Franklin, Aretha - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) Lyrics






Like a warrior that fights
And wins the battle
I know the taste of victory

Though I went through some nights
Consumed by the shadows
And was crippled emotionally

Somehow I made it through the heartache, yes I did
I escaped (ahaha)
I found my way out of the darkness
I kept my faith (I know you did), kept my faith

When the river was deep I didn't falter
When the mountain was high I still believed
When the valley was low it didn't stop me, no no
I knew you were waiting
Knew you were waiting for me, uh huh

With and endless desire
I kept on searching
Sure in time our eyes would meet

And like the bridge is on fire
The hurt is over
One touch and you set me free

No, I don't regret a single moment, no I don't
(I know you don't) Looking back
When I think of all those disappointments
I just laugh (I know you do), I just laugh

When the river was deep I didn't falter
When the mountain was high I still believed
When the valley was low it didn't stop me (oh)
I knew you were waiting (hey)
Knew you were waiting for me

So we were drawn together through destiny
Ooh, boy (ooh)
I know this love we share was meant to be (oh)

Knew you were waiting (Ooh, yeah)
Knew you were waiting (I knew you were waiting)
Knew you were waiting for me

I didn't falter (I didn't falter, no)
I still believed (When the valley was low)
It didn't stop me (Nothing can stop me, no)
I knew you were waiting (No I)
Knew you were waiting for me

I didn't falter (When the mountain was high)
I still believed (Oh, when the valley was low)
It didn't stop me (No, it didn't stop me, no)
I knew you were waiting
Knew you were waiting for me

I didn't falter (Oh, oh yeah)
I still believed (I still believed)
It didn't stop me (You know it couldn't stop me now)
Knew you were waiting
Someday (Someday), somehow (somehow)
For me

I didn't falter (When the valley was low)
I still believed (I still believed)
He didn't stop me (No, he didn't stop me, no)
No way





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Franklin, Aretha I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) Comments
  1. K.... T....

    I know he is waiting for me 😍

  2. C.... L....

    RIP both so talented and sorely missed.

  3. R.... A....

    👍🏾

  4. T.... T....

    Love u both

  5. C.... C....

    Arethas 1st verse was like a sermon

  6. A.... M....

    Beautiful

  7. P.... F....

    Fantásticos 🎵💜

  8. N.... A....

    2 great singers, I love to hear your duet in Heaven!👍🙏

  9. N.... M....

    2020 and still banging just like it was yesterday

  10. M.... K....

    the music is dead with them

  11. A.... l....

    2020 and I’m still here Good music never dies I knew you were waiting for me .

  12. K.... B....

    Listening in 2020, this song reminds me of my relationship with the Savior.

  13. J.... M....

    R.I.P. to both 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  14. k.... ....

    Thank God for whoever it was that brought these two together.

  15. P.... M....

    4.7k disliked this song wow clearly they dont have good music taste.

  16. J.... G....

    Kicked arse then! Kick arse now! 💪 Amen you 2 beautiful souls in heaven - you still rock on!! What amazing talent 😍😍😍

  17. B.... P....

    George michael's dance is everything 😚😚😚😚😚😚😚

  18. D.... ....

    Mannnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss them..........

  19. F.... ....

    What happened to music? We dnt get to hear music like this anymore. This era is the worse for music

  20. D.... B....

    George was so hot

    D.... B....

    So was Aretha.

  21. D.... J....

    Listening right now, and often do, I miss you too Areathea.

  22. L.... H....

    We must be positive. Brilliant! R.I.P what a legacy to leave! 2020.

  23. R.... M....

    Timeless song... Marvelous

  24. B.... J....

    Wow... what just happend.... pure heart and soul

  25. D.... J....

    I like this song and will be playing it when It's time which will be soon.

  26. A.... S....

    George Michael! Ist der coolste Mann der Welt! Der feiert sich selbst!

  27. A.... V....

    2 beautiful souls R.I.P ...👍👍🙏🙏🙏

  28. c.... ....

    R.I.P both of them in heaven!

  29. L.... O....

    NEVER FORGET U

  30. B.... B....

    I just love George Michael so much. RIP still missing you 01/04/2020

  31. T.... G....

    2020..& beyond!!! R.I.P. Ree Ree & George! 🙇‍♂️😢

  32. S.... P....

    I listen to this song all the time! Two angelic voices blending perfectly! I hope both of you are singing together in Heaven ! This is such an inspirational song, and has given me hope so many times during dark times in my life! God bless both of you , I hope you both are singing with the Angels!🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

  33. M.... D....

    💖💖

  34. A.... m....

    This is beautiful & unfunny also when remind you sever acne on your face

    rip Aretha und George❤ ❤🙏🏿

  35. A.... S....

    Şeytan! Ein Geheimnis bezüglich Dir und Allah! Du könntest ohne Allah die Ewigkeit aushalten! Allah aber ohne Dich nicht! Er ist auf deine Anwesenheit voll und ganz angewiesen! Allah braucht Dich um zu überleben! Das solltest Du Ruhig Wissen!

  36. F.... M....

    That was the reception entry song for my marriage. Lyrics ment so much to us.Hope both singing in Heaven

  37. A.... S....

    SUCH an eighties song! 😆

  38. R.... R....

    Both are unforgetable, for ever in my soul.

  39. J.... L....

    Beautyful. George. Michael. Anda. Aretha. Die. Un. Peace

  40. R.... t....

    2020 ,one year further away from the magical 1980s.

