I Can't Wait
Shearwater Lyrics

The song "I Can't Wait" by Shearwater is open up to the interpretation of the listener, but the main theme seems to be about the emotions one might feel while having an affair with a married person. The first verse describes a moment where the singer shares an intimate moment with someone, who is probably expressing their hidden feelings or desire. The singer is remembering that evening and can still taste the sweetness of the memory. The mention of the husband suggests that they know it is wrong, but they cannot resist the temptation or their attraction towards that person. The second verse has more poetic or imaginative images, the mention of a "book of hour" is a reference to medieval books of prayer which divide the day into different hours for different prayers. The singer might be suggesting that the time they spent with that person was surreal, detached from reality. Then the line "let you out of the tower" could be an allusion, depending on how you interpret it - it could be a suggestion that the married person feels trapped, or it could be implying that they were in a position of power that prevented the singer from getting closer to them. The last few lines of the verse might be referring to a riot or an attack, adding perhaps a sense of danger, or a rush of adrenaline, or a feeling of indifference towards the chaos because the singer is more distracted by their emotions.

Overall, the song portrays a sense of longing and a feeling of being trapped in a situation that seems impossible to resolve. The singer is aware of the consequences of their actions, but they are unable to overcome their own desires. The repetition of the line "I can't wait" adds to the sense of urgency and the feeling of being consumed by their own emotions.