Wait for You

Elliott Yamin

About Wait for You

"Wait for You" is a song by former American Idol contestant Elliott Yamin. It is the first official single from his self-titled album Elliott Yamin (following the retail-only promotional hit "Movin' On").


Year:
2007
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I never felt nothing in the world like this before
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
Oh, and all my tears, they
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

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Elliott Yamin

Efraym Elliott Yamin, born July 20, 1978 in Los Angeles, California, is an American singer known for his hit single "Wait for You" and placing third on the fifth season of American Idol. more »

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Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Phillip Jackson, Tor Hermansen

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"Wait for You" was a major hit for Elliott Yamin, reaching the 13th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Album Achievement
The song is from Yamin's self-titled debut album which was released in March 2007. The album peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
Song Infos
"Wait for You" was written by Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen, the Norwegian song-writing and production duo known as Stargate, along with Taj Jackson.
Genre
The song belongs to the pop and R&B genre. It is known for its soulful melody and romantic lyrics.
Record Label
The song was released under the Hickory Records and Sony ATV Music Publishing labels.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised Yamin's soulful voice and the song's catchy, emotive appeal.
Music Video
The music video for "Wait For You" was directed by Phil Griffin. It premiered on MTV's TRL (Total Request Live) in April 2007.
Idol Background
Before starting his professional singing career, Yamin was a finalist on the fifth season of American Idol, where he gained a significant fan base.
International Performance
Apart from its success in the United States, "Wait for You" also charted well internationally, peaking at No. 9 in the Netherlands and No. 26 in Japan.
Personal Significance
Yamin reportedly said in an interview that "Wait for You" was one of his favorite songs on the album because it's about "staying hopeful" and he can relate to it on a personal level.

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