It Takes a Long Time to Wait Lyrics

Climb up the chair by the window

You were looking for your friend

Mama said "they'll be here soon"

Makes me wonder what's in your head

"Soon" that's a tough one

All it means is not right now

And for you just a couple of moments

Are the same as a hundred hours

What to do?

When all you want is forever away

Or maybe it's soon

Either way

It takes a long time to wait

We used to dream by the window

Lots of laughter, steady smiles

Something pure, something simple

Now I can't take a joke and there's dirt in my eyes

I've been trying to clean them

But there's dust on the other side

I see you so dimly right now

And I'm waiting

I've been waiting for things to go bright

What to do?

When all you want is forever away

Or maybe it's soon

Either way

It takes a long time to wait

Keep a chair by the window

For the waiting in the night

And we pray for the morning

Though we can't find a hint of the light

Can you give me a window?

Just a glimpse of what heaven is like

I've been looking for something

But I can't see a lot with these same old tired eyes