I'll Wait for You
Eternal Longing: Ruth Brown's Timeless Ode to Patient Love
Lyrics
Along about the evening
Expressing a feeling of loneliness or sadness during the evening.
I feel so blue
Feeling emotionally down or depressed.
And though my heart is grieving
Despite the heartache, the speaker is committed to waiting for someone.
I'll wait for you
Reiterating the determination to wait for the person despite the emotional pain.
I'm writing you a letter
The speaker is resorting to written communication to express their true and enduring love.
'Cause our love's so true
Confirming the sincerity of the love shared between the speaker and the addressed person.
Although I'm sad and lonely
Despite feeling sad and lonely, the commitment to waiting remains steadfast.
I'll wait for you
Reiterating the resolve to wait patiently for the person.
When the moon was high
Describing a moment in the past when the relationship was promising and filled with hope.
And the lights were low
Referring to a specific time with a romantic atmosphere.
That's the time when you and I
Recalling a commitment made during a special time in the relationship.
Said our love would grow
Expressing the expectation that the love between them would flourish.
If you ever get the notion
Suggesting the possibility that the person might realize their own feelings of longing.
You'll miss me too
Encouraging the person to act quickly if they start missing the speaker.
Make it in a hurry
Emphasizing the urgency in responding to those feelings of longing.
I'll wait for you
Reaffirming the commitment to patiently wait for the person.
'Round 'bout the midnight
Referring to a specific time in the night when the absence is particularly felt.
I miss you so
Expressing a deep yearning for the person during the midnight hours.
So baby, won't you do right
Urging the person to behave correctly or make things right in the relationship.
I'll wait for you
Reiterating the commitment to wait for the person despite the challenges.
You need my arms around you
Desiring physical closeness and intimacy with the person.
To hold you tight
Highlighting the importance of being held tightly for emotional comfort.
I'll give you all my lovin'
Promising to provide love consistently both during the day and night.
Both day and night
Expressing a commitment to offer continuous affection and care.
When the moon is high
Revisiting a specific time when the love between them is expected to strengthen.
And the lights are low
Referring to a moment with a romantic ambiance and low lighting.
That's the time when you and I
Reiterating the belief that their love will grow during specific favorable conditions.
Know our love will grow
Confidently expressing the anticipation of a flourishing relationship.
If you ever get the notion
Repeating the idea that the person may eventually feel the longing for the speaker.
You'll miss me too
Encouraging prompt action if the person starts missing the speaker.
Just make it in a hurry
Reiterating the importance of responding quickly to feelings of longing.
I'll wait for you
Finalizing the commitment to patiently wait for the person.
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