Poppy builds unbearable tension on “The Wait,” a brooding standout from her upcoming seventh album Empty Hands—think industrial pulses and ethereal vocals that drag you into a void of anticipation and inner turmoil. It’s her signature uncanny edge sharpened for 2026, blending heavy riffs with pop hypnosis over producers like Jordan Fish’s thunderous beats.
Lyrically, “The Wait” captures that agonizing limbo—stuck between hope and dread, where time stretches like a scream. Poppy’s machine-like delivery flips from fragile whispers to guttural growls, mirroring the track’s shift from sparse synths to crushing drops. It ties into the album’s raw emotional core, exploring loss, resilience, and surreal self-confrontation amid her constant reinvention.
Empty Hands drops January 23, 2026 via Sumerian Records, packing 13 tracks that blur metal, pop, and early experimental vibes. Preceded by bangers like “Unravel,” “Bruised Sky,” and the fresh “Guardian,” it’s her boldest yet—live-recorded guitars and dystopian visuals signaling a heavier evolution post-Negative Spaces. Pre-save on Spotify now for the full tracklist and instant drop.
From YouTube dollhouse pop to metal siren, Poppy’s at her most fearless, channeling personal chaos into genre-defying anthems. “The Wait” teases that hunger—facing the unknown head-on with zero apologies.
Feel the endless pull. Dive into the The Wait lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Empty Hands tracks for more of Poppy’s boundary-shattering fire.
Lyrics of The Wait by Poppy
I Haven’t The Time, And I
Can’t Contain Myself
The Lack Of Concern
That’s On My Mind Is A Privilege
Off In A Fit Of Rage, Either Way
Your Day Is Yours Not Mine
Co-misery Is Common Place
Doing So As You Always Do, Oh
This Could All Be Gone In A Moment
Or Will Persisting Break The Fall?
In The Back Of Your Head, Do The Sirens Keep Getting Louder?
Does The Love Feel Unrest, Fill The Void That Was Left By A Lover?
Darling, Is It The Time Or The Place? Is Forever Worth The Wait?
What Pleasure Will You Find
If You Entertain Yourself?
Seen Punching The Air
Watch The Freedom Causing You To Lose Your Sight
This Could All Be Yours In A Moment
Only If It’s Really What You Like
In The Back Of Your Head, Do The Sirens Keep Getting Louder?
Does The Love Feel Unrest, Fill The Void That Was Left By Your Lover?
Darling, Is It The Time Or The Place? Is Forever Worth The Wait?
Feel The Break In The Power Lines
Staying In, Not Going Outside
Spin The Clock Just To Waste My Time
I’m The Who I’ve Been My Entire Life
This Could All Be Gone In A Moment
This Could All Be Gone In A Moment
In The Back Of Your Head, Do The Sirens Keep Getting Louder?
Does The Love Feel Unrest, Fill The Void That Was Left By Your Lover?
Darling, Is It The Time Or The Place? From The Risk That We Take
Is It The Time?
Burn The Walls They Made, Do It All In Your Name
Found We’re One In The Same, Is Forever Worth The Wait?
