Waiting In Vain
Bob Marley · Songs Of Freedom: Anniversary Edition [2006]
I DON'T WANNA WAIT IN VAIN FOR YOUR LOVE
FROM THE VERY FIRST TIME
I placed MY EYES ON YOU GIRL
MY HEART SAid FOLLOW THROUGH
BUT I KNOW NOW THAT I'M
WAY DOWN ON YOUR LINE
BUT THE WAITING here IS FINE
SO DON'T TREAT ME LIKE A
PUPPET ON A STRING
'CAUSE I KNOW HOW TO DO MY THING
DON'T TALK TO ME AS
IF YOU THINK I'M DUMB
I WANNA KNOW
WHEN YOU'RE GONNA COME
I DON'T WANNA WAIT IN VAIN FOR YOUR LOVE
I DON'T WANNA WAIT IN VAIN FOR YOUR LOVE
I DON'T WANNA WAIT IN VAIN FOR YOUR LOVE
'CAUSE SUMMER IS HERE
I'M STILL WAITING THERE
WINTER IS HERE
AND I'M STILL WAITING THERE
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LIKE I SAID
ITS BEEN THREE YEARS SINCE I'M
KNOCKING ON YOUR DOOR
AND I STILL CAN KNOCK SOME MORE
OoooH GIRL OoooH GIRL
IS IT FEASIBLE, I WANNA KNOW NOW
FOR I TO KNOCK SOME MORE
YA SEE
IN LIFE I KNOW
THERE'S LOTS OF GRIEF
BUT YOUR LOVE IS MY RELIEF
TEARS IN MY EYES burn
TEARS IN MY EYES burn
WHILE I'M WAITING
WHILE I'M WAITING FOR MY TURN
SEE, I DON'T WANNA WAIT IN VAIN FOR YOUR LOVE
I DON'T WANNA WAIT IN VAIN FOR YOUR LOVE
I DON'T WANNA WAIT IN VAIN FOR YOUR LOVE
I DON'T WANNA WAIT IN VAIN FOR YOUR LOVE
I DON'T WANNA WAIT IN VAIN FOR YOUR LOVE
I DON'T WANNA I DON'T WANNA
I DON'T WANNA I DON'T WANNA
I DON'T WANNA WAIT IN VAIN
I DON'T WANNA I DON'T WANNA
I DON'T WANNA I DON'T WANNA
I DON'T WANNA WAIT IN VAIN
ITS YOUR LOVE THAT I'M WAITING ON
ITS MY LOVE THAT YOU'RE RUNNING FROM
ITS YOUR LOVE THAT I'M WAITING ON
ITS MY LOVE THAT YOU'RE RUNNING FROM
Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
Bob Marley's 'Waiting In Vain' stands as a defining track from his 1977 album Exodus, capturing the weary anticipation of Rastafarian followers awaiting the return of their prophet. Recorded during a pivotal period in his career, the song blends reggae's rhythmic pulse with a haunting melody that underscores themes of spiritual longing and political disillusionment. Featured prominently on the landmark Exodus record, the track became a staple of Marley's live performances, often serving as a powerful closer that resonated with audiences worldwide. Its enduring appeal lies in its universal message of hope tempered by the reality of delay, making it a cornerstone of his discography and a timeless anthem within the reggae genre.