Lyrics
Verse 1
I have seen this a million times.
What's lost is eventually found.
Trials and hard times turned upside down like a flower fertilized with dung from a cow.
Chorus
And, with this knowledge I have learned that salvation can not be earned.
And, though many bridges I have burned God is waiting for me to turn God is still waiting his turn.
Verse 2
He has called me so many times, even more after I fail.
Meeting me when I think I can't make it to say that even he had to go through some pain.
Chorus
And, with this knowledge I have learned.
That salvation can not be earned and though many bridges I have burned God is waiting for me to turn god is still waiting his turn.
Bridge
Why do I fight so much invisible giants this and such.
Reaching for dreams that I'm scared to touch while you never take your love away.
God is waiting (he's waiting) for me (he's waiting for me)to turn (God is) God is still waiting his turn.
Why do I fight so much invisible giants this and such reaching for dreams that I'm scared to touch while you never take your love away.
(Repeat 2x's)
God is waiting (you're waiting) for me (he's waiting for me)
to turn (God is) God is still waiting his turn.
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Meaning & Inspiration
Waiting to Turn is a gospel song about repentance and the patience of God. The first verse says that what is lost is eventually found and that trials and hard times can turn upside down, like a flower growing from fertilized ground. The chorus states what the singer has learned, that salvation cannot be earned, and that though many bridges have been burned, God is waiting for the singer to turn.
The second verse says He has called many times, even more after each failure, and meets the singer when the way seems impossible. The bridge asks why the singer keeps fighting invisible giants and reaching for dreams that feel too scary to touch, while His love is never taken away. The ideas follow Ephesians 2:8-9 on grace, 2 Peter 3:9 on His patience, and Luke 15:20 where the father waits for the returning son. The repeated closing line gives the song a patient, hopeful tone.
Related Scripture
- Ephesians 2:8-9 Salvation is by grace through faith and is not earned by works.
- 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is patient, wanting all to come to repentance.
- Luke 15:20 The father sees the returning son from a long way off and runs to him.