The story
He counts the hours until the day turns to her.
He clocks in at seven with her picture on the dash, a text promising tonight, and a reservation waiting downtown. By five, he is tearing out of the lot, dust in the parking lot, pedal down the two-lane, racing past the boss, the boys, and every minute that held him back, until her pretty face is standing at the gate.
Lyrics
Verse 1
I've been clockin' in at seven, watchin' minutes turn to hours Got your picture on my dash between the coffee stains and flowers You texted me this mornin', said tonight's gonna be ours Now every second feels like Sunday stuck in traffic in the dark
Pre-Chorus
I got reservations at that place you like downtown Candles, corner booth, your favorite pinot by the round
Chorus
I've been waitin' all day, waitin' all day For the clock to hit five so I can race your way Waitin' all day, like a kid on Christmas Eve Girl, you're the only present that I need I've been waitin' all day
Verse 2
My boss is talkin' numbers but I'm countin' down the time Drawin' hearts on sticky notes like I'm back in second line The boys say I'm whipped, I say I'm blessed beyond belief 'Cause comin' home to you is comin' home to my relief
Chorus
I've been waitin' all day, waitin' all day For the clock to hit five so I can race your way Waitin' all day, like a kid on Christmas Eve Girl, you're the only present that I need I've been waitin' all day
Verse 3
Five o'clock just hit and I'm already out the door Dust cloud in the parkin' lot, pedal's on the floor Pullin' in the driveway, see you standin' at the gate Every second was worth waitin' when I see that pretty face
Bridge
In a world that's always rushin' You're the only thing worth slowin' down for But right now I'm doin' eighty Down this two-lane 'cause I can't wait no more I've been waitin', waitin', waitin' all day
The sound
Upbeat country love song, 118 BPM, bouncy acoustic guitar rhythm, bright electric guitar fills, tight snare and kick groove, bass with a happy walking feel, fiddle dancing through the chorus, light banjo accents, cheerful and lovesick male vocal, feel-good production with a toe-tapping energy