About the song
Released in 1981 as part of Foreigner’s fourth album, “Waiting for a Girl Like You” is a quintessential power ballad that continues to resonate with audiences decades later. Crafted by the songwriting duo of Lou Gramm and Mick Jones, with a distinctive synthesizer introduction by the then-unknown Thomas Dolby, the song quickly ascended the charts, becoming one of the band’s most enduring hits.
The song’s immediate impact is undeniable. Critics lauded its melodic arrangement, tasteful orchestration, and Gramm’s commanding vocals. The infectious opening synthesized motif, a departure from Foreigner’s typical rock sound, captivated listeners, drawing them into a world of longing and anticipation.
“Waiting for a Girl Like You” achieved extraordinary chart success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-breaking ten weeks. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the song’s universal themes of love, hope, and the search for a soulmate. The ballad’s emotional depth and relatable lyrics have solidified its status as a timeless classic, transcending generations and musical genres.
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Lyrics
So long, I’ve been looking too hard
I’ve been waiting too long
Sometimes I don’t know what I will find
I only know it’s a matter of time
When you love someone
When you love someone
It feels so right, so warm and true
I need to know if you feel it too
Maybe I’m wrong
Won’t you tell me if I’m coming on too strong?
This heart of mine has been hurt before
This time I want to be sure
I’ve been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life
I’ve been waiting for a girl like you, you’re a love that will survive
I’ve been waiting for someone new to make me feel alive
Yeah, waiting for a girl like you to come into my life
You’re so good
When we make love it’s understood
It’s more than a touch or a word we’d say
Only in dreams could it be this way
When you love someone
Yeah, I really love someone
Now, I know it’s right
From the moment I wake up ’til deep in the night
There’s nowhere on earth that I’d rather be than holding you tenderly
I’ve been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life
I’ve been waiting for a girl like you, you’re a love that will survive
I’ve been waiting for someone new to make me feel alive
Yeah, waiting for a girl like you to come into my life
I’ve been waiting, waiting for you, ooh
Ooh, I’ve been waiting
(Waiting) I’ve been waiting, yeah
(I’ve been waiting for a girl like you, I’ve been waiting)
Won’t you come into my life?
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