Wait

Yearning in Waiting: Decoding Lou Reed's Poetic Plea
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Lyrics

Wait (disgrace)

Expressing a feeling of disgrace associated with waiting.

I know I shouldn't, but we'll wait (such a pretty face)

Despite knowing it's not advisable, expressing a willingness to wait, admiring a pretty face.

I know the time is getting late (such a waste)

Acknowledging the lateness of the time and potential regret, considering it a waste.

And here is what you hesitate (such a pretty face)

Referring to something being hesitated upon, still appreciating a pretty face.

But still I really wish that you'd wait (such a waste)

Expressing a desire for the other person to wait despite potential waste, admiring their beauty.

Although the passion might abate (such a pretty face)

Recognizing a potential decrease in passion but still appreciating a pretty face.

And find you in another state (it's such a state)

Suggesting finding the person in a different emotional state, labeled as a "state."

That will seem just as a mistake (it's such a waste)

Anticipating that the alternative state will be perceived as a mistake and a waste.

Oh baby, I really think that I oughta wait (such a pretty face)

Expressing a personal inclination to wait, emphasizing a pretty face.

Wait (it was such a waste)

Reiterating the concept of waiting, reflecting on it being a waste.

I really wouldn't want your hate (it's such a pretty face)

Expressing a reluctance to receive hatred, again highlighting a pretty face.

Certainly not after like late (such a waste)

Rejecting the idea of receiving hate, especially after a late stage.

You want to give not only take (it's such a pretty face)

Highlighting the importance of giving, not just taking, admiring a pretty face.

I know propriety is such a waste (it's such a disgrace)

Commenting on the perceived wastefulness of propriety, labeling it a disgrace.

But then it says you really have to wait (such a pretty face)

Acknowledging societal norms that suggest waiting, admiring a pretty face.

Considering the present state (such a waste)

Considering the current emotional state or situation, potentially seen as a waste.

Don't change my mind at such a late stage (such a waste)

Resisting a change of mind in a late stage, perceived as wasteful.

Oh baby, don't you think you oughta wait (such a pretty face)

Encouraging the other person to wait, again emphasizing a pretty face.

Ooohhh

Expressing emotional sounds, possibly reflecting a sense of longing or anticipation.

Ooohhh

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Ooohhh

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Ooohhh

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Wait

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Oh, now baby, how I wish you would wait

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I really wish you'd hesitate

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Oh, baby, baby please why don't you wait

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Oh, how I really wish you'd wait

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Oh, how I wish you'd hesitate

Reiterating the wish for hesitation, expressing a desire for the other person to wait.

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