Wait Untill Tomorrow

Jimi Hendrix · Axis: Bold As Love

Well, I'm standing here freezing, inside your golden garden,
Got my ladder leaned up against your wall.
Tonight's the night we planned to run away together,
Come on Dolly Mae, there's no time to stall.
But now you're telling me that ah...

I think we better wait till tomorrow
I think we better wait till tomorrow
I think we better wait till tomorrow

Got to make sure it's right,
So, until tomorrow, goodnight.

Oh, Dolly Mae, How can you hang me up this way,
On the phone you said you wanted to run off with me today
Now I'm standing here like some turned-down serenading fool,
Hearing strange words stutter from the mixed-up mind of you.
And you keep telling me that ah...

I think we better wait till tomorrow
I think we better wait till tomorrow
I think we better wait till tomorrow

Got to make sure it's right
So, until tomorrow, goodnight.
See if I can talk to this girl alone

Oh, Dolly Mae, girl, you must be insane,
So unsure of yourself leaning from your unsure window pane
Do I see a silhouette of somebody pointing something from a
tree?
CLICK, BANG,
Oh, what a hang,
Your daddy just shot poor me
And I hear you say, as I fade away

We don't have to wait till tomorrow
We don't have to wait till tomorrow
We don't have to wait till tomorrow

It must not have been right, so forever, goodnight.
Do I have to wait, do I have to wait
It's a drag on my part
Don't have to wait, don't have to wait.

Wait Untill Tomorrow

Jimi Hendrix's 'Wait Untill Tomorrow' stands as a pivotal track on the landmark album Axis: Bold As Love, released in 1970. The song exemplifies Hendrix's mastery of the electric guitar, blending psychedelic rock with blues influences to create a hauntingly beautiful soundscape. Recorded during a period of intense artistic exploration, the track showcases his ability to manipulate feedback and tone to evoke deep emotion without relying on traditional vocal structures. As a cornerstone of the psychedelic era, 'Wait Untill Tomorrow' remains a definitive example of Hendrix's innovative approach to rock music, influencing countless artists who followed. Its enduring appeal lies in its atmospheric depth and technical brilliance, cementing its place within the canon of classic rock recordings.