Lyrics

what are you waiting for

do you remember when we were very young
lying on the grass beneath the summer sky
and counting one by one
those stars we wished upon
and the promises we made
no matter where our lives may lead
we'd never let the dreams in our hearts fade

and though those stars just like your dreams
each passing year seem far away
they're much closer than you think
and when you reach for them you'll find a way so..

what are you waiting for
your life's an open door
the stars are calling
won't you answer to the invitation
why are you holding back
when your heart's the only map
you need to reach your destination
so what are you waiting for

was it the storms you faced or the times you have failed
that knocked you off the course your dreams had set
and took the wind from your sails
and made the fire of hope more a flicker than a flame
as your belief gave way to doubt
and you a little more each day became

like so many who had missed the chance
that slowly passed them by
ignoring all that could have been
and the voice inside that cries

what are you waiting for
your life's an open door
the stars are calling
won't you answer to the invitation
why are you holding back
when your heart's the only map
you need to reach your destination
so what are you waiting for

you can always find a reason
to put it off 'til someday when
as others pass you by to touch the sky
and so I ask you once again

what are you waiting for
your life's an open door
the stars are calling
won't you answer to the invitation
why are you holding back
when your heart's the only map
you need to reach your destination

you may have settled for the way life is
but you were meant for so much more
so what are you waiting for

words and music copyright 2011 Scott Seabock ASCAP