"Right Here Waiting" is a song featured in the 2024 film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice which was written and composed by Richard Marx. The song is a humorous and touching moment where Beetlejuice serenades Lydia Deetz, trying to persuade her to say his name three times.
Background[]
In the film, the song occurs during a comedic yet heartfelt scene where Beetlejuice, played by Michael Keaton, attempts to charm Lydia Deetz, played by Winona Ryder, by lip-syncing to Richard Marx's classic ballad "Right Here Waiting". The scene takes place in the model graveyard, adding a whimsical and eerie atmosphere to the performance. Beetlejuice's rendition of the song showcases his mischievous and charismatic personality, while Lydia's response reflects her complex feelings towards the ghostly trickster. The scene serves as a pivotal moment in the film, emphasizing the unique bond between the characters and adding depth to their interactions.
Lyrics[]
Oceans apart, day after day
And I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line
But it doesn't stop the pain
If I see you next to never
Then how can we say forever?
Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
I took for granted, all the times
That I thought would last somehow
I hear the laughter, I taste the tears
But I can't get near you now
Oh, can't you see it, baby
You've got me going crazy
Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
I wonder how we can survive
This romance
But in the end if I'm with you
I'll take the chance
Oh, can't you see it, baby
You've got me going crazy
Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
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Songs
Original:Day-O • Man Smart, Woman Smarter • Sweethart from Venezuela • Jump in the Line • Regnava Nel Silenzio
Sequel:MacArthur Park • Margaritaville • Tragedy • Somedays • Cry, Cry • Where's the Man • Right Here Waiting • Svefn-G-Englar • Soul Train Theme
Locations
Afterlife Call Center • Barber Shop • Betelgeuse's Grave • Connecticut • Dante's Inferno Room • Jane Butterfield's Real Estate and Travel Agency • Juno's Office • Miss Shannon's School For Girls • Maitland Hardware • Maitland Residence • Neitherworld • Neitherworld Waiting Room • The Bridge • Saturn • Winter River • Winter River Fire Dept.
Objects
Art in America • Handbook for the Recently Deceased • Model of Winter River • The Afterlife • The Birds of America • The Living and the Dead
