I'll Wait
Van Halen
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You've got me captured I'm under your spell I guess I'll never learn I have your picture yes I know it well Another page is turned Are you for real, it's so hard to tell From just a magazine Yeah, you just smile and the picture sells Look what that does to me I'll wait till your love comes down I'm coming straight for your heart No way you can stop me now As fine as you are I wrote a letter and told her these words That meant a lot to me I never sent it, she wouldn't have heard Her eyes don't follow me And while she watches I can never be free Such good photography I'll wait till your love comes down I'm coming straight for your heart No way you can stop me now As fine as you are You can't imagine what your image means The pages come alive Your magic greets everyone who reads Heartbreak in overdrive Are you for real, it's so hard to tell From just a magazine Yeah, you just smile and the picture sells Look what that does to me I'll wait till your love comes down I'm coming straight for your heart No way you can stop me now As fine as you are I'll wait till your love comes down I'm coming straight for your heart No way you can stop me now As fine as you are
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Written by: Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Edward Van Halen, Michael H Mcdonald
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I'll Wait" is a song by American rock band Van Halen, featured on their sixth studio album "1984," released in January 1984.
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Song PerformanceThis song reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 46 on the UK singles charts in 1984. Thus, it contributed greatly to the album's success.
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SongwritingThe song was co-written by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, and Michael McDonald. This is one of the noteworthy collaborations between Van Halen and McDonald, a member of The Doobie Brothers.
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Signature Sound"I'll Wait" is known for Eddie Van Halen's use of a synthesizer, which characterized much of the band's music in the 1980s and helped them stand out in the rock genre.
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RecognitionDespite its somewhat low chart standing compared to other Van Halen hits, Rolling Stone magazine identified "I'll Wait" among the band's 15 essential songs.
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Song MeaningThough the band is known for being cryptic about their song meanings, "I'll Wait" can be interpreted as a love song, expressing a longing for a woman who is pictured in a magazine. This meaning is fuelled by the synthesizer melody, creating a different mood compared to Van Halen's more upbeat songs.
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Fan ReceptionThe song received mixed to positive reviews from fans. While some appreciated the deviation from the band's traditional sound, others missed the high-energy rock the band was historically known for.
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Music VideoUnlike many other Van Halen songs, "I'll Wait" did not have an official music video. This was atypical for the time because MTV was instrumental in popularizing many songs through their video broadcasts in the 80s.
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Live PerformancesAlthough a popular track on the album "1984," "I'll Wait" was not frequently featured in live performances by Van Halen.
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LegacyDespite the mixed initial reception, the song's popularity has endured over time, and "I'll Wait" remains an essential track in Van Halen's discography, showcasing their versatility and ability to transcend traditional rock boundaries.
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