I’ve Been Waiting (feat. Lil Peep & Fall Out Boy)

Ilovemakonnen's song 'I’ve Been Waiting,' featuring Lil Peep and Fall Out Boy, delves into the tumultuous emotions of unrequited love and the pain of longing for someone who doesn't reciprocate those feelings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is deeply infatuated and addicted to the emotional turmoil caused by their love interest. The repeated lines 'I've been waiting' and 'I'm doin' fine' highlight the internal conflict between the desire to move on and the inability to let go.

The song uses powerful metaphors to convey the depth of this emotional struggle. Phrases like 'your needle sews my heart' and 'addicted to the pain that you just made me love' suggest a relationship that is both healing and destructive. The imagery of a needle sewing a heart together implies that the love interest has the power to mend the protagonist's brokenness, yet the addiction to pain indicates a toxic cycle that is hard to break free from. This duality is further emphasized by the lines 'Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine,' showcasing the protagonist's denial and acceptance of their suffering.

Cultural references to non-conformity and the longing for something unattainable add another layer to the song's meaning. The mention of 'your uniform of non-conformity' suggests an admiration for the love interest's unique and rebellious nature, which makes them even more desirable yet unreachable. The recurring theme of waiting and the feeling of searching for 'somethin' that'll never come' encapsulate the hopelessness and endless yearning that define unrequited love. The collaboration with Lil Peep and Fall Out Boy adds a blend of emo and hip-hop elements, enhancing the song's emotional intensity and appeal to a diverse audience.