Wait for You
XO Lyrics


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Waltz around the house alone
To the music in your head
Lay in bed on rainy days
And I'll hold you like a child and kiss your head
But all these states are in my way
So I won't be there tonight
But soon the day will come
When I wake up in a bed next to you
I'll wait. I'll wait. I'll wait for you.

Waltz around the house alone
Feel the boards below your feet
But all these states are in my way
So I won't be there tonight
I'll drive all night




And I'll follow the lights to see you again
I'll wait. I'll wait. I'll wait for you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to XO's "Wait For You" describe a long-distance relationship where the singer is yearning to be with their partner. The first verse describes the singer imagining their partner dancing by themselves to music that only they can hear. The second line describes the comforting and nurturing aspect of the relationship, where the partner is held like a child and their head is kissed. However, the distance between them is causing them to be apart.


In the chorus, the singer vows to wait for their partner, despite the distance. They will wait until they can wake up next to each other and be together again. The second verse continues with the theme of distance and loneliness. The singer describes the feeling of walking around their house and imagining their partner's presence. The reference to feeling the boards below their feet emphasizes the loneliness of being without their partner. However, they vow to make the effort to see their partner, even if that means driving all night to reach them.


Overall, "Wait For You" is a touching and emotional portrayal of a long-distance relationship. The lyrics convey the feeling of missing someone and the hope that the two will be reunited soon.


Line by Line Meaning

Waltz around the house alone
Dancing in solitude around the house, lost in one's own thoughts and emotions.


To the music in your head
Being guided by one's own inner rhythm and music, rather than external influences.


Lay in bed on rainy days
Staying in bed and finding comfort on gloomy, rainy days.


And I'll hold you like a child and kiss your head
Expressing love and comfort towards someone in a caring, nurturing way.


But all these states are in my way
Being separated by distance, states or other barriers that hinder being together.


So I won't be there tonight
Not being able to be physically present at the moment due to the aforementioned barriers.


But soon the day will come
Holding onto the hope that someday soon, the barriers will be lifted and they can be together.


When I wake up in a bed next to you
Imagining the joy of waking up next to the person they love.


I'll wait. I'll wait. I'll wait for you.
Expressing patience and commitment in waiting for the right time to be together.




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Comments from YouTube:

@sierraslater

such a beautiful song.

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