Paula Cole – I Don’t Want to Wait
Paula Cole – I Don’t Want to Wait (1997)
Directed by: Mark Seliger Fred Woodward
Paula Cole’s “I Don’t Want to Wait” is a poignant reflection on generational legacy and personal choice. Released on October 14, 1997, as the second single from her self-produced album *This Fire*, the song gained widespread recognition as the theme for the television series *Dawson’s Creek*. The accompanying music video, directed by Mark Seliger and Fred Woodward, features Cole in various period costumes, symbolizing the passage of time and the enduring nature of human emotion. The song achieved significant chart success, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 in Canada.
