You Just Have To Wait Now
Dave Mason · Certified Live/let It Flow [2011]
For you to make up your mind
You say you need room
Just to reach for the moon
And I just wanna make you mine
But you just can't seem
To leave your past behind
Especially in the form of man
Whose love was a gun, held at your head
He'll shoot you with it if he can
I gave you the best of my love
That I had to give
Now you're out on the streets
Still tryin' to find a friend
Come on, girl
It's time to begin
Somethin's gotta give
I hope we both win, yeah
So now you got to pick up the pieces
Find out just where you stand
The answers seem it has always been
In the palm of your hand
You tell me I just have to wait now
For you to make up your mind
You say you need room
Just to reach for the moon
And I just wanna make you mine
I gave you the best of my love
That I had to give
Now you're out on the streets
Still tryin' to find a friend
Come on, girl
It's time to begin
Somethin's gotta give
I hope we both win, yeah
You Just Have To Wait Now
Dave Mason's 'You Just Have To Wait Now' stands as a poignant addition to his extensive catalogue of acoustic and folk-rock recordings. Recorded for the 2011 live compilation 'Certified Live/let It Flow', the track captures Mason's signature gentle vocal delivery and intricate guitar work, characteristic of his work during the early 1970s. The song reflects themes of patience and emotional resilience, fitting within the broader context of Mason's solo career which often explored personal introspection and social commentary. As part of his discography, this recording showcases his ability to blend traditional folk structures with a melodic sensibility that has influenced countless subsequent artists in the genre.