Impatience Lyrics by Elvis Costello

Impatience Lyrics

    How long do I have to wait?
    Before I can tell you the things I've been wanting to say
    How long must I hesitate?

    I know it makes sense but it's hard for me to stay away
    But if this is how it has to be
    Maybe it's just a feeling
    That I could name
    But I'd probably best blame...impatience

    You can't miss - what you've never known
    It's quite absurd how you started disturbing me so
    Sometimes - when I am all alone
    I lose my senses
    I have no defences to go

    But if this is how I lose my heart
    Then I shall just embrace that
    My pulse is racing still
    I'm secretly thrilled
    By the laughter that tumbled
    And the tears that I spilled
    As far as I know no one ever got killed
    By impatience

    Tell me - is there danger still?
    I took no heed so a word might as well be deed
    Although - I'd really like to see you now
    I'm almost certain it can't be accomplished with speed

    So, if this how I'll bide my time
    Then I will set it down
    Til we lose our caution
    I'll honour your order
    'Cos it's such sweet torture
    To carry this torch
    In the light of temptation
    Beyond conversation and all expectation
    Pausing a moment or two just mention...
    Impatience

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