Every time I see you and I look into your eyes   There's a feeling that I get   And it's way down deep inside, girl   I've been trying to hold on, but you say that you're not sure   I just hope you realize what my heart is going through      How long, must this feeling go on   How long, must I stand the pain and   How long, must this feeling go on   Waiting for the night   Waiting for the right time to come      I know all about the hurt and the problems in the past   I know why you're scared of love,    'Cause you think it just won't last long   Well, I'm here to tell you what I'm saying is all true   There ain't nobody else in life    That can take the place of you      How long, must this feeling go on   How long, must I stand the pain and   How long, must this feeling go on   Waiting for the night   Waiting for the right time to run      Why can't we just run away, and oh run   A place where we can be alone and nobody finds us, run   Can we both just run away, and oh run   Girl, I can't wait to have you      How long, must this feeling go on   How long, must I stand the pain and   How long, must this feeling go on   Waiting for the night   Waiting for the right time to come, to come