Waiting for That Day
George Michael
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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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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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