The Wait

By Poppy

On Empty Hands

Released on January 23, 2026

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[Verse 1]

I haven't the time and I

Can't contain myself

The lack of concern

That's on my mind is a privilege

Off in a fit of rage, either way

Your day is yours, not mine

Co-misery is commonplace

Doing so as you always do, oh


[Pre-Chorus]

This could all be gone in a moment

Or will persisting break the fall?


[Chorus]

In the back of your head, do the sirens keep getting louder?

Does the love feel unrest, fill the void that was left by a lover?

Darling, is it the time or the place? Is forever worth the wait?


[Verse 2]

What pleasure will you find

If you entertain yourself?

Seen punching the air

Watch the freedom causing you to lose your sight


[Pre-Chorus]

This could all be yours in a moment

Only if it's really what you like


[Chorus]

In the back of your head, do the sirens keep getting louder?

Does the love feel unrest, fill the void that was left by a lover?

Darling, is it the time or the place? Is forever worth the wait?


[Bridge]

Feel the break in the power lines

Staying in, not going outside

Spin the clock just to waste my time

I'm the who I've been my entire life


[Pre-Chorus]

This could all be gone in a moment

This could all be gone in a moment


[Chorus]

In the back of your head, do the sirens keep getting louder?

Does the love feel unrest, fill the void that was left by a lover?

Darling, is it the time or the place? From the risk that we take

(Is it the time?)

Burn the walls they made, do it all in your name

Found we're one in the same, is forever worth the wait?