Verse 1 (slow, somber) They tell me, “Wait. Be still. Be strong— The Lord will come, it won’t be long.” But shadows stretch across the land, And I can’t sit with folded hands. Verse 2 They say, “Live well, don’t rush the day,” But all my soul can do is pray. How can I wait with breath to give, When He has called me now to live? Pre-Chorus (gently building) How can I stay when the fire is near? How can I hush what the Spirit stirs here? This aching hope, it won’t be still— It pulls me upward, bends my will. Chorus (strong, joyful) I can’t wait in stillness—my heart beats wild! I am the voice of a risen child! Love is calling, I must go— Shining His light in the world below! I’ll praise Him now, not just someday— For He is near and leads the way! Verse 3 (more energy) The world grows cold, but I will shine, His warmth, His mercy—ever mine. With every step, I’ll make Him known, Until He comes to take His throne. Bridge (soaring, anthem) I’ll heal, I’ll serve, I’ll speak His name, I’ll dance in fire, I’ll sing in flame! No fear can hold, no silence stay— My joy erupts, I rise and say: Final Chorus (full worship, hands high) I can’t wait in stillness—my soul’s set free! I’m shouting His goodness, eternally! Every act of love I do Is a song of praise breaking through! He is coming—I will run With joy ablaze until He comes! Outro (gentle again, contented) So I wait—but not in quiet despair… I wait with joy… for He is near.
