According to Allmusic critic Richie Unterberger, this is not a problem since 'enhancing the general mysterious atmosphere is more important than providing an answer.' Music critic Bill Janovitz suggests that the first verse sounds like singer Jagger is 'tiptoeing as if in a game of hide and seek.' Janovitz suggests that the first refrain begins to suggest that the singer may not just be waiting for an actual person, but rather it suggests 'a deepening perception.that promises to offset the paranoia in the lyrics' with the words 'It happens all the time/It's censored from our minds.' Rolling Stones biographer Martin Elliot interprets the message of the lyrics as 'don't fear the reaper.' They have the singer 'waiting for someone to come out of somewhere' but don't provide any details of the circumstances. 'I Am Waiting' was recorded between 6 and 9 March 1966 at RCA Studios in Hollywood, California.

It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and released on the band's 1966 studio album Aftermath.

'I Am Waiting' is a song recorded by the English rock band the Rolling Stones.

Tell me why i'm waiting for someone who