Lyrics
Got a pinch of tobacco in my pocket
Carries a bit of tobacco but doesn't intend to use it immediately.
I'm not gonna roll it no I'm not gonna smoke it
Doesn't plan to indulge in smoking until a specific moment.
'Till we're staring at the stars and the rockets
Wants to wait until a particular romantic moment, indicated by the imagery of stars and rockets.
Twinkling in the silvery night
Describes the atmosphere of the night with twinkling stars and rockets.
Two sips of whiskey in the flask but I'm not gonna drink them
Has whiskey but intends to save it for a special occasion.
I swear I'll make it last
Intends to cherish and savor the moment when they can share the drink with a loved one.
'Till we're drinking out of the same glass again
Desires to drink together again as a symbol of intimacy and closeness.
And though the sand may be washed by the sea
Symbolic representation of the passage of time and change using nature's elements.
And the old will be lost in the new
Implies that the past will fade away with new experiences.
Well four will not wait for three
Time won't pause or wait for others; it continues to move forward.
For three never waited for two
People often don't wait for each other as time progresses.
And though you will not wait for me
Even if someone doesn't wait, the singer is willing to wait for them.
I'll wait for you
Expresses the singer's commitment to waiting for the other person.
Got a Polaroid picture in my wallet
Carries a photo but won't damage it; implies valuing memories.
I'm not going to tear it no I'm not gonna spoil it
Will preserve the picture and the associated emotions.
It's an unspoken heartbreak
Represents an unspoken sorrow or disappointment.
A heartbroken handshake I'll take with me where I go
Plans to carry the emotional burden wherever they go.
And three words on the tip of my tongue
Harbors words that won't be uttered or sung.
Not to be spoken nor sung
Intent on keeping these words unsaid or unexpressed.
Or whispered to anyone
Won't share these words even in whispers with anyone.
'Till I scream them at the top of my lungs again
But anticipates yelling them out loud at some point.
And though the sand may be washed by the sea
Reiterates the passage of time and changes brought by it.
And the old will be lost in the new
Continues the idea that the past fades with the arrival of the new.
Well four will not wait for three
Emphasizes the relentlessness of time and its onward march.
For three never waited for two
Reflects how time doesn't pause for anyone.
And though you will not wait for me
Even if someone doesn't wait, the singer remains committed to waiting.
I'll wait for you
Reaffirms the singer's resolve to wait for the other person.
I'll wait for you
Repeats the commitment to wait for the person.
And I'll wait for you
Emphasizes the determination to wait despite any circumstances.
Got a pinch of tobacco in my pocket
Repeats the earlier mention of carrying tobacco without immediate intent to use it.
I'm not gonna roll it no I'm not gonna smoke it
Reiterates the decision to postpone smoking until a specific moment.
'Till we're staring at the stars and the rockets
Desires to wait for a special moment to share, similar to line 3.
Twinkling in the silvery night
Repeats the description of the night sky with stars and rockets.
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