Willing To Wait
Rihanna · Music Of The Sun [2005]
Just hear me out
Something I've gotta let you know
There's no need to push
No need to rush
You know you had me from hello
When it comes to my heart I don't play
Baby boy can't you see the stop sign
Were movin' much to fast
Baby love doesn't grow in a day
Let's get it right the first time and make this feelin' last
Baby if your willing to wait
We can just take our time (take our time)
Don't you know that it's getting late
And I know whats on your mind (on your mind)
I know this feeling is crazy
It's mutual baby
But we don't have to rush something real
Baby if your willing to wait
We can just take our time (take our time)
Boy can't you see
Am not tryin' to be
A girl that gets takin' for a ride
If you take you time
Then you will find
There's so much more to me inside
You say there's no need to delay
Your telling me to trust you
Boy you know I want to baby
But my hearts can so easily break
Before we take this very far
Show me who you really are
Baby if your willing to wait
We can just take our time (take our time)
Don't you know that it's getting late
And I know whats on your mind (on your mind)
I know this feeling is crazy
It's mutual baby
But we don't have to rush something real
Baby if your willing to wait
We can just take our time (take our time)
Hey baby
Baby luck doesn't grow in a day
Let's get right the first time and make this feelin' last
Baby if your willing to wait
We can just take our time (take our time)
Don't you know that it's getting late
And I know whats on your mind (on your mind)
I know this feeling is crazy
It's mutual baby
But we don't have to rush something real
Baby if your willing to wait
We can just take our time (take our time)
Willing To Wait
Released on Rihanna's 2005 album Music Of The Sun, 'Willing To Wait' stands as a defining track of her early R&B and pop fusion era. The song captures a reflective mood, exploring themes of patience and emotional resilience through a smooth, mid-tempo production that became a signature of her debut period. As a centerpiece of the album, it showcases her vocal maturity and ability to blend soulful delivery with contemporary pop sensibilities. The recording reflects the transitional phase in her career, bridging her roots in dancehall and hip-hop with a more polished, mainstream sound that would characterize her subsequent work. Its enduring appeal lies in its universal message of self-assurance and quiet strength, making it a staple in discussions of early 2000s female R&B.