In this soulful track by Sharon Jones, the lyrics delve into the emotional turmoil of waiting for a loved one who has seemingly disappeared without a trace. The song explores themes of longing and uncertainty as the narrator questions how long they must endure the pain of unknowing. Each passing moment amplifies the loneliness, making days feel like years and weeks like an eternity. Desperation is clear when the narrator seeks answers from everyone close to their partner, only to remain in a painful state of ambiguity. 😢 The recurring plea, "How long do I have to wait for you?" encapsulates the struggle between holding on and the need to move on. The repetition of this refrain highlights the deep emotional impact and desperate need for closure. 💔
How Long Do I Have to Wait for You?
Lyrics
How long do I have to wait for you, honey?
Before a girl like me can move on
Ooh, baby, tell me
How long do I have to wait for you honey?
Before I can say that you're gone
Every hour seems like a day
And every day is like a year
And every week is an eternity
Well, I get lonely, baby, when you're not here
Ooh, baby, tell me
How long do I have to wait for you, honey?
Before a girl like me can move on
Ooh, baby, tell me
How long do I have to wait for you, honey?
Before I can say that you're gone
Won't you let me know, yeah?
I'm in an awful state, baby
You said you loved me so
But I just don't know how long I can wait
How long do I have to wait for you, honey?
Before I can say that you're gone
I asked your mama, I asked your papa
Your friends, your preacher and your boss
No one knows where you're going to, baby
Or if you're coming back to me
Are we together or are we lost?
Ooh, baby, tell me
How long do I have to wait for you, honey?
Before a girl like me can move on
Ooh, baby, tell me
How long do I have to wait for you, honey?
Before I can say that you're gone
Won't you let me know, yeah?
I'm in an awful state, baby
You said you loved me so
But I just don't know how long I can wait
Oh, oh baby, tell me
How long do I have to wait for you, honey?
Before a girl like me can move on
Baby, how long do I have to wait for you, honey?
Before I can say that you're gone, ah
How long do I have to wait for you, honey?
Before a girl like me can move on
Baby, how long do I have to wait for you, honey?
Before I can say that you're gone, yeah
How long, baby tell me, how long?
Writer(s): Homer Steinweiss, Neal Sugarman, Gabe Roth, Sharon Jones
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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