Emily worked as a waitress in Nashville for several years, penning this song after a long night at the restaurant with songwriter and fellow serving-commiserator, Shannon Wright.
[Verse 1]
Can I take your order please?
We’ve got 2 for 1 drinks
No, no, I’m not busy
I can bring you anything
No I don’t need to write it down
Please, I’ve got this down by now
Oh, take your time
I know I would take mine
[Chorus]
But I’m waiting on you
Waiting on pay
Waiting on tables
Waiting all day
Waiting on a savior to walk in this place
And take me away
I’m just a waitress
[Verse 2]
Wish I was that girl sittin at 31
Sippin’ on beers instead of pouring ‘em
Oh, wouldn’t it be nice?
To be somebody else tonight
[Chorus]
Not waiting on you
Waiting on pay
Waiting on tables
Waiting all day
Waiting on a savior to walk in this place
And take me away
I’m just a waitress
[Bridge]
I’m at your service
I hope you enjoy it
Come back and see me
You know where I’ll be
[Down-Chorus]
Waiting on you
Waiting on pay
Waiting on tables all damn day
On a savior to walk in this place
And take me away...
[Chorus]
Waiting on you
Waiting on pay
Waiting on tables
Waiting all day
Waiting on a savior to walk in this place
And take me away
I’m just a, I’m just a
I’m just a waitress
Waitress was written by Shannon Wright & Emily Hackett.
Waitress was produced by Davis Naish.