Waitin for You

Demi Lovato, Sirah

About Waitin for You

"Waitin for You" is a song recorded by American singer Demi Lovato featuring rapper Sirah. The duo along with Julia Michaels, Jason Evigan and Steve Mac composed the song for Lovato's fifth studio album Confident (2015). Evigan and Mac also handled the song's production, with Mitch Allan serving as a vocal producer.


Year:
2015
3:12
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You said that you'd never hurt me
Be the band-aid when I bleed
But I guess that that band-aid was all made of paper
'Cause you never stuck to me
And you say that you conquered the lion
Without even tryin'
But she only gets stronger
She only bites harder and I only die fighting

You can run, you can run
But you know that I know just what you've done
You can run, you can run
But save those words for one on one

So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down (I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round (I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
Mmm

Yeah, don't take things too personal
But you made shit personal
Talkin' 'bout my bad habits
Man, f*ck my bad habits
Don't act like you got none

You can run, you can run
But you know that I know just what you've done
You can run, you can run
But save those words for one on one

So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down (I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round (I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
Mmm

Got my name in your mouth, forgive me when I knock it out
I love it when you talk about me just 'cause you don't know yourself
My jabs go go for broke, your teeth is on the floor
Thirty million people watchin', do you still want more?
Say gracious, gon' get it, I am winnin' but you isn't
Call your dentist 'cause I meant this, I don't see no competition
Goin' wild, Mikey Tyson, born a fighter, I will triumph
Bitch I thought you knew I was comin' for your title

So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down (I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round (I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin', I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you

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Demi Lovato

Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato (born August 20, 1992) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and activist. They are involved in philanthropic activities through charity work and using their platform to raise awareness about the environment, LGBTQ+ issues, racism, injustice, etc. They are a pioneer in mental health advocacy; having battles eating disorders as well as mental illnesses and self harm their whole life. Lovato's earliest roles included Angela on Barney & Friends, and Charlotte on the Disney short series As The Bell Rings. They rose to prominence as the lead role of Mitchie in the 2008 film Camp Rock. In 2009, Lovato received their own Disney Channel television sitcom, Sonny with a Chance, and was co-lead in the film Prince… more »

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Written by: Sara Elizabeth Mitchell, Jason Evigan, Demitria Lovatao, Steve Mac, Julia Michaels

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Waitin for You" is a song on Demi Lovato's fifth studio album named "Confident".
Collaborations
The song is a collaboration with popular R&B singer Sirah.
Release Date
The song was released on October 16, 2015.
Genre
"Waitin for You" falls under the genre of pop and hip hop due to its beat and vocals.
Intense Lyrics
The song contains strong and intense lyrics, reflecting Lovato's personal struggles, symbolizing her readiness to confront any challenge.
Inspirational Song
"Waitin for You" is seen as an empowering and assertive anthem, which fits into Lovato's often-encouraged theme of self-confidence and being strong.
Music Video
A music video was released for the song, which was filmed at the abandoned Lincoln Heights Jail in Los Angeles.
Personal Significance
The song represents Demi's courage and willingness to face her fears, as she revealed that the Lincoln Heights Jail, where the video was shot, was consciously chosen because it's a place she was always scared of.
Acoustic Performance
Demi Lovato performed a powerful acoustic version of "Waitin for You" in a VIP soundcheck.
Song Duration
The song is approximately 3 minutes and 12 seconds long.
Edgy Aesthetic
The music video for "Waitin for You" had a sharper, edgier aesthetic compared to many of Lovato's previous visual works.
Charts
Although the song wasn't released as a single and thus did not have an individual chart performance, its parent album "Confident" debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
Response
The song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Many praised its mature sound and the emotion in Lovato's vocals.
Songwriting
Along with Demi Lovato and Sirah, Julia Michaels, Steve Mac and Jason Evigan are credited as the songwriters for "Waitin for You."
Provoking Strength
The song is a testimony to Demi's resilience, and it's designed to evoke strength and perseverance in its listeners.

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