Wait

The lyrics describe a relationship shaped by closeness, longing, and the need to leave. At first, the speaker recalls a partner who seemed constantly near and shares a dream of something precious and lasting. Over time, however, the speaker recognizes that returning to this intimacy could be harmful. The ending presents separation not as proof that love has vanished, but as a choice made because the speaker cannot offer a healthy relationship in their present state.

Several images suggest emotional danger and isolation. The “blackened sky” and vultures waiting create a bleak atmosphere, as if hope is surrounded by threats. “Pressed up against the glass” may imply watching or wanting connection while feeling unable to reach it. The dream of something “to have and to hold” suggests a wish for lasting love or security, while “newborn hope” represents the fresh optimism each generation may bring.

The song leaves some details unclear: the lyrics do not explain exactly what makes the relationship dangerous, or what the speaker means by being unable to “be good” to someone. The “forbidden joy” could refer to a tempting kind of love that the speaker believes they cannot receive safely. Rather than presenting a simple breakup, the lyrics hold two ideas together: love may remain, yet distance can still feel necessary.