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Wait Lyrics by Compton McMurry

East

2020

I sit here awaiting the dawn
Long minutes of black creeping on…
Racking my brain for the start of a song
When it's silence alone that I want

Silence the serpents who say
My singing will quicken the day
I clutter my soul with a scattered escape
When I’ve only to watch and to wait

Wait –
With my soul I wait
Don't be far away!
Lord come back for me!
Wait –
Just in you I'm safe
More than for the rays
Of the coming day
I wait

I can’t hide, I can't cover my shame
I'm for sale, and no one cares to pay
They're simply content but to snigger and spit
At no clothes, no respect, and no name

I can't hide from the light on my face;
I can't run from the dawn of the day
So teach me to flee from my wandering ways
To a day where the sun never fades...

Wait –
With my soul I wait
Don't be far away!
Lord come back for me!
Wait –
Just in you I'm safe
More than for the rays
Of the coming day
I wait

About “Wait” by Compton McMurry

Read the complete lyrics to "Wait" by Compton McMurry from the album "East" in 2020. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Aa (Check Description), Pop.

"Wait" is performed by Compton McMurry. from the album "East" in 2020 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Wait", explore more songs by Compton McMurry using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Wait" is credited to Compton McMurry. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Wait" appears on "East" in 2020.

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