Jhené Aiko

Lyrics

[Directed by Alex Nazari]

[Verse 1]
Picture me rolling
Out in the open, baby, I know
That you would notice
You have been hoping I wouldn't go

[Hook 1]
Should I be waiting?
Should I be waiting for you?
Don't keep me wading
I will turn blue

[Verse 2]
Picture me rolling
Out in the open with some other man I know
Thought you would notice
And you were hoping feelings wouldn't start to grow

[Hook 2]
While I was wading, while I was wading
Wading for you
I have been wading, I will be wading
Till I turn blue
[Verse 3]
I am not perfect
I would never let you think I was more than this
As good as it gets
I'll have more regret, you're something I cannot miss

[Hook 3]
I will be wading, I will be wading
For you
I will be wading, I will be wading
Till I turn blue

[Verse 3]
I am not perfect
I would never let you think I was more than this
As good as it gets
I'll have one regret, you're something I cannot miss

[Hook 3]
I will be wading, I will be wading
Wading for you
I will be wading, I will be wading
Till I turn blue

[Outro]
And I will do it, I’ll do it
I’ll prove it, I’ve proved it
I’ve proven my love
Baby, don’t do it, don’t do it
Don’t ruin what you in
And you did, my love
And I will do it, I’ll do it
I’ll prove it, I’ve proved it
I’ve proven my love
Baby, don’t do it, don’t do it
Don’t ruin what you in
And you did, my love

Jhené Aiko is a talented American singer and songwriter renowned for her emotive lyrics and soulful music. Her song “Wading” is a melancholic track that conveys the feelings of heartbreak and longing. Composed with heart-wrenching lyrics and a captivating melody, the song has gained a lot of popularity among R&B fans.

Released in 2016, “Wading” is a single from Jhené Aiko’s sophomore studio album, “Trip.” The song takes inspiration from her past relationships and experiences. It narrates a story of a woman who's trying to hold onto hope that things will work out between her and the love of her life. With the song “Wading,” Jhené Aiko proves her prowess as both a singer and a songwriter.

About Wading

At first glance, the title “Wading” seems to imply waiting, but on closer inspection, it reveals a clever wordplay with the word “waiting.” Jhené Aiko uses the word “Wading” to draw a connection between waiting and wading. The song’s premise is that the narrator is waiting for her lover who seems to be ‘the one’ she has been searching for all her life. The waiting is likened to wading in a vast ocean, with the shifting sands of time engulfing the narrator’s hope with each passing day.

The opening lyrics set the tone for the entire song, with Jhené Aiko singing, “Got everything I need in this room. Smoke clouds and a scent of perfume. And I'm breathing and I'm breathing and I'm trying to make room.” These lyrics convey a sense of longing and emptiness, with the narrator feeling incomplete and desperately searching for love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman feeling lost and alone in a crowded room.

The chorus of the song further expands on the theme of waiting and the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies it. Jhené Aiko sings, “Wading, waiting. Thinking 'bout diving in. Would you take my hand? Oh, won't you take my hand? And we could just wade together. I don't wanna try and control it. Baby, I just gotta let it flow.” Here, the singer expresses her desire to take a leap of faith and dive into a relationship with the man she's waiting for, hoping that he will reciprocate her love.

The music video for “Wading” complements the song perfectly. Directed by Jay Ahn, the music video features Jhené Aiko in her signature cool and subdued style, dressed in a flowy white gown. The video opens with Jhené sitting alone in the desert before being joined by a man dressed in a black suit. The two share fleeting moments together as they walk around the desert, with the lyrics of the song perfectly encapsulating the mood of the video.

The climax of the music video sees Jhené Aiko and the man in the black suit surrounded by a group of men in blue shirts who launch an attack on the black-suited man. The entire sequence of the video, coupled with the lyrics of the song, conveys the message that love can be fleeting and fragile, and that waiting for it can be a tumultuous experience.

All in all, “Wading” is a hauntingly beautiful song that showcases Jhené Aiko’s talent as a songwriter and singer. The song's message of longing and wait, perfectly depicted by the music video, strikes a chord with listeners who have experienced heartbreak or the ache of unrequited love. A must-listen for R&B fans, “Wading” is a sonic masterpiece that will leave you with a lasting impression.

• Release Date: September 9, 2014
• Artist: Jhené Aiko