[Claude Kelly:]
Feel your heart beating fast
Hold me close make it last
We knew this day would come
So take a breath leave me and
Was so scared of you leaving
Wish we could both just run
Wish we could run it off
But we can’t stop time
Seems the clock is running too fast
And now I’m feeling lost
And I can’t read your mind
But you don’t have to ask
[Bruno Mars:]
You know I wait for you
If it takes a lifetime to do
Girl I will wait for you
You’re the only thing worth holding on to
No matter how far
Girl I can’t live without my heart
I hope you come home soon, soon
Girl I will wait for you
If it takes a lifetime to do
Girl I wait
Wait wait wait for you oh
[Claude Kelly:]
Our phone calls will have to do
Write you letters just to prove
You’re the only thing on my mind
I know it’s hard, but we’ll get through
Just hold on I promise you
Soon you’ll be here by my side
But we can’t stop time
Seems like the clock is running way too fast
And now I’m feeling lost
And I can’t read your mind
But you don’t have to ask
[Bruno Mars:]
You know I wait for you
If it takes a lifetime to do
Girl I will wait for you
You’re the only thing worth holding on to
No matter how far
Girl I can’t live without my heart
I hope you come home soon, soon
Girl I will wait for you
If it takes a lifetime to do
Girl I wait
Oh, girl I wait
Feel your heart beating fast
Hold me close, make this last
We knew this day would come
You know I wait for you
If it takes a lifetime to do
Girl I will wait for you
You’re the only thing worth holding on to
No matter how far
Girl I can’t live without my heart
I hope you come home soon, soon
Girl I will wait for you
If it takes a lifetime to do
Girl I wait, wait, wait, wait for you
Girl I wait for you
Girl I wait, wait, wait, wait for you, oh
Longing and Endurance in “Girl I Wait”
“Girl I Wait” by Bruno Mars, featuring Claude Kelly, is a heartfelt ballad about unwavering devotion and the emotional challenges of separation. The lyrics vividly depict the pain of being apart from a loved one, but also highlight the resilience needed to wait for their return. Lines like “If it takes a lifetime to do, girl I will wait for you” express a deep commitment that transcends time and distance. The song portrays a sincere hope and vulnerability, with both artists capturing the longing and the strength it takes to hold onto love despite uncertainty. Through messages of hope, promises, and heartfelt confessions, “Girl I Wait” offers a touching reflection on what it means to truly wait for someone you love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bruno Mars (featuring Claude Kelly)
- Songwriters: Bruno Mars, Claude Kelly