Bizzle - Waiting On You Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro: Bizzle
That's when I found out
That praying was the easy part
It's like
When you got to wait
For something to happen
Waiting for an answer
Chorus: Bizzle
And when I'm through
Shooting through the roof
Till you say go
That's what I'm gon' do
I'll be waiting on you you you you you (you you)
Waiting on you you you you you
Waiting on God that's all that I can do
I came too far to make a dummy move
So I'm waiting on you you you you you (you)
Waiting on you you you you you
Verse 1: Bizzle
I do what I want to they got no say
They just wanna judge but they ain't got no case
If I don't do what they want they say it's the wrong way
But if I know it's you God I will obey
They just wanna take my juice away like I'm OJ
Is it me its competition but I don't race
I'm too busy with the mission at my own pace
Keeping busy with the fishing get your own bait
I can tell they never listen to that no hate
Living water got me sipping like its rose'
If I ever get to drifting you can always
Get me right back
I died to my self and got my life back
Chorus: Bizzle
And when I'm through
Shooting through the roof
Till you say go
That's what I'm gon' do
I'll be waiting on you you you you you (you you)
Waiting on you you you you you
Waiting on God that's all that I can do
I came too far to make a dummy move
So I'm waiting on you you you you you (you)
Waiting on you you you you you
Verse 2: Bizzle
Uh
I said you can drive I'm just trying to go
I told you to grab the wheel I'm just trying to roll
I know this ride would be a lot smoother if you drive alone
But for some reason I keep reaching as soon as we're on the road
Like you don't get the credit for us being here
And if I ain't get us here how ama keep us here
Like last year you got us through but some how it's on me this year
You get me through the storm
But then I take it when I see it's clear (like all of a sudden I got it)
Lord forgive me for my lack of faith
I know if you took your hand away I probably crush today
I've got the nerve to rush you when you're so patient with me
I know I get it wrong a lot but you staying with me
Chorus: Bizzle
And when I'm through
Shooting through the roof
Till you say go
That's what I'm gon' do
I'll be waiting on you you you you you (you you)
Waiting on you you you you you
Waiting on God that's all that I can do
I came too far to make a dummy move
So I'm waiting on you you you you you (you)
Waiting on you you you you you
Video
Bizzle - Waiting On You ("Light Work 2" Out Now!!!)
Meaning & Inspiration
Bizzle's song "Waiting On You," featured on his 2019 project "Light Work 2," delves into a core tenet of faith that is often easier said than done: patience and submission to God's timing and plan. The intro immediately sets a relatable scene, acknowledging that while prayer may be straightforward, the subsequent period of waiting for an answer or for circumstances to change is the truly challenging part of the journey. This establishes the song's central conflict and theme from the outset, resonating with anyone who has wrestled with delayed gratification or uncertainty while trusting in a higher power.
The chorus serves as the unwavering declaration of the song's resolve. Bizzle repeatedly emphasizes his commitment to "waiting on you," clearly identifying "you" as God. The phrase "till you say go" highlights the conditional nature of his movement – he will remain stagnant, though perhaps actively preparing, until God gives the clear signal. This waiting is presented not as idleness, but as a deliberate choice to avoid impulsive or ill-advised decisions, which he labels "dummy moves." The repetition of "Waiting on you" acts as a powerful anchor, reinforcing the steadfast focus required to maintain such a posture of dependence and patience.
In Verse 1, Bizzle addresses the external pressures and judgments that arise when one chooses a path dictated by faith rather than worldly expectations. He contrasts obeying God with conforming to others' opinions, stating that he follows his own pace guided by his mission, not engaging in comparison or competition ("I don't race"). Metaphors like "taking my juice away like I'm OJ" illustrate attempts to strip him of his spiritual vitality or joy. The mention of "Living water" points to spiritual nourishment and the source of true life, while the line "I died to my self and got my life back" speaks to the transformative experience of spiritual death and rebirth, a surrender of the old self to gain new life in alignment with God's will. This verse frames the waiting not just as a personal struggle, but one faced while navigating external opposition.
Verse 2 shifts focus inward, exploring the internal conflict between wanting God to be in control and the human tendency to try and seize the reins back. Using the powerful metaphor of driving, Bizzle admits to telling God to drive but then reaching for the wheel as soon as the journey begins. He candidly acknowledges his struggle to fully credit God for past progress and his default assumption that he must now maintain control ("how ama keep us here?"). This self-awareness extends to confessing a lack of faith and the nerve to rush God despite God's infinite patience. The vulnerability in admitting his errors and the comfort found in knowing God remains ("you staying with me") adds a layer of authentic struggle and grace to the song's message.
Ultimately, "Waiting On You" is a transparent reflection on the complexities of a faith walk that requires genuine surrender. It acknowledges the difficulty of waiting, the external pressures to conform, and the internal battle for control, yet consistently returns to the central theme of trusting God's timing and guidance as the wisest course of action. The song serves as both a personal testimony and an encouragement to listeners facing similar challenges, emphasizing that patience and reliance on God, though demanding, prevent misguided steps and lead to a path guided by divine wisdom. It is a powerful reminder that true progress often comes not from rushing ahead, but from the discipline of waiting on the One who holds the plan.
This theme of patient waiting on God is deeply rooted in scripture. Passages like Isaiah 40:31 ("but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint") offer a promise of renewed strength and endurance for those who wait. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths," directly speaking to the struggle for control highlighted in Verse 2. Furthermore, the concept of God's patience explored in the song echoes verses like 2 Peter 3:9, which notes that "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." These scriptures reinforce the song's message about the wisdom and necessity of trusting God's perfect timing and character.