Waiting in Vain

Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bob Marley

About Waiting in Vain

"Waiting in Vain" is a song written by reggae musician Bob Marley and recorded by Bob Marley & The Wailers, for his 1977 album Exodus. Released as a single, it hit number twenty-seven in the UK Singles Chart. The single was one of only a few of Marley's Island singles to feature a non-album B-Side, this being the song "Roots", an outtake from the Rastaman Vibration sessions. This later appeared on the compilation Rebel Music and on Exodus (Deluxe Edition). The 1981 reissue of Waiting In Vain featured a megamix called Marley Mix Up Medley instead.  


Year:
2001
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One, two, three

I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love

From the very first time I blessed my eyes on you, girl
My heart says follow t'rough
But I know, now, that I'm way down on your line
But the waitin' feel is fine
So don't treat me like a puppet on a string
'Cause I know how to do my thing
Don't talk to me as if you think I'm dumb
I wanna know when you're gonna come, see

I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
'Cause if summer is here
I'm still waiting there
Winter is here
And I'm still waiting there

Like I said
It's been three years since I'm knockin' on your door
And I still can knock some more
Oh girl, ooh girl, is it feasible?
I wanna know now, for I to knock some more
Ya see, in life I know there's lots of grief
But your love is my relief
Tears in my eyes burn, tears in my eyes burn
While I'm waiting, while I'm waiting for my turn
See

I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love

I don't wanna wait in vain for your love, oh
I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna
I don't wanna wait in vain
No, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna
I don't wanna wait in vain
No, I don't wanna (I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna
I don't wanna, I don't wanna wait in vain)
No I, no I (I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna
I don't wanna, I don't wanna wait in vain)
It's your love that I'm waiting on (I don't wanna)
It's me love that you're running from. (I don't wanna wait in vain)
It's your love that I'm waiting on (I don't wanna)
It's me love that you're running from. (I don't wanna wait in vain)
I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna
I don't wanna wait in vain

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Bob Marley

Nesta Robert Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981), more widely and commonly known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers (1963–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience. more »

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Written by: Bob Marley

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12 facts about this song

Original Artist
"Waiting in Vain" is a song written by reggae musician Bob Marley.
Year of Release
It was originally recorded for his 1977 album "Exodus", produced by Island Records.
Genre
The song falls under the genres of reggae and roots reggae, a testament to Marley's involvement in the popularization of reggae music on a global scale.
Charts Performance
On its initial release as a single in the UK, "Waiting in Vain" peaked at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart.
Lyric Inspiration
The song's lyrics, which speak of unrequited love, are said to have been inspired by a love interest of Marley's who lived in Zimbabwe.
Cover Versions
Notable artists including Annie Lennox and John Mayer have covered "Waiting in Vain".
Song Interpretation
The lyrics of the song suggest the narrative of a man who has been waiting for the woman he loves to return his affections.
Cultural Impact
"Waiting in Vain" is one of Marley's most popular songs and continues to be celebrated around the world for its emotive power and its status as a classic of the reggae genre.
Music Video
Although the song was released in 1977, its official music video came out much later, in the 2000s, featuring footages of Marley's performances.
Album Success
Exodus, the album which features "Waiting in Vain", was a commercial success and was declared by Time magazine in 1999 as the best album of the 20th century.
Length of Song
The original track length of "Waiting in Vain" by Bob Marley is four minutes and sixteen seconds.
Guitar Solo
Except for the intro, the song is played in straightforward chords, but it features a prominent and melodic guitar solo.

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