  41. Y.... R....

    Hot 🔥 Rip George Michael 💔😢

  42. E.... M....

    Listening in 2020

  43. B.... M....

    George Michael is the Melania Trump for MAGA. Rest in peace george. MAGA is fired up for America.

  44. T.... ....

    I knew you were waiting for tea

  45. G.... ....

    Ladies and gentleman , Aretha Franklin and George Michael .

  46. T.... P....

    WhO'S liSteNInG 2 THiS NoW!?

  47. P.... M....

    Who's loving this song in 2020? ☺

    P.... M....

    Yes popped in my head this morning

    P.... M....

    Pat McGahon I do

    P.... M....

    Me! ❤️🌈

    P.... M....

    Same here also.

  48. d.... t....

    It's hard to believe that they both are gone .

  49. H.... W....

    Love this classic sing-along song! When a pianist & a guitarist write a song together, you can sometimes tell who did which part.

  50. P.... D....

    Na risata

  51. P.... D....

    Non so bene come fare, ha haaa ha. Famese ma risata

  52. P.... D....

    Tutto bene, anzi strabene. Grazie mille

  53. P.... D....

    Ma che casino!!!

  54. M.... G....

    Que en paz descansen, como los extrañamos GENIOS TOTALES

  55. d.... p....

    Le loro voce erano leggenda riposate in pace

  56. R.... B....

    This Song Gives Me #Life!!!😍

  57. S.... W....

    RIH Legends🎙

  58. A.... T....

    Don't you feel BLESSED BY GOD that YOU were born during the era that produce music and artists like these? Including the two in the view clip MARVIN AND TAMMY!

  59. D.... M....

    I'm waiting for Jehovah god and Jesus Christ

  60. M.... M....

    Back when music was good!!2 of the best of all time!!!!

  61. A.... W....

    Best duet song in history!

  62. s.... ....

    Another one of my favorites 💗

  63. L.... F....

    And now this song became a reality. He was waiting for our Queen of soul, and now they are forever together again. And now Michael’s sister joined them both on Christmas Day, 2019. RIP Melanie. You made it home to your brother. <3🌹

  64. R.... D....

    Love this song !!

  65. K.... F....

    Best duet period

  66. C.... T....

    Hymn of the wonderful decade 80's!

  67. J.... J....

    great voices

  68. L.... M....

    Smokin hot it's time for Hollywood to start on Careless Whisper the George Micheal story.Come on gm fans start talking about it we can make it happen!!!!

  69. U.... D....

    My heart is forever broken with your passing George Michael. I think of you every single day and shed a tear. I miss you allways. 😢

    U.... D....

    Still can't believe he's gone 😪

    U.... D....

    @corina mckenzie Me too

  70. j.... j....

    I miss and love u George Michael

    j.... j....

    💕 Love you baby....

    j.... j....

    Me too.
    He really was the best.

  71. R.... L....

    A RIDERE INSIEME SULLE NUVOLE IN VOLO

  72. E.... W....

    These two legends did this song beautiful. Love it.

  73. M.... L....

    Amazing.

  74. D.... W....

    RIH George and Aretha. Listening on December 25, 2019

  75. N.... L....

    Big,big tune I knew you were waiting for me.

  76. v.... j....

    I listen George’s songs every Christmas. It’s like magic for me

  77. A.... A....

    I miss George!!!! Three years ago today😔 What a set of lungs on that beautiful man❤️

  78. m.... m....

    At 49 years old I appreciate this so much more now. This is no longer present in today's music.

  79. E.... ....

    RIP George Michael. Anniversary today.

  80. N.... M....

    RIP legends

  81. R.... M....

    No comment's good enough....,

  82. G.... E....

    I still love this

  83. C.... C....

    They sang this song beautifully .... Freddie Mercury would have done a great job too I can almost hear it .. he wanted to sing with Aretha , he loved her even joked he was jealous when George Michael got to sing with her and said again jokingly he could have done better . ... he could have been right 😊

  84. �.... �....

    هههههه سودة

  85. T.... C....

    Love this song. Two awsome voices . Great song

  86. R.... T....

    This is one of the greatest songs EVER!!

  87. R.... L....

    👑👑 they would have been a beautiful couple.

  88. C.... D....

    The day that God handed out talent George Michael showed up early.

  89. Z.... H....

    Now u get trash played.. that was called music

  90. S.... J....

    On a George Michael binge right now

    S.... J....

    Girl same I started with last chrismtas to get the feels ready to pour out🥺😭💔

  91. Y.... W....

    First time I heard this song it reminded me of "Ain't no mountain high"
    (Ain't no mountain high enough
    Ain't no valley low enough
    Ain't no river wide enough
    To keep me from getting to you)

    Y.... W....

    They probably got the inspiration from marvin gaye which is still awesome. A truly amazing musician, just like Aretha and George :)

  92. a.... n....

    Thank you❤✌🏿✊🏾🙏🏾

  93. C.... G....

    Can't believe these two beautiful people are gone.

  94. L.... W....

    such beautiful talent in the heavens, God is sitting there will a smile on his face tapping his foot

  95. T.... ....

    When Aretha rears her head, and soulfully roars, watch out now.

  96. J.... G....

    What a powerful voice Aretha Franklin

  97. B.... V....

    Simply put one of the best Duets EVER!!!

  98. K.... T....

    Sam smith resembles him

  99. A.... T....

    We have two wonderful Legend on the same stage George Michael and a Rita Franklin you had a beautiful song together people enjoy listening to always remember two wonderful people and I always will listen to Rita Franklin George Michael
    Rest in peace for the both
    🙏🙏🙏🙏😤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