Stay strong, carry on
What you want isn’t far away
If you were so sure that we’re not working out
You don’t have to stay
You say you want more, what’s it for?
Set the score every time you play
‘Cause if you can’t see how much you mean to me
What else can I say?
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait?
Stay strong, carry on
You should know that I’m here to stay
And if you need more, what’s it for?
Tell me what price I gotta pay
Why can’t you wait?
This isn’t temporary
Wait, I need you more than you think
Wait, I’m only asking you to stay
Why can’t you wait for me to call just to hear you say?
I’m all that you want and you wanna stay
Why would you hang on for so long just to walk away?
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait for me to know who I wanna be?
You’re the one I want when I’m runnin’ free
I know that someday we could say we were meant to be
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait?
There’s so much more in store for us both on the other side
One day we can say that we left all of this behind
Why can’t you wait?
This isn’t temporary
Wait, I need you more than you think
Wait, I’m only asking you to stay
Why can’t you wait for me to call just to hear you say?
I’m all that you want and you wanna stay
Why would you hang on for so long just to walk away?
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait for me to know who I wanna be?
You’re the one I want when I’m runnin’ free
I know that someday we could say we were meant to be
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait?
Why can’t you wait?
Longing and Patience in Modern Love
“Why Can’t You Wait” by The Chainsmokers delves into the emotional struggle of holding onto a relationship that feels on the brink of ending. The lyrics echo a heartfelt plea for patience, as one partner urges the other to reconsider leaving and to wait for things to improve. Themes of longing, uncertainty, and vulnerability are woven throughout, with repeated questions reflecting a sense of desperation and hope. The song captures the universal experience of wanting someone to stay and believe in the potential of a shared future, despite present doubts and challenges.
Reflection on Commitment and Hope
The repeated chorus serves as both a lament and a wish—a call for understanding, reassurance, and the chance to grow together. The song beautifully illustrates the tension between present pain and future possibility, making “Why Can’t You Wait” resonate with anyone who’s ever hoped for just a little more time to prove their love.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Release Year: 2024