Travis Greene - You Waited Lyrics
Lyrics
You came out of your way
You sat down to speak to me
What amazing grace
That you've shown, so patiently
And You, waited for me
Just for me For me
You called out my name
Knew my past, covered my shame
This amazing grace
You've shown, so patiently
You've shown, so patiently
And You, You waited for me, just for me
You waited for me, just for me
Where would I be? If You left me God
Where would I be? If You left me God
Where would I be? If You left me God
Where would I be? If You left me God
You waited, waited
You waited, waited
You waited, waited
You waited, waited
What amazing grace
That you've shown, so patiently
You've shown, so patiently
And You, You waited for me, just for me
You, You waited for me, just for me
Video
Travis Greene - You Waited (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Travis Greene's "You Waited," released on May 12, 2017, stands as a powerful testament to the unwavering faithfulness of God, even in the face of prolonged trials. The song emerges from a deeply personal and universally relatable experience of enduring hardship, painting a vivid picture of a believer standing firm in faith, anticipating a divine intervention that feels long overdue. At its core, "You Waited" is a declaration of trust in God's perfect timing and His promises, drawing inspiration from countless biblical narratives where individuals experienced extended periods of waiting before witnessing God's miraculous hand at work. The message resonates profoundly with the biblical principle found in Habakkuk 2:3, which states, "For the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens toward the end, it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay." Greene masterfully conveys this sentiment, articulating the quiet strength found in not giving up when circumstances seem stagnant, but rather holding onto the hope that God's plan is unfolding on His schedule. This song echoes the perseverance of figures like Abraham, who waited years for the son promised to him, or the Israelites in Egypt, who endured generations of bondage before their liberation. The lyrics speak to the internal battle of holding onto faith when doubt might creep in, reminding us of the profound truth captured in Psalm 37:7, "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they bring wicked schemes to fruition." "You Waited" isn't just about the passive act of waiting, but an active posture of faith, an assurance that even when we cannot see the immediate manifestation of God's power, He is present and working behind the scenes, meticulously orchestrating events according to His divine will. This is beautifully illustrated by the prophet Isaiah's words in 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." The song encourages listeners to lean into this divine assurance, finding renewed strength in the knowledge that God's faithfulness is a constant, even when our understanding is limited. Ultimately, "You Waited" is an anthem of hope and unwavering belief in a God who is always on time, whose delays are not denials, but strategic preparations for an even greater manifestation of His glory.