've been alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Wait" by The Beatles is a classic ballad that explores the emotions and thoughts of someone who has been away from their loved ones for a long time but is now returning home. The lyrics of the song express the longing to be reunited with the person they left behind and the hope that they will be welcomed back with open arms.


The opening lines, "It's been a long time, now I'm coming back home, I've been away now, oh how I've been alone," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It is a reminiscence of the time that has passed while the person has been away from home, and the sadness they felt while being alone. However, the chorus of the song, "Wait till I come back to your side, we'll forget the tears we cried," is a reassurance that everything will be okay once they are reunited and that they will be able to move on from their sadness.


The second part of the song seems to be a plea to the person left behind to hold on and wait for the person to return. The lines, "And if your heart breaks, don't wait, turn me away, and if your heart's strong, hold on, I won't delay," show that the person is aware of the pain they have caused by leaving but is willing to do what it takes to make it right. The final repetition of the chorus brings the song to a close, with a confirmation of the hope of being reunited, "It's been a long time, now I'm coming back home, I've been away now, oh how I've been alone."


Overall, "Wait" is a powerful song that explores themes of separation, longing, and hope. It is a testament to the strength of love and the bond between two people that can withstand even the longest of times apart.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a long time
It's been awhile since I've been home.


Now I'm coming back home
I'm finally returning home.


I've been away now
I've been gone for some time.


Oh, how I've been alone
I've been lonely without you.


Wait
Please be patient.


Till I come back to your side
Wait for me to return.


We'll forget the tears we cried
Let's move on from our past troubles.


But if your heart breaks
If you can't handle it emotionally.


Don't wait
Don't hesitate to turn me away.


Turn me away
Reject me and move on.


And if your heart's strong
If you can handle it emotionally.


Hold on
Keep waiting and hold onto hope.


I won't delay
I won't keep you waiting for long.


I feel as though
I believe that.


You ought to know
You need to be aware.


That I've been good
I've been doing well.


As good as I can be
As well as I'm capable of.


And if you do
If you believe me.


I'll trust in you
I have faith in you.


And know that you
Be confident that you.


Will wait for me
Will be patient and wait for me.


It's been a long time
I've been away for awhile.


Now I'm coming back home
But I'm coming back soon.


I've been away now
I've been gone for some time.


Oh, how I've been alone
I've felt very lonely without you.


Wait
Please be patient.


Till I come back to your side
Wait for my return.


We'll forget the tears we cried
We need to move past our past challenges.




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