darling, i'd wait for you

Delaney Bailey's song "darling, i'd wait for you" is a heartfelt ode to unconditional love and devotion. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone willing to go to extraordinary lengths to express their affection. The opening lines, "Darling, I'd wait for you / Even if you didn't ask me to," set the tone for a love that is patient and enduring. The imagery of tying a lasso around the Moon and bringing it down to the beloved signifies the lengths to which the narrator would go to make their partner happy. This celestial metaphor continues throughout the song, emphasizing the grandeur and boundlessness of their love.

The chorus, with lines like "I'd give you the Sun, if you asked me / You could have all of the time / You could have the stars, and the trees / When dividing up the universe, you could have mine," further underscores the narrator's willingness to offer everything they have. The Sun, stars, and trees symbolize the most precious and fundamental elements of existence, suggesting that the narrator's love is all-encompassing and selfless. The repetition of "You could have mine" reinforces the idea of complete surrender and dedication to the beloved.

In the latter part of the song, the narrator expresses a desire for more time to fully capture and convey their feelings. The lines "Darlin', I wish that you / Could give me some more time / To herd the whole sky in my arms / And release it when you're mine" evoke a sense of longing and the wish to encapsulate the vastness of their emotions. The song concludes with a tender goodnight, leaving the listener with a sense of warmth and intimacy. Delaney Bailey's gentle vocals and poetic lyrics create a timeless love ballad that resonates with anyone who has ever experienced deep, unwavering affection.