The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
(I sit here watching the clock tick)
(Why am I waiting?)
Sitting on my bed now, waiting for you to come home
Counting all the minutes, anticipating
It's about time now; you know our love is so real
Stronger than the feelings I've ever known
[Chorus]
Why am I waiting for you?
There's no time for dreaming; be true
Why am I waiting for you?
Respect my love, just be there; be true
Tell me all my lonely nights, tell me
Don't want to play your games
The way that I'm feeling
Is it just a childish time
Show me your heart, show me your mind
Baby, don't be such a fool
'Cause you're treating me so cruel
[Chorus]
Don't you think it's time to make it right?
My love is too short to play around
Tell me that you believe in me
This is just a make believe
Baby, show me your love
That is all I'm asking for
Baby, I need you
Baby, I want you
Baby, come home
[Chorus x 2]
Why am I waiting for you?
Pack your bags, and now we're through
Why am I waiting for you?
'Cause I've done all I can do
Why am I waiting for you
When you can't even be true?
Why am I waiting for you?
I can't see why I'm waiting for you
[Chorus]
(Why am I waiting?)
Sitting on my bed now, waiting for you to come home
Counting all the minutes, anticipating
It's about time now; you know our love is so real
Stronger than the feelings I've ever known
[Chorus]
Why am I waiting for you?
There's no time for dreaming; be true
Why am I waiting for you?
Respect my love, just be there; be true
Tell me all my lonely nights, tell me
Don't want to play your games
The way that I'm feeling
Is it just a childish time
Show me your heart, show me your mind
Baby, don't be such a fool
'Cause you're treating me so cruel
[Chorus]
Don't you think it's time to make it right?
My love is too short to play around
Tell me that you believe in me
This is just a make believe
Baby, show me your love
That is all I'm asking for
Baby, I need you
Baby, I want you
Baby, come home
[Chorus x 2]
Why am I waiting for you?
Pack your bags, and now we're through
Why am I waiting for you?
'Cause I've done all I can do
Why am I waiting for you
When you can't even be true?
Why am I waiting for you?
I can't see why I'm waiting for you
[Chorus]
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Why Am I Waiting Lyrics as written by Denise(noel) Inglesby Easther Bennett
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