Impatience — текст песни (Elvis Costello)

How long do I have to wait?
Before I can tell you the things I`ve been wanting to say
How long must I hesitate?

I know it makes sense but it`s hard for me to stay away
But if this is how it has to be
Maybe it`s just a feeling
That I could name
But I`d probably best blame...impatience

You can`t miss - what you`ve never known
It`s quite absurd how you started disturbing me so
Sometimes - when I am all alone
I lose my senses
I have no defences to go

But if this is how I lose my heart
Then I shall just embrace that
My pulse is racing still
I`m secretly thrilled
By the laughter that tumbled
And the tears that I spilled
As far as I know no one ever got killed
By impatience

Tell me - is there danger still?
I took no heed so a word might as well be deed
Although - I`d really like to see you now
I`m almost certain it can`t be accomplished with speed

So, if this how I`ll bide my time
Then I will set it down
Til we lose our caution
I`ll honour your order
`Cos it`s such sweet torture
To carry this torch
In the light of temptation
Beyond conversation and all expectation
Pausing a moment or two just mention...
Impatience