I Can't Wait
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I can't wait, I can't wait
Sometime she talks to him
Sometimes when she's only dreaming
Then when she wakes up
Somehow she still believes him
Yes, I know you
Tho we've been out of touch
Yes, I know you
To be continued, it's too much baby
I can't wait, I can't wait
Well, if I'm wasting my time while you make up your mind
Well, I can't wait, I can't wait
And I've got to know when I can see you again, well
I can't wait, I can't wait
Yes, I know you
Tho we've been out of touch
I can't wait, I can't wait (I can't wait)
What can I do when I'm crazy for you
She wonders how many more hours
Her heart will feel broken
In secret she says she needs to see him
But no words are spoken
Well, she dances around in a circle
Well, she's got that feeling now
Blame it on something at first sight
Put the blame on me, if you want to
To be continued
I can't wait, I can't wait
If I'm wasting my time while you make up your mind, baby
I can't wait I can't wait
And I got to know when I can see you again, now
I can't wait I can't wait (I can't wait)
What can I do when I'm crazy for you, baby
I can't wait, I can't wait (I can't wait)
You know, I'm waiting you, darling, I'm waiting you, darling
I can't wait, I can't wait
If I'm wasting my time while you make up your mind, baby
I can't wait, I can't wait
And I've got to know when I can see you again, well
I can't wait, I can't wait, now
No, no, time will, make up your mind, baby
I can't wait, I can't wait (I can't wait)
The song "I Can't Wait" by Stevie Nicks is a story of unrequited love. The singer is deeply in love with someone who doesn't seem to reciprocate her feelings fully. The song talks about the tug of war that the singer experiences between her heart and her rational self. The singer is waiting for the person she is in love with to make up their mind about whether they feel the same way about her, but in the meantime, her heart is breaking. She dances around in a circle because she can't contain her feelings any longer. The singer's emotions alternate between hope and frustration as she wonders if this person will ever reciprocate her love.
In the second verse, it becomes apparent that the love is unrequited because the person the singer loves isn't speaking to her. The singer is pining for them but can't find the words to express herself. She's frustrated because she doesn't want to wait around forever for this person, but she can't help herself. The lyrics "I can't wait" are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's feelings of restlessness, desperation, and longing.
Overall, "I Can't Wait" is a powerful song about the complexities of unrequited love. The lyrics are heartfelt and relatable, making the song a classic in Stevie Nicks' repertoire.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't wait, I love you
I love you and I can't wait to be with you again
I can't wait, I can't wait
I am extremely excited and eager to be with you
Sometime she talks to him
Sometimes she speaks with him
Sometimes when she's only dreaming
Sometimes she dreams of him
Then when she wakes up
After waking up from her dream
Somehow she still believes him
She still has faith and trust in him despite the distance between them
Yes, I know you
I am familiar with who you are
Tho we've been out of touch
Even though we haven't been in contact recently
To be continued, it's too much baby
Our connection is so strong that it cannot be ignored and must continue, despite the challenges
Well, if I'm wasting my time while you make up your mind
If waiting for you is a waste of time as you make your decision
And I've got to know when I can see you again, well
I am eager to know when we can see each other again
Yes, I know you
I am familiar with who you are
What can I do when I'm crazy for you
I am extremely infatuated with you, and don't know how to handle it
She wonders how many more hours
She questions how much longer she can bear the heartache
Her heart will feel broken
She will continue to feel emotional pain until she sees him again
In secret she says she needs to see him
She privately admits that she yearns to see him
But no words are spoken
She holds back from sharing her true feelings with him
Well, she dances around in a circle
She is caught in a cyclical pattern of longing and yearning for him
Well, she's got that feeling now
She is currently experiencing that strong emotion again
Blame it on something at first sight
She attributes her intense feelings for him to an instant connection they had
Put the blame on me, if you want to
Blame me for the intense feelings, if necessary
To be continued
Our story is not over
No, no, time will, make up your mind, baby
Take all the time you need to make a decision, my dear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Spirit Music Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ERIC NELSON PRESSLY, RICK W JR NOWELS, STEVIE NICKS
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@blacksmith5005
I'm 66 and I still cannot listen to this song without cranking the volume up to 10 and blowing out what's left of my eardrums. One of the cleanest, hardest intros to a song ever. My wife and 29 year old daughter are about to see her live in Little Rock tonight.
@Minder666
Whoa! Amazing!
@TheDrunkenBard
And so, after the fact, was it better than reincarnation itself? I am Green. ;)
@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8
There's so much going on in this song: the raspy vocals, the synthesizers, the bass, drums, and guitar solo, it all meshes together beautifully in harmony. THAT, was the sound of the 80's.
@elizawaters1198
Don't forget the cocaine
@Forlornguild
So true a bit of everything . . She's awesome ! !!
@lokisan100
I believe that it's Prince on the synthesizers if I am not mistaken!
@redletter2008
Robyn Kern - No, Prince did not play on this album.
@lokisan100
@@redletter2008 I stand corrected, thank you, Prince played synthesizer on Stand back. Sorry.
@jasonallred244
Stevie says she was so wasted making this video she wished this video was never played no matter how good it turned out. Glad she was able to face her demons, squash them and continue on. One of the best female performers ever!