Wait for You
Yamin Elliott Lyrics
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Now I'm missing you, and I'm wishing you would come back through my door
Oh, why did you have to go?
You could have let me know
So now I'm all alone
Girl, you could have stayed but you wouldn't give me a chance
With you not around, it's a little bit more than I can stand
Keep runnin' down my face
Why did you turn away?
So why does your pride make you run and hide?
Are you that afraid of me?
But I know it's a lie what you keep inside
This is not how you want it to be
So, baby, I will wait for you
'Cause I don't know what else I can do
Don't tell me I ran out of time
If it takes the rest of my life
Baby, I will wait for you
If you think I'm fine it just ain't true
I really need you in my life
No matter what I have to do
I'll wait for you
Been a long time since you called me
(How could you forget about me?)
You gotta be feeling crazy
How can you walk away
(When) everything stays the same?
I just can't do it, baby
What will it take to make you come back?
Girl, I told you what it is, and it just ain't like that
Why can't you look at me?
You're still in love with me
Don't leave me crying
Baby, why can't we just, just start over again
Get it back to the way it was?
If you give me a chance, I can love you right
But you're telling me it won't be enough
So, baby, I will wait for you
'Cause I don't know what else I can do
Don't tell me I ran out of time
If it takes the rest of my life
Baby, I will wait for you
If you think I'm fine it just ain't true
I really need you in my life
No matter what I have to do
I'll wait for you
So why does your pride make you run and hide?
Are you that afraid of me?
But I know it's a lie what you're keeping inside
That is not how you want it to be
Baby, I will wait for you
Oh
Baby, I will wait for you
If it's the last thing I do
Baby, I will wait for you
'Cause I don't know what else I can do
Don't tell me I ran out of time
If it takes the rest of my life
Baby, I will wait for you
If you think I find it just ain't true
I really need you in my life
No matter what I have to do
I'll wait for you
I'll be waiting
The song "Wait For You" by Elliott Yamin is about a man who is heartbroken and missing his ex-girlfriend. He has never felt anything like the way he feels about her and is struggling to move on. He pleads with her to come back to him and start over because he loves her so much. He acknowledges that he may have made mistakes but he is willing to do anything to make things work between them.
The chorus is particularly powerful as he tells her that he will wait for her no matter how long it takes, and that he needs her in his life. He addresses her fear and pride that is keeping her away from him and assures her that he knows she is still in love with him. The song ends with him saying that he will wait for her, even if it’s the last thing he does.
In essence, "Wait For You" is a classic love ballad that captures the pain of heartbreak and the longing for love. It speaks to the human need for connection and the desire to be with someone we love. The lyrics are emotional and raw, with Yamin's soulful voice adding depth to the overall emotional experience of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I never felt nothing in the world like this before
I have never experienced anything like this feeling before
Now I'm missing you, and I'm wishing you would come back through my door
I am currently longing for your return and hoping that you'll walk back into my life
Oh, why did you have to go?
I'm questioning why you left me
You could have let me know
You could have communicated your desire to leave
So now I'm all alone
As a result of your departure, I am now by myself
Girl, you could have stayed but you wouldn't give me a chance
Even though you had the option to remain, you did not offer me an opportunity to prove my worth
With you not around, it's a little bit more than I can stand
I am struggling to cope without you in my life
Oh, and all my tears, they
My tears
Keep runnin' down my face
keep streaming down my cheeks
Why did you turn away?
I am pondering why you decided to leave me behind
So why does your pride make you run and hide?
I am curious as to why your ego is causing you to avoid me
Are you that afraid of me?
Are you petrified of being in my presence?
But I know it's a lie what you keep inside
I know that you're concealing your true feelings
This is not how you want it to be
I know that this is not the reality you desire
So, baby, I will wait for you
I've decided to wait for your return
'Cause I don't know what else I can do
I am unsure of what other action I can take
Don't tell me I ran out of time
I don't want to hear that I've missed my chance
If it takes the rest of my life
I'm willing to wait for however long it takes
If you think I'm fine it just ain't true
If you believe that I am okay without you, that is incorrect
I really need you in my life
I cannot function without you in my life
No matter what I have to do
I am willing to go to great lengths to win you back
I'll wait for you
I'll patiently wait for your return
Been a long time since you called me
It has been a while since you last reached out to me
(How could you forget about me?)
I am questioning how you could forget about me
You gotta be feeling crazy
I'm assuming that your current situation is driving you insane
How can you walk away
I can't understand how you could leave me behind
(When) everything stays the same?
Even though you're gone, everything still remains the same
I just can't do it, baby
I am unable to continue living without you in my life
What will it take to make you come back?
I am wondering what actions or words will convince you to return to me
Girl, I told you what it is, and it just ain't like that
I've explained my perspective, but you don't seem to understand
Why can't you look at me?
I don't understand why you can't maintain eye contact with me
You're still in love with me
I believe that you still have feelings for me
Don't leave me crying
Please don't depart from my life while I'm still grieving
So why does your pride make you run and hide?
I am still wondering why you're avoiding me because of pride
Are you that afraid of me?
Are you scared of me?
But I know it's a lie what you're keeping inside
I am aware that you're not being truthful with yourself about your feelings
That is not how you want it to be
I know that you don't desire things to be this way
If it's the last thing I do
I am willing to wait for you to return, even if it's the last thing I ever do
I'll be waiting
I'll continue to wait for you, no matter how long it takes
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Phillip Jackson, Tor Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zlelerz6866
Who's here listening to this masterpiece in 2023 ?????
@kevinmeeks5169
Almost 2024 lol
@diamondcorpening3652
I'm here in 2024
@larrylegend1611
Yes 😂
@jis9702
2024🎉
@andrewstevens9749
I mean, yea
@Steena84
Heard this today on the radio. Cranked it up and starting jammin to it. I thought it was a new song, and I was happy cuz it sounded like stuff from my younger years. Looked it up on YouTube and couldn't believe this song came out 13 yrs ago. Never heard of it. Such a great song and he sings so beautiful. Wish they still made music like this...
@colinroberts2060
It was actually first released in March 2007. But not uploaded to YouTube until October of '09. I myself didn't know its name until February of this year.
@lifewiththejordansvlogs5582
Same here it is 2023 and I just started hearing this song probably last year I’m thinking it’s a song that’s been out maybe 2 or 3 years to find out this came out all the way back then is mind blowing
@MarkAranita-rg2gv
I can give you a respectful answer what year were you born?