Lyric

Waiting Is Part of the Date

51

You’re not here

Well, of course you’re not

It’s still

Two hours to go

Got here way too early

Couldn’t help myself today

Heart is beating faster

Trying not to show my face

Guess I’ll take a little walk

Find the place we’re going to

Turn the corner

Walk ahead

There it is

Checked the door

Checked the street

Now I know just where we’ll meet

Walking back like nothing’s up

Like this is just another day

Trying hard to hide the way

I’m floating somewhere far away

Keep it cool

Just play it cool

Not yet

How many times

Have I checked the time?

But hey

Waiting is part of the date

I already started without you

Waiting is part of the date

Even alone, today feels brand new

When I finally see you

I know I won’t stop smiling

Still I’m gonna try

To play it cool

How much longer

Till the time we said?

Two hours left

That’s a while

But hey

Waiting is part of the date

All those minutes moving slowly

Suddenly are flying by

Now it’s almost time to meet you

And I’m nervous, don’t know why

Gotta find myself a mirror

One last check before you come

Hair looks good

Shirt looks fine

Yeah, I think I’m done

Window glass will have to do

Fix my hair and check it twice

Take a breath

And wear that look

Like everything is totally fine

Keep it cool

Just play it cool

Are you here?

Almost here?

Then my phone lights up

I read your message

Running a little late

Running late?

I really don’t mind

Because our date

Already started in my mind

Waiting is part of the date

Guess we just made it a little longer

Waiting is part of the date

Every minute makes the feeling stronger

When I finally see you

I know I won’t stop smiling

So until then

I’ll play it cool

Which way will you come from?

Maybe there

Maybe here

Someone looks a bit like you

My heart jumps

Nope

Not you

Check my phone

Check the time

Look up at the street again

Any minute now

Waiting is part of the date

Even when you’re not beside me

Waiting is part of the date

All these butterflies will be a memory

I don’t care if you’re a little late

I know that you’ll be here

And knowing that

Is more than enough for me

When I finally see you

I know I won’t stop smiling

So one last time

I’ll play it cool

Waiting is part of the date

Are you here?

Almost here?

Oh!

...Nope

Not yet

Lyricist
WATARU KIMURA
Composer
51
Producer
51
Vocals
51

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The main character arrives two hours early for a date. He checks the way to the restaurant, looks for a mirror, watches the clock again and again, and tries his best to stay calm. But in his heart, the date has already begun. A bright and sweet love song about the excitement of waiting, the butterflies before meeting someone special, and the little moments that become part of the date itself. The song ends before they finally meet, leaving that anticipation alive until the very last moment.