While I'm Waiting
Steve Miller Band · Abracadabra [1982]
I left my message on your number
In hopes that you might call
Riding high on good intentions
Still hanging on the wall
Although my words were never all too
Clear it's understood
It's never too late to say in other ways
Something in our lives we'll rearrange
More than just your call on holiday
Ring me up, don't bring me down
Don't let me hear you won't
Come through tonight
Ring me up, don't bring me down
You know this lonely heart stands by me
While I'm waiting
Remembering how it came together
The meaning in your eyes
Now words fall out like perfect strangers
We both apologize
In all this time I thought I knew you
And over looked somehow the reasons why
You kept inside
Ring me up, don't bring me down
Don't let me hear you won't
Come through tonight
This lonely heart stands by me
While I'm waiting
Ring me up, don't bring me down
Don't let me hear you won't
Come through tonight
Ring me up, don't bring me down
Here's hoping the days gone by we'll see again
This lonely heart stands by and I'm still waiting
Ooh still waiting
Ooh still waiting
In hopes that you might call
Riding high on good intentions
Still hanging on the wall
Although my words were never all too
Clear it's understood
It's never too late to say in other ways
Something in our lives we'll rearrange
More than just your call on holiday
Ring me up, don't bring me down
Don't let me hear you won't
Come through tonight
Ring me up, don't bring me down
You know this lonely heart stands by me
While I'm waiting
Remembering how it came together
The meaning in your eyes
Now words fall out like perfect strangers
We both apologize
In all this time I thought I knew you
And over looked somehow the reasons why
You kept inside
Ring me up, don't bring me down
Don't let me hear you won't
Come through tonight
This lonely heart stands by me
While I'm waiting
Ring me up, don't bring me down
Don't let me hear you won't
Come through tonight
Ring me up, don't bring me down
Here's hoping the days gone by we'll see again
This lonely heart stands by and I'm still waiting
Ooh still waiting
Ooh still waiting
While I'm Waiting
Steve Miller Band's "While I'm Waiting" stands as a defining track from their 1982 album Abracadabra, showcasing the group's signature blend of rock and blues. The song features Miller's iconic guitar work and a melodic structure that became a staple of their discography during the early 1980s. Released during a period where the band continued to evolve their sound while maintaining their classic rock identity, the recording captures the essence of their live performances and studio craft. It remains a notable example of their catalog, reflecting the enduring appeal of their songwriting and the band's ability to craft memorable melodies that resonate across generations of listeners.