About the song
In the realm of modern country music, few artists have maintained the sincerity, wit, and heartfelt storytelling of **Brad Paisley**. Known for his clever lyrics, warm vocal delivery, and exceptional guitar work, Paisley has long balanced humor with emotion in a way that resonates deeply with listeners of all ages. Nowhere is this balance more gracefully struck than in his poignant track **”Waitin’ On A Woman.”**
Originally released as part of his 2005 album *Time Well Wasted*—and later re-released as a single in 2008 with an accompanying music video featuring the late Andy Griffith—**”Waitin’ On A Woman”** is not just a love song. It’s a gentle meditation on patience, devotion, and the small, beautiful rituals of long-term companionship. Through the lens of a seasoned older man sharing his life wisdom with a younger one, the song slowly unfolds into something both personal and universal.
The storytelling here is rich, yet remarkably simple. The narrator recalls meeting an elderly gentleman on a bench, who casually explains that he’s just “waitin’ on a woman”—his wife, that is, who takes her time getting ready. But as the verses evolve, it becomes clear that the song is also a reflection on love that lasts a lifetime and beyond. The older man’s words carry a touching double meaning: he’ll keep waiting for her, even in the next life.
**Brad Paisley** delivers this narrative with tenderness and restraint, never tipping too far into sentimentality, but instead letting the lyric breathe. His guitar work, ever tasteful, gently supports the song’s emotional center without overpowering it. The charm of **”Waitin’ On A Woman”** lies in its understated wisdom—reminding us that love is often most deeply felt not in grand gestures, but in the quiet, everyday moments of waiting, listening, and simply being present.
For older listeners, especially, this song may feel like a soft nod to shared memories and enduring partnerships. It’s a modern country classic that honors the past, speaks to the present, and carries a timeless message about love, patience, and growing old together.
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Lyrics
Sittin’ on a bench at West Town Mall
He sat down in his overalls and asked me
“You waitin’ on a woman?”
I nodded, yeah and said, “How ’bout you”
He said, “Son since 1952 I’ve been waitin’ on a woman”
“And when I picked her up for our first date
I told her, I’d be there at eight”
And she came down the stairs at eight-thirty
She said, “I’m sorry that I took so long
Didn’t like a thing that I tried on”
But let me tell you son, she sure looked pretty
Yeah, she’ll take her time, but I don’t mind
Waitin’ on a woman
He said the weddin’ took a year to plan
You talk about an anxious man, I was nervous
And waitin’ on a woman
And then he nudged my arm like old men do
And said, “I’ll say this ’bout the honeymoon, it was worth it
Waitin’ on a woman”
And I don’t guess we’ve been anywhere
She hasn’t made us late I swear
Sometimes she does it just ’cause she can do it
Boy, it’s just a fact of life
It’ll be the same with your young wife
Might as well go on and get used to it
She’ll take her time ’cause you don’t mind
Waitin’ on a woman
I’ve read somewhere statistics show
The man’s always the first to go
And that makes sense ’cause I know she won’t be ready
So when it finally comes my time
And I get to the other side
I’ll find myself a bench, if they’ve got any
I hope she takes her time, ’cause I don’t mind
Waitin’ on a woman
Honey, take your time, ’cause I don’t mind
Waitin’ on a woman
