In Grand Funk Railroad's song "Just Couldn't Wait," the narrator expresses deep regret and longing for a lost love. The lyrics depict the narrator missing the face of a girl who left seven years ago and feeling the pain of letting her go. The line "That's how I feel because I love her so" emphasizes the intensity of the narrator's love for this girl. The song reflects the narrator's fear that the girl may never know the depth of his feelings. He expresses sadness and frustration, imagining a future where the broken-hearted go, suggesting that he has lost hope in finding love again. The narrator also mentions that he fears the girl witnessing his tears, possibly indicating his vulnerability and emotional state. The repetition of the phrase "She just couldn't wait" highlights the girl's impatience or unwillingness to wait for a future together. This eagerness to move on or find something else is a source of pain for the narrator. The line "Oh, tell me now, where do the broken-hearted go from here?" reflects the narrator's confusion and uncertainty about his own emotional journey after this loss. Overall, "Just Couldn't Wait" portrays a story of unrequited love and the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics capture the pain, regret, and longing experienced by the narrator as he reflects on their past and contemplates a future without the girl he still loves.
