Still Waiting

Prince

About Still Waiting

"Still Waiting" was the third US single from Prince's second album, Prince. It was Prince's first ballad to be released as a single and was mildly popular on the R&B chart, reaching #65. The ballad speaks from the perspective of a young man who hasn't yet found love but yearns for it. The track is mainly piano, acoustic guitar and synth-based and was often played live with extended instrumental solos and audience teasing. The song is a more traditional R&B ballad, before Prince established himself with trademark sexual romps like "Do Me, Baby" and "International Lover". The song was remade by Rainy Davis in 1987 and appeared on her album Sweetheart. Her version was also released as a single and charted higher than Prince's version on the R&B chart, reaching #41. British female duo Dorothy covered the song in 1988, peaking at #81 on the UK Singles Chart. 


Year:
1979
4:15
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All my friends tell me
About the loves they've had
Can't they see what they're doing to me?
It makes me feel so bad
Cause I'm so alone
And brokenhearted
It ain't like my life is ended
But more like it never started
The love my friends rap about I keep anticipating
I try so hard but don't you know, my patience is fading away
Still waiting
I'm waiting for that love
Still waiting
I wish on every star above
Still waiting
Waiting for the love to come around
Oh, love. 
Waiting for the love to come around

People say that I'm too young
Too young to fall in love
But they don't know, they really don't know
That's all that I've been dreaming of
Cause I spend my nights just a-crying
And I spend my days just a-trying
To find that love to call my own
Cause I'm sick and tired of being alone

Still waiting
Waiting for that love
Still waiting
I wish on every star above
Still waiting
I'm waiting for the love to come around.
(Waiting for the love) Don't you know that I'm waiting
(Waiting for the love) Say..
(Waiting for the love) To come around now

I need somebody to hold on to baby
Waiting and waiting, don't you know that I'm

Still waiting
I'm waiting for the love, sugar
Still waiting
If you're out there girl, please come to me
Still waiting
Don't make me cry no more
Still waiting
If you're out there, baby, please come to me
Still waiting
Wishing and wishing for days, baby
Still waiting
If you're out there, girl, please come to me
Still waiting

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

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12 facts about this song

General Information
"Still Waiting" is a track from Prince's second studio album titled "Prince."
Release Date
The song was released in the year 1979, as part of the album that included other hit songs like 'I Wanna Be Your Lover' and 'Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?'.
Genre
The song is categorized under the genres of R&B and soul. Prince was known for his diverse use of various musical styles, including pop, funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and disco.
Songwriter and Producer
Prince was the sole writer and producer of "Still Waiting," showcasing his individual talent and versatility in music.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics describe a longing for love and companionship, where Prince expresses his deep emotion and anticipation for the woman he loves.
Non-Single Track
Despite being a fan-favorite, "Still Waiting" was not released as a single from the "Prince" album.
Album Success
"Prince" is the album that helped to establish the artist's popularity, with "Still Waiting" playing a part in defining the sound and mood of the album.
Influence
The song is a testament to Prince’s ability to mix genres and influence many artists that came after him, including R&B and pop musicians.
Vocal Range
"Still Waiting," like many of Prince's songs, showcases his wide vocal range and his ability to convey deep emotion through his unique vocal styling.
Iconic Artist
Prince is considered one of the greatest musicians of his time, with "Still Waiting" demonstrating his early brilliance in the music world. He has won several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for Purple Rain.
Album's Achievement
Prince's second album, which includes "Still Waiting," achieved a significant milestone by reaching the top 200 of the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1980. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying sales of over one million copies.
Live Performance
"Still Waiting" was occasionally part of Prince's live performances in his early career, adding another dimension to this already popular song.

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