Waiting For Her
A-Ha · East Of The Sun West Of The Moon
Waiting for her
That's all I ever do
Waiting for her
So why didn't I
Take the measures justified
Our love has always been the same
She comes, then goes away again
Oh yeah
She used to say
We never have the breaks we should've had
Coming our way
But why didn't I take that time and put it right
Our love has always been the same
She leaves me standing out in the rain -
Oh yeah
Send her my love
She's all I'm thinking of
Oh yeah
I'm telling you
And when she's sleeping by my side
Eyes closed, all knowledge trapped inside
- Oh yeah
So why didn't I
Take the measures justified
Send her my love
She's all I'm thinking of :
Oh yeah
I'm telling you
That's all I ever do
Waiting for her
So why didn't I
Take the measures justified
Our love has always been the same
She comes, then goes away again
Oh yeah
She used to say
We never have the breaks we should've had
Coming our way
But why didn't I take that time and put it right
Our love has always been the same
She leaves me standing out in the rain -
Oh yeah
Send her my love
She's all I'm thinking of
Oh yeah
I'm telling you
And when she's sleeping by my side
Eyes closed, all knowledge trapped inside
- Oh yeah
So why didn't I
Take the measures justified
Send her my love
She's all I'm thinking of :
Oh yeah
I'm telling you
Waiting For Her
Released on the 1983 album East Of The Sun West Of The Moon, "Waiting For Her" stands as a defining track in the synth-pop canon. The song features the distinctive, layered vocal harmonies characteristic of A-Ha's early work, blending new wave energy with a melancholic, atmospheric production. As a lead single from their debut album, it helped establish the band's international reputation and showcased their ability to craft emotionally resonant pop songs. The track remains a staple of their discography, often associated with the broader new wave and synth-pop movements of the early 1980s.