In the autumn on the ground,
Between the traffic and the ordinary sounds
I am thinking signs and seasons while a north wind blows through
I watch as lovers pass me by
Walking stories, who's and how's and why's
Musing lazily on love, pondering you
I'll give it time, give it space and be still for a spell
When it's time to walk that way we wanna walk it well

I'll be waiting for you, baby
I'll be holding back the darkest night
Love is waiting 'til we're ready, 'til it's right
Love is waiting

It's my caution not the cold
There's no other hand that I would rather hold
The climate changes, I'm singing for the strangers about you
Don't keep time, slow the pace
Honey, hold on if you can
The bets are getting surer now that you're my man

I'll be waiting for you, baby
I'll be holding back the darkest night
Love is waiting 'til we're ready, 'til it's right
Love is waiting

I could write a million songs about the way you say my name
I could live a lifetime with you and then do it all again
And like I can't force the sun to rise or hasten summer's start
Neither should I rush my way into your heart

I'll be waiting for you, baby
I'll be holding back the darkest night
Love is waiting 'til we're ready, 'til it's right

I'll be waiting for you, baby
I'll be holding back the darkest night
Love is waiting 'til we're ready, 'til it's right
Love is waiting