Tired of Waiting for You
The Kinks
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So tired Tired of waiting Tired of waiting for you So tired Tired of waiting Tired of waiting for you I was a lonely soul I had nobody till I met you But you keep a-me waiting All of the time What can I do? It's your life And you can do what you want Do what you like But please don't keep a-me waiting Please don't keep a-me waiting 'Cause I'm so tired Tired of waiting Tired of waiting for you So tired Tired of waiting Tired of waiting for you I was a lonely soul I had nobody till I met you But you keep a-me waiting All of the time What can I do? It's your life And you can do what you want Do what you like But please don't keep a-me waiting Please don't keep a-me waiting 'Cause I'm so tired Tired of waiting Tired of waiting for you So tired Tired of waiting Tired of waiting for you For you For you
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Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
Lyrics © BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Tired of Waiting for You" was released as a single on January 15, 1965.
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AlbumThe song is a part of their second studio album "Kinda Kinks," which was released the same year.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the UK Singles Chart for one week, becoming the band’s second number one hit following “You Really Got Me.”
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US Performance"Tired of Waiting For You" also performed well in the US, reaching number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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SongwriterThe lead vocalist and principal songwriter for The Kinks, Ray Davies, wrote "Tired of Waiting for You."
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LyricsThe song's lyrics express a growing impatience with a lover, characterized by the repeated line "I'm so tired, tired of waiting, tired of waiting for you."
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InfluenceIt is considered one of the most important works of The Kinks, and has influenced many other bands and artists, including Green Day and Norah Jones.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered this song, including Green Day, and it was also used in a number of commercials and films.
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Band TensionsDespite the success "Tired of Waiting for You" the band had ongoing tensions, specifically between Dave Davies and his brother Ray, who was the band's main songwriter. Dave reportedly wanted to write more songs for the band, but felt overshadowed by Ray.
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Song StructureThe song employs a rather unique structure for its time, with its repetitive and gradual build-up of guitar chords in the verse, which then resolves in the chorus.
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Musical composition“Tired of Waiting for You” is recognized for its distinctive, reflective mood set by the moderately slow tempo, and the alternating complex guitar riffs and gentle harmonies.
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AwardsThe song is included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of "500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll".
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GenreThe Kinks are known as one of the pioneers in the rock genre, and this song, in particular, is often associated with the British Invasion of the US music charts in the mid-1960s.
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