This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Here we are, face to face
It's been some time now, still feels the same
No one even said you'd be here tonight
But seeing how you're smiling there just makes it right
Love is worth the wait/Times it felt so strange
I believe in fate
Where's your boy, what's his name?
Does he make you laugh girl, when you feel the pain?
I remember just where we stood,
Said you didn't love me never thought you would
But now you say you've grown
So tired of being alone
Ask me did I wait
I believe in fate
I know what you believe
Love takes all you can be
I know what's on your mind
Fate comes leaving it all behind
Take my hand, let's leave this place
Time, time is such a waste
I always knew it would feel like this
Things that you do show me what I missed
I taste your lips when I dream your kiss
You go pick up your coat
Stop to use the phone
Ask me will I wait
I believe in fate
I know what you believe
Love takes all you can be
I know what's on your mind
Fate comes leave it behind
Days gone, lost in your mind
Change comes when you can find
Love takes all you can be
I think you ought to leave with me
It's been some time now, still feels the same
No one even said you'd be here tonight
But seeing how you're smiling there just makes it right
Love is worth the wait/Times it felt so strange
I believe in fate
Where's your boy, what's his name?
Does he make you laugh girl, when you feel the pain?
I remember just where we stood,
Said you didn't love me never thought you would
But now you say you've grown
So tired of being alone
Ask me did I wait
I believe in fate
I know what you believe
Love takes all you can be
I know what's on your mind
Fate comes leaving it all behind
Take my hand, let's leave this place
Time, time is such a waste
I always knew it would feel like this
Things that you do show me what I missed
I taste your lips when I dream your kiss
You go pick up your coat
Stop to use the phone
Ask me will I wait
I believe in fate
I know what you believe
Love takes all you can be
I know what's on your mind
Fate comes leave it behind
Days gone, lost in your mind
Change comes when you can find
Love takes all you can be
I think you ought to leave with me
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