Waiting for That Day

George Michael

About Waiting for That Day

"Waiting for That Day" is a song performed and largely written by George Michael which was released on Epic Records in 1990 in the UK and on Columbia Records in 1991 in the US. The song was the second single from Michael's Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 album in the UK, and released as the third single from the album in the US and Australia. "Waiting for That Day" peaked at number 23 in the UK in October 1990 and was followed in the UK by three more singles from the album, all of which peaked slightly lower than that of its predecessor. In the US, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 on 9 February 1991, appeared on the chart for five weeks, and peaked at number 27 on 2 March 1991. Although Michael wrote the song alone, the chords and rhythm are very similar to The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want". This title is included at the very end of Michael's song, and a co-writer credit was given to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The song also contains samples from the song "Funky Drummer" by James Brown. 


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So every day I see you in some other face
They crack a smile, talk a while
Try to take your place
My memory serves me far too well

I just sit here on this mountain thinking to myself
You're a fool boy
Why don't you go down
Find somebody
Find somebody else
My memory serves me far too well

It's not as though we just broke up
It's not as though it was yesterday, yeah
But something I just can't explain
Something in me needs this pain
I know I'll never see your face again

C'mon now
I've got to be strong now

Now everybody's talking about this new decade
Like you say the magic numbers
Then just say goodbye to the stupid mistakes you made
Oh my memory serves me far too well

Don't you know that
The years will come and go
Some of us will change our lives
Some of us still have nothing to show
Nothing, baby (nothing, baby)
But memories (but memories)

And if these wounds
They are self-inflicted
I don't really know
How my poor heart could have protected me
But if I have to carry this pain
If you will not share the blame
I deserve to see your face again

C'mon now
You don't have to be so strong now
Come back, come back, come back, come back
Come back, come back, come back, come back

Oh, come back to me darling
I will make it worth your while
Come back to your baby
I miss your kiss
I miss your smile
Seems to me the peace I search to find
Ain't going to be mine until you say you will
Don't you keep me waiting for that day
I know, I know, I know you hear these words that I say

I know, I know, I know 
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want, oh

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George Michael

George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; (Greek: Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου); 25 June 1963 - 25 December 2016) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Michael rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley. His first solo single, "Careless Whisper", was released when he was still in the duo and sold about six million copies worldwide. more »

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Written by: GEORGE MICHAEL, KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER

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7 facts about this song

Artist Background
• "Waiting for That Day" is a song by British singer George Michael from his second studio album, "Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1." George Michael was an iconic pop singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom, well-known for his smooth vocal style and heartfelt lyrics.
Song Release
• Released in October 1990, the song combines elements of pop, R&B, and folk music. It was the second single from the album to be released in the United Kingdom, following the success of "Praying for Time."
Chart Performance
• On release, "Waiting for That Day" had moderate chart success. It peaked at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart and number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Musical Composition
• The song is noteworthy for its stripped-down arrangement, primarily featuring acoustic guitar and percussion. Its bare-bones instrumentation serves to highlight George Michael's soulful vocals.
Lyrics and Themes
• Lyrically, "Waiting for That Day" is a poignant depiction of heartbreak and longing. The repeated line, "You can't always get what you want," is an echo of a famous Rolling Stones song, which gives the track an extra layer of resonance.
Legal Dispute
• Legal controversy unfolded when The Rolling Stones' management accused George Michael of plagiarism, citing the similarities between "Waiting for That Day" and The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want." However, it was later resolved, and the song now carries a joint songwriting credit for both George Michael and The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
Critiques and Recognition
• Despite the legal controversy, "Waiting for That Day" has been well-received by critics, who praised its mature songwriting and emotional depth. The song is frequently highlighted as an under-the-radar gem in George Michael's discography.

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