Wait For Me
Longing in the Night: The Pigeon Detectives' "Wait For Me
Lyrics
She'll say something that she don't want to
Expressing that she communicates something she doesn't truly mean or want to say.
Will you make it alright?
Questioning if the situation can be made alright or resolved.
And I'll take something that I don't want to
Stating that he will take something he doesn't desire if he stays the night.
If I stay here tonight.
Contemplating the consequences of staying the night.
I don't wanna be the last to leave
Expressing a desire not to be the last to leave, emphasized with repetition.
(Wait for me)
-I don't wanna be the last to leave
-(Wait for me)
-I don't wanna be the last to leave
-(Wait for me)
-I don't wanna be the last to leave
-(Wait for)
-I feel filthy but I still like you
Feeling morally unclean or guilty but still having positive feelings towards the person.
And will I get home tonight?
Questioning whether he will be able to return home tonight.
I feel guilty but I can hide it
Admitting to feeling guilty but able to conceal it until out of sight.
Until I'm out of sight.
Describing the process of hiding guilt until it's no longer visible.
I don't wanna be the last to leave
Reiterating the desire not to be the last to leave, with emphasis through repetition.
(Wait for me)
-I don't wanna be the last to leave
-(Wait for me)
-I don't wanna be the last to leave
-(Wait for me)
-I don't wanna be the last to leave
-(Wait for)
-Now I see your conscience she's wrapped round your ankles
Observing the presence of conscience in the person, emphasizing being unnoticed.
And you didn't notice me stood by the door
-Well I see your conscience she's wrapped round your ankles
-And you didn't notice me stood by the door
-I don't wanna be the last to leave
Repeating the desire not to be the last to leave, underscoring the theme of urgency.
(Wait for me)
-I don't wanna be the last to leave
-(Wait for me)
-I don't wanna be the last to leave
-(Wait for me)
-I don't wanna be the last to leave
-(Wait for me)
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