How Long Must I Wait? Lyrics

Lyric discussion by freetocare 

Cover art for How Long Must I Wait? lyrics by Dr. Dog

I see a more spiritual reference. "I sang your promise" and "I walk with you everywhere I go" seem to be directed towards a deity of some sort. He goes on further to say "All I see is the same, The picture is the frame". (I love this line) It's the sort of perception one might get if they get caught up in life. The picture being life, and the frame (what holds the picture up, or what distinguishes the picture) is the same. He's trapped in this thought that is overwhelming him. He then calls for his soul to see what "my time will be". He's asking for solace. He wants his soul to be content with the time he has and will have. Then finally he screams out "How long must I wait." He wants this solace. That's my interpretation.

@freetocare I appreciate your response. And feel similarly. (10 yrs after :)