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Paul Michel Lyrics

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All I ever wanted was honesty
To be lost and free, and invincible
Back in '92 there were love affairs, with a sidelong stare, and you caught them all
Back in Leavenworth you would pray that I'd wait

But I never told a soul that I'd stay
That I'd wait
Would you trade in the days?

All you ever were was an oddity

You were lost in me, and I was so confused
But looking back I see this is how it was, and always will be, forever

Overall Meaning

The opening line of Paul Michel's song "Wait" sets the tone for the entire song as it channels his deep desire for honesty. He longs to be free and invincible, a feeling that often comes when one is truthful with themselves and others. Paul then takes a journey into his past, specifically back to 1992, where he remembers the love affairs that were prevalent at that time, even those with a sidelong stare. He speaks to a loved one from his past, back when they were in Leavenworth, and how they would pray that he would wait for them.

The next lines talk about the confession that Paul never made, that he didn't tell anyone that he would stay and wait for his loved one. The chorus then repeats his desire to wait but also asks if they would trade in the days. Paul then refers to his loved one as an oddity, highlighting how unique they were to him. He remembers how lost they were in him and how confused he was, but with the clarity of hindsight, he understands that their love was forever.

Overall, "Wait" is a poignant song that explores the themes of honesty, love, and waiting. It delves into the past, highlighting the unique nature of love affairs that existed in 1992. It also covers the emotions of confusion, longing, and the desire for invincibility, all of which are related to the pains and joys of love.

Line by Line Meaning

All I ever wanted was honesty
I desired truthfulness in all aspects of life

To be lost and free, and invincible
I wanted to wander aimlessly, with no cares or restrictions, feeling unbeatable

Back in '92 there were love affairs, with a sidelong stare, and you caught them all
During 1992, there were many romantic connections happening, and you were perceptive of each and every one of them

Back in Leavenworth you would pray that I'd wait
In Leavenworth, you hoped that I'd be patient and delay something until later

But I never told a soul that I'd stay
I kept to myself that I planned on not leaving or departing

That I'd wait
That I'd bide my time for something

Would you trade in the days?
Would you exchange your time for something else?

All you ever were was an oddity
All that defined you was being unusual or peculiar

You were lost in me, and I was so confused
You were immersed in me, and I found myself bewildered

But looking back I see this is how it was, and always will be, forever
Reflecting on the past, I realize that this is how it occurred and how it shall remain eternally

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRAD MARTIN, MICHAEL HEENEY

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