From the recording Love & Hugs & Paws (MIKO Edition)
Lyrics
[Intro]
You walked out the door…
Said you’d be right back…
I’ll be strong, I’ll be brave…
But my tail still goes slack.
[Verse 1]
You put on your coat, you grabbed your keys
You kissed me quick, said, “Wait for me, please.”
I stayed behind, though I wanted to run
Counting the minutes 'til you’re home, my only one.
[Pre-Chorus]
I’ll be strong, I’ll be fine
Though I miss you all the time
I’ll keep my paws from the couch
And my bark from too loud
But I’ll whimper just a little
When the silence fills the room
Still I’ll wag, still I’ll shine
You’ll be back soon.
[Chorus]
I’ll survive, waiting at the door
Every step you take brings me love once more
I’ll survive, though the hours feel long
’Cause your hug and your kiss keep my heart strong.
[Verse 2]
The shadows move, but I stay true
Dreaming of playtime, just me and you
I might cry, I might sigh, but I’ll be okay
Because forever with you is where I’ll stay.
[Pre-Chorus]
Time goes slow, clocks don’t move
But my heart still beats for you
Every sound out on the street
Makes me jump up on my feet
But when the key turns in the lock
My whole world will light again
You’ll be home, you’ll be near
And this waiting will end.
[Chorus]
I’ll survive, waiting at the door
Every step you take brings me love once more
I’ll survive, though the hours feel long
’Cause your hug and your kiss keep my heart strong.
[Bridge]
Go on, go on, I’ll be fine
I’ll guard the house like it’s all mine
You left a treat, I’ll chew it slow
But I’ll be ready when you say hello!
[Chorus]
I’ll survive, waiting at the door (waiting, waiting)
Every step you take brings me love once more (come back, baby)
I’ll survive, though the hours feel long (woof, woof)
’Cause your hug and your kiss keep my heart strong (my love is strong!)
[Outro]
Waiting at the door… waiting at the door…
I’m waggin’, I’m smilin’, I’m waitin’, I’m waitin’…
I'm waggin'. I'm smilin'.
I'm waitin'. I'm wildin'.
Woof! Woof!