Story Behind The Song
A song that simply shares some wisdom passed along by my father a few months before he died.
Song Description
Most of us are waiting for something to happen BEFORE we pursue our dreams. But too often it's like waiting for the past to change...it's not going to happen and then the dreams remain only that...dreams.
| Song Length |
6:42 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Encouragement, Change |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
What Are You Waiting For?
By Tim Bays
© 2003 In Cahoots Music (ASCAP)
Based on a comment made by Greg Risberg 8/6/03
Verse 1
I was dreaming of moving to Nashville and writing a big hit song
When my dad who had just retired asked me why I was taking so long
He said trying to get all my ducks in a row was a matter of fear
And if I had a passion then jump and believe that the net would appear...he said,
Chorus 1
What are you waiting for? Why do you start and stop?
Life is an open door. There is no need to knock
Does the sea have to part, a thunderbolt strike
When deep in your heart you know what is right?
If you truly believe that good is what God holds in store
Tell me what, what are you waiting for?
Verse 2
Well I made the move, started writing some songs and met the woman I'd marry
But falling in love when your 40 years old can be pretty darn scary
So like porcupines mating we circled commitment in a careful dance
Till she finally pointedly told me she thought we should take the chance...She said,
Chorus 2
What are we waiting for? Why do we start and stop?
Love is an open door. There is no need to knock
Does the sea have to part, a thunderbolt strike
When deep in your heart you know what is right?
So what are we doing here dancing a groove in the floor?
Tell me what, what are you waiting for?
Bridge
Yeah, everybody out there has their big and little dreams
From a 65 Mustang to having a baby to world-wide peace...well, tell me
Chorus 3
What are we waiting for? Why do we start and stop?
Life is an open door. There is no need to knock
Does the sea have to part, a thunderbolt strike
When deep in our hearts we know what is right?
To leave this world just a bit better than it was before
Tell me what, what are we waiting for?
Tag
If you truly believe that good is what God holds in store
Tell me what, what are you waiting for?