This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
He broke your heart
He took your soul
You're hurt inside
'Cause there's a hole
You need some time
To be alone
Then you will find
What you've always known
I'm the one who really loves you, baby
I've been knocking at your door
As long as I'm living, I'll be waiting
As long as I'm breathing, I'll be there
Whenever you call me, I'll be waiting
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I've seen you cry
Into the night
I feel your pain
Can I make it right
I realized there's no end in sight
Yet still I'll wait
For you to see the light
I'm the one who really loves you baby
I can't take it anymore
As long as I'm living, I'll be waiting
As long as I'm breathing, I'll be there
Whenever you call me, I'll be waiting
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
You are my only one I've ever known
That makes me feel this way
Couldn't on my own
I want to be with you until we're old
You got the love you need right in front of you
Please come home
As long as I'm living, I'll be waiting
As long as I'm breathing, I'll be there
Whenever you call me, I'll be waiting
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
As long as I'm living, I'll be waiting
As long as I'm breathing, I'll be there
Whenever you call me, I'll be waiting
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
He took your soul
You're hurt inside
'Cause there's a hole
You need some time
To be alone
Then you will find
What you've always known
I'm the one who really loves you, baby
I've been knocking at your door
As long as I'm living, I'll be waiting
As long as I'm breathing, I'll be there
Whenever you call me, I'll be waiting
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I've seen you cry
Into the night
I feel your pain
Can I make it right
I realized there's no end in sight
Yet still I'll wait
For you to see the light
I'm the one who really loves you baby
I can't take it anymore
As long as I'm living, I'll be waiting
As long as I'm breathing, I'll be there
Whenever you call me, I'll be waiting
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
You are my only one I've ever known
That makes me feel this way
Couldn't on my own
I want to be with you until we're old
You got the love you need right in front of you
Please come home
As long as I'm living, I'll be waiting
As long as I'm breathing, I'll be there
Whenever you call me, I'll be waiting
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
As long as I'm living, I'll be waiting
As long as I'm breathing, I'll be there
Whenever you call me, I'll be waiting
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
Lyrics submitted by maniacalmaniacal
I'll Be Waiting Lyrics as written by Lenny Kravitz Craig David Ross
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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This song is absolutely incredible. Its the kind of song that a person needs to listen to after a break up and just believe in. Even if you have no such person in your life that is waiting, that you know of, it just helps to think that someone out there could feel this way for you
I agree. This song's a nice welcome back to a great singer who took a lotta time off from the media and music.
This New Year's this song is going to erupt alongside his whole album and other singles.
This is a great song and even if you don't have anyone waiting like Boarder12 said, its nice to possibly believe that someone out there could help you see all the positive there could be when you walk out of a relationship with someone bc of the breakup.
This song is perfect for my life right now, the girl I love and I fit this perfectly. Good song to hear.
wouw...the first words...He broke your heart He took your soul wouw! awesome...
Wow I cant believe more people haven't commented on this song!!!
its definitely my favorite from the new CD, and its just an incredible song.
one of my favorites off the album!!! amazing!!!
this song is amazing
beautiful
Rather ordinary lyrics, but music is awesome! Very good and touching song.
I love this song! This is one of his best. Very captivating! I think he is saying he will be there when the love of his life is over the last heart break. True love waits.