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The Prodigal
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Aug 21, 2026 updated
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Amy Grant's song "The Prodigal (I'll Be Waiting)" is a tender reflection on unconditional love and patient hope, inspired by the biblical parable of the prodigal son. The narrator speaks to someone who has wandered away, expressing deep longing and a commitment to wait for their return. The lyrics convey a sense of enduring love that persists despite distance and time, with a willingness to forgive and welcome back. The song emphasizes the themes of forgiveness, hope, and the transformative power of love, mirroring God's patient love for His children.
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I face the day again
Against the window pane
I remain your closest friend
And wish you back again
You wonder how I feel
You think you've pushed too foar
If only you could see this pen
Scribbling down my heart
[Chorus:]
I'll be waiting
I may be young or old and gray
Counting the days
But I'll be waiting
And when I finally see you come
I'll run when I see you
I'll meet you
But still the days drag on
Why did you decide to go
Did you only need to see
What only time can show
[Chorus]
And even if
You never do return
Still I will have learned
How to love you bettter
[Chorus]