Discover the story of the song > Anticipation – Carly Simon

The song talks about the protagonist thinking about the future and wondering if she is really with her partner or just hoping for a better future. She talks about the feeling of being with her partner and how much she likes it, but also admits that she rehearsed what she would say to him beforehand. The song emphasizes anticipation and how it is making her feel late and wait for something that may never come, but ultimately the protagonist decides to cherish the present moment because it is the good old days.