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Lyrics • Island Firelight

Worth the Wait

Haupia Telegraph

Lyrics

Verse 1

North Shore Saturday, blue sky day,
Headed to Waimea all the way.
One mile out...
Traffic came to a crawl...
I looked at her and said,
"We'll find a spot after all."
She smiled and laughed,
Said, "No worries."
I said,
"You go have fun...
I'll handle the rest."

Pre-Chorus

One car...
Two cars...
Three cars ahead...
She kissed my cheek...
Then she said...

Chorus

Worth the wait...
That's what she said...
As she grabbed her towel...
And smiled instead.
She headed for the rock...
Caught every swell...
I moved ten feet...
Called it a win.
Worth the wait...
That's what she'd say...
While I was still...
Looking for a spot.

Verse 2

Blinker on...
Ready to go...
Thought I had it...
Then wouldn't you know...
Muddy Jeep...
Slid right on in...
I just laughed...
Couldn't help but grin.
Uncle reached his truck...
Opened the tailgate...
Forgot his slippahs...
Guess I'd have to wait.

Bridge

Guy loaded his gear...
I started to grin...
Locked up his truck...
Then headed back out.
Lady grabbed her keys...
Thought, "This is my chance..."
Grabbed her beach bag...
Then headed back out.
Thought I found a spot...
Too late again.

Final Chorus

Worth the wait...
That's what she said...
Hair all salty...
Sun-kissed instead.
"You missed my biggest jump..."
I said,
"I know..."
"But I found parking..."
She laughed...
"Let's go."
Worth the wait...
Every minute...
Some things in life...
Are worth the wait.

Outro

Waimea...
One parking spot...
One perfect wahine...
Worth the wait.

Lyrics provided by Haupia Telegraph.