NF - Wait Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Wait, wait, wait
Don't leave me
Wait, wait, wait
Don't leave me
Where you going? Where you going?
Why you leaving?
(Wait)
I can't lose you, I can't lose you
Girl I need you, girl I need you
(Wait)
And don't you love me? Don't you love me?
Guess you don't want me, you don't want me
(Wait)
We back and forth, yeah, this ain't working, this ain't working
Love ain't perfect, love ain't perfect
Hook
I'm holding on to pieces of us
That I just can't let go
I know this is a desperate kind of love
But it feels like it's home
Where you going? (Where you going?)
I'm holding on to pieces of us
Cause I just can't let go
Verse 2
Wait, wait, wait
Don't leave me
Wait, wait (wait)
What you thinking? What you thinking?
Where's your mind at?
(Wait)
Don't you miss us, don't you miss us
Cause you don't call that, you don't call that
(Wait)
Are you happy? Tell me are you happy?
Are you smiling? Are you smiling?
(Wait)
Girl what happened? Tell me, girl what happened?
Cause I am dying, I am dying
Hook
Verse 3
We don't wanna have a conversation
We dont wanna think about it, we wanna just fake it
We just wanna act like everything is great
Go back to the day watchin' movies in the basement
And the problem is now I'm feeling like everything is changed
And I'm trying to make a livin' on the music
But I feel like every time I look at you I'm in a place
It's hard to be the man of the house when you ain't gotta house (I hate this)
It's complicated, it's complicated
We don't wanna talk, it's complicated
I'm sitting in the hotel room like, "Why?"
Call your phone and apologize
There's gotta be a way we can make this right
We can make this right
Hook
Outro
I'm holding on to pieces of us
That I just can't let go
I know this is a desperate kind of love
But it feels like it's home
Wait, wait, wait
Don't leave me
Wait, wait, wait
Don't leave me
Video
NF - Wait
Meaning & Inspiration
NF's "Wait," released on August 7, 2015, delves into a profound struggle with patience and the often-difficult journey of waiting on God's timing, a theme deeply resonant within the Christian faith. The song doesn't present a simple answer or a quick fix; instead, it candidly articulates the internal wrestling match that occurs when our own desires and timelines clash with divine orchestration. NF's narrative speaks to the frustration and doubt that can surface when answers seem delayed, mirroring the experiences of many biblical figures who faced protracted periods of waiting. Consider Abraham, promised a son for years, or Joseph, whose dreams were deferred through betrayal and imprisonment. Their stories, like the sentiment conveyed in "Wait," highlight the human tendency to want immediate resolution, a desire that often finds its counterpoint in God's unfathomable wisdom. The essence of the track lies in its raw honesty about the temptation to give up or take matters into our own hands when faced with prolonged periods of anticipation. This internal conflict directly calls to mind the wisdom found in Isaiah 40:31, which speaks of those 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." The song captures the initial part of that verse – the waiting – in its full, unvarnished difficulty, before hinting at the potential strength that can be forged within that process. It’s a testament to the spiritual discipline required to trust in a plan that remains unseen, echoing the sentiment of Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." NF’s exploration of this waiting period isn't about passive resignation but an active, though often turbulent, reliance on a higher power. The message encourages a deeper understanding of God's sovereignty, recognizing that His timing is perfect, even when it feels unbearably slow. The song serves as a powerful reminder that faithfulness in the waiting is itself a form of worship, a testament to belief in a future promised, even when the present is filled with uncertainty. It's a deeply human and ultimately faith-affirming look at one of the most challenging aspects of a spiritual life.