Discover the story of the song > Patience Gets Us Nowhere Fast – Capital Cities

The protagonist wants everything they dream of, especially for their partner. They believe that their partner makes everything in their life better, even the simple things like sunlight. They urge their partner to trust the world and take a chance with them, even if it means being patient. However, too much patience can lead to nowhere and the protagonist hopes to leave it up to their partner to decide when to make a move towards their shared goals.