I Would Have Waited Forever

Yes · In A Word [2008]

I would have waited forever for you to return into my life

I would have waited forever, I would have given you everything I had

I would have waited forever, there's no question, no question at all



So true in the prize, would you wait for me?

All because you got burned, so you took what you needed

Some will always turn away, say it's reason enough

It's another game of exploration



Something calls at reverse and it comes to you

Experience everything as it comes true



So it will be then

Change, it will happen

See that we feel it

All is completed



Don't you want the world to stop short of giving?

Anytime of night or day, the magic things you love

Everybody hurts when you shout, when you walk away

Talk about it leaving, talk about it, talk about it according to you



I would have waited forever for you to return into my life

I would have waited forever, I would have given everything I had

I would have waited forever, there's no question about it at all



So in between the perfect flame of you

This love will never let you down

Just take it as it comes

For everything will come around



So it will be then

Change, it will happen

See that we feel it

All is completed



You put your hand up, stop the flow of where you're going to

It's another game called exploration

How we imagine everything that we think we're going through

It's another reason we make the break



Everyone will move with you now to the riverside

Experience everything but don't let the land slide



I would have waited

I would have waited forever for you to return into my life

I would have waited forever, I would have given you everything I had

I would have waited forever, there's no question about it at all



So in between the perfect flame of you

This love will never let you down

Just take it as it comes

For everything will come around



I would have waited

I would have waited forever for you to return into my life

I would have waited forever to give you everything I had

I would have waited forever, no question in my body and soul

Forever

About I Would Have Waited Forever

"I Would Have Waited Forever" stands as a poignant centerpiece on Yes's 2008 album *In A Word*, marking the band's return to their classic progressive rock roots after a hiatus. This recording captures the group's signature blend of intricate guitar work, complex time signatures, and soaring vocals, reflecting the emotional depth characteristic of their mid-1970s era. The track serves as a testament to the band's enduring ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that balance technical proficiency with genuine lyrical sentiment. As part of their discography, it resonates with long-time fans who recall the band's earlier works, while introducing new listeners to the melodic structures and thematic exploration that defined Yes's greatest hits. The song remains a powerful example of the band's capacity to weave narrative-driven music with sophisticated musical architecture.