Lyrics Elvis Costello – Impatience

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

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 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