Aretha Franklin | Lyrics | I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

Like a warrior that fights and wins the battle
I know the taste of victory
Though I went through some nights consumed by the shadows
And was crippled emotionally

Somehow I made it through the heartache
I escaped
I found my way out of the darkness, kept my faith
Kept my faith

And the river was deep, I didn't falter
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, it didn't stop me
I knew you were waiting, knew you were waiting for me

With an endless desire, I kept on searching
Sure, in time our eyes would meet
And like the bridge is on fire, the hurt is over
One touch and you set me free

I don't regret a single moment
Looking back, when I think of all those disappointments
I just laugh, I just laugh

And the river was deep, I didn't falter
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, it didn't stop me
I knew you were waiting, knew you were waiting for me

So we were drawn together through destiny
I know this love we share was meant to be