Steven Curtis Chapman - Just Have To Wait Lyrics
Lyrics
Well, I can't wait to see your smile again
The one when your eyes disappear along with all my troubles
And I can't wait to hear you sing a song
Maybe Jesus loves me or a song you learned up there
But I, oh, I'll just have to wait
'Cause I know that day is coming
So I, oh, I'll just have to wait
I can't wait to hear your mama laugh
The way that only you can make her laugh when you get silly
And I can't wait to see you in her arms
I know the wound so deep inside her heart is healed for good
But I, oh, I'll just have to wait
'Cause I know that day is coming
So I, oh, I'll just have to wait, oh, ohh
And I can't wait to dance with you again
Knowing that this time we dance
We'll never have to end
Oh, I, oh, I'll just have to wait
'Cause I know that day is coming
So I, oh, I'll just have to wait
And I can't wait to see your sisters play
The way they do when all of you are playing all together
I can't wait to watch your brother's face
When he can finally see with his own eyes everything's okay
And I just have to wait
'Cause I know that day is coming
And I just have to wait
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Just Have To Wait
Meaning & Inspiration
Steven Curtis Chapman's "Just Have To Wait," released in 2009 on the album *Beauty Will Rise*, is a profound testament to enduring hope amidst profound loss, offering a glimpse into the solace found in faith and the promise of future reunion. The song is deeply personal, born from the tragic loss of Chapman's daughter, Maria Sue, and it transforms this raw grief into a beacon of spiritual strength. Rather than dwelling on the pain, Chapman focuses on the anticipation of a reunion in heaven, painting vivid pictures of a future where earthly sorrows are no more and joy reigns supreme.
The lyrical tapestry of "Just Have To Wait" weaves together intimate desires for connection with the certainty of divine timing. Chapman expresses a yearning to see his loved one's smile again, the kind that erases all troubles, and to hear them sing, perhaps a familiar hymn like "Jesus Loves Me" or a song learned in the presence of God. This speaks to the deep human need for familiarity and continuity, even beyond the veil of death. The recurring phrase, "I'll just have to wait," is not an expression of resignation but a declaration of unwavering faith. It echoes the sentiment found in Psalm 40:1, "I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned and heard my cry," and in Isaiah 40:31, "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." The patience described is not passive idleness but an active, hopeful trust in God's sovereign plan.
Chapman further illustrates this hope by envisioning moments of healing for those left behind. He longs to hear his loved one's mother laugh again, a laughter brought forth by their playful spirit, and to see the child in her arms, signifying the mending of a "wound so deep inside her heart." This speaks to the redemptive power of God's grace, capable of bringing wholeness even after unimaginable pain. The anticipation of seeing his sisters play together and his brother's face reflecting peace and reassurance are further extensions of this promise of restored harmony. These visions are rooted in the biblical assurance of a redeemed creation, where brokenness gives way to perfection. As Revelation 21:4 promises, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." The desire to dance with his loved one again, in a dance that will never end, is a beautiful metaphor for eternal communion and unceasing joy in God's presence, fulfilling the promise of everlasting life found in John 3:16. "Just Have To Wait" is more than a song of remembrance; it's an anthem of eternal perspective, a testament to the strength that comes from knowing that love transcends earthly limitations and that a glorious reunion awaits those who place their hope in the Lord.