The Wait – English Lyrics

• By: Poppy
• Album: Empty Hands

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Poppy's "The Wait" and discover a rich tapestry of emotion and musical exploration. This song, with its blend of metalcore and pop sensibilities, offers a unique opportunity to engage with English through evocative lyrics that ponder themes of patience, longing, and the true value of enduring for love. Pay attention to how Poppy's distinctive vocals convey complex feelings, making it a compelling piece for language learners to unpack meaning and build vocabulary in a dynamic musical context.

[English]

I haven't the time and I can't contain myself

The lack of concern that's on my mind is a privilege

Off in a fit of rage, either way, your day is yours not mine

Co-misery is common place, doing so as you always do, oh

This could all be gone in a moment

Or will persisting break the fall?

In the back of your head, do the sirens keep getting louder?

Does the love feel unrest, fill the void that was left by a lover?

Darling, is it the time or the place?

Is forever worth the wait for me?

...

What pleasure will you find

If you entertain yourself?

Seen punching the air

Watch the freedom causing you to lose your sight

This could all be yours in a moment

Only if it's really what you like

In the back of your head, do the sirens keep getting louder?

Does the love feel unrest, fill the void that was left by a lover?

Darling, is it the time or the place?

Is forever worth the wait for me?

...

Feel the break in the power lines

Staying in, not going outside

Spin the clock just to waste my time

I'm the who I've been my entire life

(This could all be gone in a moment)

(This could all be gone in a moment)

In the back of your head, do the sirens keep getting louder?

Does the love feel unrest, fill the void that was left by a lover?

Darling, is it the time or the place, from the risk that we take, is it the time?

Burn the walls they made, do it all in your name

Found we're one in the same, is forever worth the wait?

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
contain /kənˈteɪn/ B1	verb - to hold or keep something within limits
privilege /ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ/ B1	noun - a special right or advantage available only to a particular person or group
rage /reɪdʒ/ A2	noun - violent uncontrollable anger
misery /ˈmɪzəri/ A2	noun - a state of great unhappiness or emotional distress
persist /pərˈsɪst/ B1	verb - to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action
sirens /ˈsaɪrənz/ A2	noun - a loud signal emitting a loud wailing noise, used as a warning or alert
unrest /ʌnˈrɛst/ B1	noun - a state of dissatisfaction or agitation
void /vɔɪd/ B1	noun - a completely empty space
entertain /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/ A2	verb - to provide amusement or enjoyment
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ A1	noun - the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants
spin /spɪn/ A1	verb - to rotate or cause to rotate rapidly
entire /ɪnˈtaɪər/ A2	adjective - whole; complete
burn /bɜːrn/ A1	verb - to be damaged or destroyed by fire
walls /wɔːlz/ A1	noun - a solid structure that encloses or divides an area
worth /wɜːrθ/ A2	adjective - having a value that justifies or deserves