Wait for You (Myles Smith song)

"Wait for You"
Single by Myles Smith
from the EP A Minute...
Released23 August 2024 (2024-08-23)
Length3:21
LabelIt's OK to Feel, Sony
Songwriters
  • Myles Smith
  • Peter Fenn
  • Jesse Fink
ProducerFenn
Myles Smith singles chronology
"Stargazing"
(2024)
"Wait for You"
(2024)
"Whisper"
(2024)

"Wait for You" is a song by British singer-songwriter Myles Smith. It was released on 23 August 2024 as the second single from his second EP A Minute....

In a statement, Smith describes the song as "an introspective and deeply emotional track". Smith added "It delves into the struggle of watching a friend (my previous self) battle their inner demons and their commitment to stand by them through their darkest times. The lyrics reflect a promise of unwavering support and patience, capturing the essence of a relationship that transcends time and hardship."[1][2]

Reception

Lara Thissen from Melo Maniac Mag wrote: "The song has a beautiful melody that builds up its strength and takes up pace towards the end. The musician has this stunning talent to layer his harmonies in a way that makes listening to the song feel like it's a first time experience all over again, no matter how many times you've actually listened to the song already."[3]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Wait for You"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] 31
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[5] 7
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] 56
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 17
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[8] 5
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 53
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] 33

Year-end charts

2024 year-end chart performance for "Wait for You"
Chart (2024) Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[11] 68
2025 year-end chart performance for "Wait for You"
Chart (2025) Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] 90

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[13] Gold 40,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[14] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Myles Smith premieres new single, "Wait for You"". 1057 The Point. August 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Myles Smith Unveils Brand New Single "Wait for You"". Music Talkers. August 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Song Review: 'Wait for You' by Myles Smith". Melo Maniac Mag. August 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Myles Smith – Stargazing" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 51, 2024" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Myles Smith – Stargazing" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  7. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 35". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart on 5/9/2024 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Myles Smith Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
  11. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2024" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  12. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2025" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  13. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Myles Smith – Wait for You". Music Canada. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  14. ^ "British single certifications – Myles Smith – Wait for You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 September 2025. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Wait for You Myles Smith in the "Search:" field.
  15. ^ "American single certifications – Myles Smith – Wait for You". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 12 September 2025.