Impatience Lyrics - Elvis Costello

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 

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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 

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So, if this is 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 to mention... 

Impatience