"Can't Help but Wait" is the second single from the Trey Songz album Trey Day. The song is written by Johntá Austin, Mikkel S. Eriksen, and Tor Erik Hermansen. On the issue date of October 6, 2007, the single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 99. American actor Jackie Long (ATL) appears in the video as the abusive boyfriend. "Can't Help but Wait" peaked within the Top 20 of the Hot 100, at #14. The video was filmed in Jersey City, New Jersey. The song was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards

"Can't Help But Wait" was written by Johntá Austin with its producers, Stargate. It was sent for United States rhythmic contemporary airplay on August 7, 2007 by Songbook and Atlantic Records. Elsewhere, "Can't Help But Wait" was released as a one-track digital download by WEA International on August 28, 2007. Additionally, Atlantic Records released a CD single on March 17, 2008 in the United Kingdom. According to the sheet music published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, "Can't Help But Wait" is an R&B song set in common time with a moderate R&B tempo of 112 beats per minute. It is written in the key of G minor, and follows the chord progression of E♭maj₇–Cm₉–Gm₉–Gm, and Songz' voice in the song spans from F₄ to G₅. "Can't Help But Wait" is about Songz wanting a woman who is mistreated by her boyfriend; he attempts to persuade the woman to leave her partner. Throughout the song, Songz gives examples of how women can be treated courteously. A remix of "Can't Help But Wait" features Lil Wayne.

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