I Don't Want to Wait
Paula Cole · This Fire
And say a little prayer for I
U know that we r to stay alive
And see the peace in every eye
She had 2 babies
One was 6 months
One was 3
In the war of 44
Every time the phone rang
Every heart beat stinging
For she thought it was god calling her
Oh would her son grow up to know his father
I don't wanna wait
For our lives to be over
I'm going to know right now
What would it be
I don't wanna wait
For our lives to be over
Will it be
Oh yes will it be
Sorry
He showed up all wet
On the railing from the step
Wearing shrapnel in his skin
And the war he saw
There's a time he still
Was to hard to reach out to the war
The yrs pass by
And now he has for daughters
I don't wanna wait
For our lives to be over
I'm going to know right now
What would it be
I don't wanna wait
For our lives to be over
Will it be
Oh yes will it be
Oh so breathe a little more deeply
All we have is this very moment
And I don't want to do what his father and his father and his father
I wanna be here now
So open up your morning light
And say a little prayer for I
U know that we r to stay alive
And see the peace in every eye
I don't wanna wait
For our lives to be over
I'm going to know right now
What would it be
I don't wanna wait
For our lives to be over
Will it be
Oh yes will it be
I don't wanna wait
For our lives to be over
I'm going to know right now
What would it be
I don't wanna wait
For our lives to be over
Will it be
Oh yes will it be
Sorry
So open up your morning light
And say a little prayer for I
U know that we r to stay alive
And see the peace in every eye
I Don't Want to Wait
Paula Cole's "I Don't Want to Wait" serves as a poignant centerpiece on her 1998 debut album, "This Fire." Released during the height of her career, the track exemplifies her signature blend of soulful pop and country influences, characterized by her distinctive vocal delivery and emotive songwriting. The recording captures the raw vulnerability often found in her early work, addressing themes of patience and emotional urgency within a polished production framework. As a defining moment in her discography, the song resonated with listeners seeking authentic storytelling wrapped in accessible melodies, cementing her status as a leading voice in late 90s country-pop. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to convey deep personal sentiment without relying on complex production tricks, allowing the lyrics and performance to take center stage.