Waiting Game

Swing Out Sister · B.O. [2002]

I've spent too much time

Waiting for you in vain

I can't hear your voice

Although I call your name

I can't go on but I still hang on just the same



I've spent endless nights

Crying you name out loud

But still remain

Alone in an empty crowd

As time goes on I realize you'll never change



I say a prayer

I count the hours

I hear a voice but it's not yours

I count the score

I can't go on playing the waiting game



If you should ever change your mind

I'll be there just call my name

Until then I'll be playing the waiting game



I've waited too long

Wishing my life away

Convincing myself

Tomorrow you'd change your ways

I can't go on but I still hang on just the same



I say a prayer

I count the hours

I hear a voice but it's not yours

I count the score

I can't go on playing the waiting game



All you left me with emptiness

Now everyday seems the same

You've gone but I'm still playing the waiting game



If you should ever change your mind

I'll be there just call my name

Until then I'll be playing the waiting game



I've waited too long for you to change your ways

Playing the waiting game



All you left me with emptiness

Now everyday seems the same

You've gone but I'm still playing the waiting game



If you should ever change your mind

I'll be there just call my name

Until then I'll be playing the waiting game

Waiting Game - Swing Out Sister

Swing Out Sister's 'Waiting Game' stands as a defining track from their 2002 album B.O., capturing the quintessential sound of 1980s New Wave and synth-pop. The recording features the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and atmospheric production, characteristic of their work during the era when they revitalized the genre with a polished, dance-oriented approach. As a staple of their discography, the song exemplifies the group's ability to craft emotive yet catchy compositions that resonated with audiences worldwide. It remains a key representation of their musical identity, showcasing the intricate interplay between their vocal delivery and the lush synthesizer textures that defined their catalog. The track continues to be celebrated for its enduring appeal and its role in cementing Swing Out Sister's legacy within the history of pop music.