This song is directly referring to the Biblical story of Samson and Delilah. In the story, Samson, a Nazirite who derived immense strength from his hair, is in love with Delilah. Delilah, bribed by the Philistines into finding out Samson’s secret to his strength, pressured Samson into revealing his...
[Verse 1]
Samson, the strength
That's in your arms
Oh to be your stunning bride
[Verse 2]
Samson, your hair
Glistening like sun
Oh would that it were mine
[Verse 3]
Samson, your hair
That's in my hands
I'll keep it safe
You're mine, you're mine
[Chorus]
He said "Wait!", said "Wait!"
"Delilah my babe! Delilah my babe!"
Said "Wait!", said "Wait!"
"Delilah my babe! Delilah my babe!"
Said "Wait!", said "Wait!"
"Delilah my babe! You lied in my face!
You cut off my hair! You lied in my bed!"
[Verse 4]
Samson, you'll stay
With your 'Lilah
I hold you in my hands, yeah
Your hairy strength
My man, my man
[Chorus]
He said "Wait!", said "Wait!"
"Delilah my babe! Delilah my babe!"
Said "Wait!", said "Wait!"
"Delilah my babe! Delilah my babe!"
He said "Wait!", said "Wait!"
"Delilah my babe! Delilah my babe!"
Said "Wait!", said "Wait!"
"Delilah my babe! You lied in my face!
You cut off my hair! You lied in my bed!"