About the song
Background
“Glad I Waited Just for You” is a song from Reba McEntire’s self-titled debut album, released in 1976. It was issued as a single in 1977, but only reached number 88 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Despite its modest chart performance, the song remains a beloved track among Reba’s early fans.
Themes
The song explores the theme of finding true love after a series of failed relationships. The lyrics express relief and contentment at finally meeting someone who makes everything feel right. It’s a celebration of patience and the belief that the right person is worth waiting for.
Lyrics
The song opens with the singer reflecting on past relationships that left her heartbroken (“Used to be / Love was mean to me / Every love I tried my heart cried that won’t do”). However, the arrival of a new love changes her perspective (“Now you see / Love’s been good to me / I guess my love was waiting just for you”).
The chorus emphasizes the perfect fit between the two lovers (“You and me / Go so well as we / Fit right to a T / Can’t you see we do”). The singer reiterates her joy at having found “the one” (“Gotta say / Glad I waited just for you / I should have known / That my heart could not be wrong”).