The song seems to be about a relationship (perhaps long distance) that is beginning to fray. The narrator wavers between a more hopeful feeling and another that is doubtful in nature. Also, great use of the album/song title as a lyric. Always a highlight when done well.
[Verse 1]
On my own
She's at home
There's not a single day that I don't tell you, "Miss you more"
Time in space
A love delayed
Just know that when I go there's no reason to be afraid
[Chorus]
How can we want love?
How can we want love? (Tell me how)
How can we want love?
[Verse 2]
Distance frays
Pulled away
But when the static comes, there's nothing left for us to say
No words
The best words
I take a life of pause just so I can be near to you
[Chorus]
How can we want love?
How can we want love? (Tell me how)
How can we want love?
How can we want love?
How can we want love? (Tell me how)
How can we want love?
Life of Pause was written by Jack Tatum.
Life of Pause was produced by Jacob Portrait & Thom Monahan.
Wild Nothing released Life of Pause on Fri Feb 19 2016.