M.I.A

Waiting for Love: Reflecting on Emptiness and Longing
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Lyrics

Been sitting round for hours

Expressing frustration or impatience from waiting for someone.

Staring at your door

Continuing the theme of waiting, specifically at the person's door.

Cheap bouquet of flowers

Noticing a gift of flowers, possibly a gesture of reconciliation.

Dying on the floor

Symbolizing a failed attempt at reconciliation, as the flowers are dying on the floor.


Sleeping in on a Sunday

Shifting the scene to a Sunday, highlighting a relaxed day.

Look at me and your smile is fading

Observing the fading smile of the person, indicating a possible issue.

MIA on a Monday

Using "MIA" (Missing In Action) to describe the person's absence on a Monday.

Another week and I’m just waiting

Implying a repetitive cycle of waiting for the person week after week.


Hey, I really wanna know

Expressing a desire for clarity on the person's intentions to stay or leave.

Are you gonna stay this time, or go

Highlighting uncertainty about the person's commitment.


It’s just what I feel

Emphasizing the authenticity of the emotions being experienced.

You know what I mean

Confirming shared understanding between the speaker and the person.


My heart’s getting colder

Describing a growing emotional distance or indifference.

I’m thinking about it all

Reflecting on various aspects of the situation, possibly regrets or doubts.

You crying on my shoulder

Recalling a moment of vulnerability, with the person crying on the speaker's shoulder.

But don’t return my call

Indicating a lack of responsiveness from the person after the vulnerable moment.


Sleeping in on a Sunday

Repeating the scene of sleeping in on a Sunday, suggesting a recurring pattern.

Look at me and your smile is fading

Reiterating the fading smile, emphasizing a persistent issue.

MIA on a Monday

Reusing "MIA on a Monday," reinforcing the person's consistent absence.

Another week and I’m just waiting

Reemphasizing the speaker's ongoing wait for the person.


Hey, I really wanna know

Repeating the desire to know the person's feelings, intensifying the uncertainty.

Are you gonna say it soon, before I gotta go

Adding urgency by asking if the person will express their feelings before the speaker leaves.

Hey, I really wanna know

Reiterating the desire to know, emphasizing the importance of the information.

Are you gonna stay this time, or go

Recalling the earlier question about the person's commitment, seeking resolution.


It’s ok, will we ever feel it one day

Expressing a sense of acceptance, wondering if the emotional connection will be felt in the future.


Time will tell and I’ll be waiting

Stating that time will reveal the outcome of the situation, maintaining patience.

Time will tell and I’ll be waiting

Repeating the idea of waiting, underscoring the enduring nature of the speaker's patience.


It’s just what I feel

Reiterating the sincerity of the speaker's emotions.

You know what I mean

Confirming shared understanding between the speaker and the person.

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