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I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) Lyrics
Like a warrior that fights and wins the battle
I know the taste of victory
Though I went through some nights consumed by the shadows
I was crippled emotionally
Somehow I made it through the heartache, yes, I did
Oh, I escaped (aha ha)
I found my way out of the darkness
I kept my faith (I know you did), kept my faith
When the river was deep, I didn't falter
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, it didn't stop me, no no
I knew you were waiting, I knew you were waiting for me
Uh huh
With an endless desire, I kept on searching
Sure in time our eyes would meet
And like a bridge that's on fire, the hurt is over
One touch and you set me free
No, I don't regret a single moment, no, I don't
(I know you don't) Looking back
When I think of all those disappointments
I just laugh (I know you do), I just laugh
When the river was deep, I didn't falter
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, it didn't stop me, oh
I knew you were waiting, hey, I knew you were waiting for me
So we were drawn together through destiny, ooh boy, ooh!
I know this love we share was meant to be, oh
(Knew you were waiting) Ooh, yeah
(Knew you were waiting) I knew you were waiting
(Knew you were waiting for me)
(I didn't falter) I didn't falter, no
(I still believed) When the valley was low
(It didn't stop me) Nothing can stop me, no
(Knew you were waiting) No, I
(Knew you were waiting for me)
(I didn't falter) When the mountain was high
(I still believed) Oh, when the valley was low
(It didn't stop me) No, it didn't stop me, no
(Knew you were waiting) stop me
(Knew you were waiting for me)
(I didn't falter) Oh, oh yeah
(I still believed) Oh, I still believed
(It didn't stop me) Do you know it couldn't stop me now? No
(Knew you were waiting)
Someday (someway), some place (somehow)
For me
(I didn't falter) When the valley was low
(I still believed) I still believe (I believed, I believed)
(It didn't stop me) Yeah, it couldn't stop me
I know the taste of victory
Though I went through some nights consumed by the shadows
I was crippled emotionally
Oh, I escaped (aha ha)
I found my way out of the darkness
I kept my faith (I know you did), kept my faith
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, it didn't stop me, no no
I knew you were waiting, I knew you were waiting for me
Uh huh
Sure in time our eyes would meet
And like a bridge that's on fire, the hurt is over
One touch and you set me free
(I know you don't) Looking back
When I think of all those disappointments
I just laugh (I know you do), I just laugh
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, it didn't stop me, oh
I knew you were waiting, hey, I knew you were waiting for me
I know this love we share was meant to be, oh
(Knew you were waiting) Ooh, yeah
(Knew you were waiting) I knew you were waiting
(Knew you were waiting for me)
(I still believed) When the valley was low
(It didn't stop me) Nothing can stop me, no
(Knew you were waiting) No, I
(Knew you were waiting for me)
(I didn't falter) When the mountain was high
(I still believed) Oh, when the valley was low
(It didn't stop me) No, it didn't stop me, no
(Knew you were waiting) stop me
(Knew you were waiting for me)
(I didn't falter) Oh, oh yeah
(I still believed) Oh, I still believed
(It didn't stop me) Do you know it couldn't stop me now? No
(Knew you were waiting)
Someday (someway), some place (somehow)
For me
(I didn't falter) When the valley was low
(I still believed) I still believe (I believed, I believed)
(It didn't stop me) Yeah, it couldn't stop me
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I can't believe nobody has commented this yet! This song is brilliant! And one of my favourite 80's songs for sure. It's so uplifting and lovely to listen to, about true love. Nothing could tear them apart, they still loved each other and had faith the other still loved them too!
Sweet song :)
ps. Aretha Franklin has SUCH an amazing voice, it's unbelievable...so does George!
I've loved this song since I was a small child. My mom constantly played it so I have bittersweet memories attached to it (as my mom has already passed). When I listen to the song, I think of two soul mates who had yet to meet and through all the trials and tribulations, they kept their faith individually that one day they would meet and they finally did.
As others have commented, this song is very inspirational and uplifting - we have the vocal power and strength of a true Aries diva (Aretha) with the emotional, soulful voice of Cancer crooner (George) combining to give it passion and emotion. Not do I interpret it as being about an epic journey of faith to unite two lovers, but also about finding your own soul and strength after battling many inner demons to get there.