Waiting For Somebody Lyrics
Paul Westerberg
Lyrics
All my life, waiting for somebody
Ah ha ha, come and take my hand
All my life, waiting for somebody
Ah ha ha, whoa, yeah
Ah ha ha, ah ha ha
Ah ha ha, ah ha ha
Down so long, doesn't really matter
This downtown home been kicked and I've been spurred
You come along? It doesn't really matter
I'll go it alone, doesn't even hurt
All my life, waiting for somebody
Ah ha ha, whoa, yeah
All my life, waiting for somebody
Ah ha ha, ooh, yeah
I'm waitin' for the day
Waitin' for the day
That you come my way
Hey, hey
Ah ha ha, ah ha ha
Ah ha ha, ah ha ha
I drove down deep, I made a big decision
I'm going to sleep and I'm going there alone
I know damn well, I'm tired of all this cryin'
On my feet as far as I can tell
I'm waitin' for the day
Waitin' for the day
That you come my way
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, ooh, somebody, oh
Waitin' for somebody
Ah ha ha, ah ha ha
(For somebody)
Ah ha ha
Ah ha ha
(I've been waiting for somebody)
Ah ha ha
(Waiting for somebody)
Ah ha ha
(I'm waiting for somebody)
Ah ha ha
Hey, hey, hey
Ah ha ha
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Song & Lyrics Facts
Paul Westerberg's "Waiting for Somebody" was released in 1994 as the lead single from his debut solo album, 14 Songs. The song was written by Paul Westerberg and produced by Ed Ackerson and Paul Westerberg.
It features backing vocals from fellow Replacements bandmate Tommy Stinson, along with additional vocalists Lori Bizer and Jody Stephens. Lyrically, the song is an ode to loneliness and longing, as Westerberg sings of being “waiting for somebody” to come into his life. The song has become a fan favorite over the years due to its heartfelt lyrics and melancholic melody.