Annotated lyrics for The Hold Steady song 'Meet Me in the Lobby' - Sorry for the inconvenience man, I get a little impatient / Started out with the best laid plans, I came in on a cloud of commotion / Don't you get tired of waiting around, sick of spinning these wheels? / I'm kind of in a hurry, so meet me in the lobby / Here in New York City everybody is stupid busy / It's hard to find time when we’re all free / Unscheduled appearances and the thrill of surprise / There was quite a crowd when I opened my eyes / Timing is everything and everything is timing / We’re going to have a good time together / I’m sure it was pretty short notice, we probably should have planned a little better / It all came on, like super fast, taxicabs flying up Lexington Ave. / Firetrucks never have to say they’re sorry, why don’t you meet me in the lobby? / / Now i’m here in New York City, I thought we’d throw a party / Meet the neighbors, take some pictures, swap some late night stories / Showed up on the speedy side, just to see how it flies / There was quite a crowd when I opened my eyes / Let’s get this whole thing over with, get on with our lives / Looking up to the lights to see so many smiles / Now I’m on the outside, excited just to meet you guys / Let them know that I’ve arrived / Put the blankets on the floor / Let the doorman get the door / Let them know that I’ve arrived / Unscheduled appearances are stressful but still thrilling / It’s time we met the people in your building / Let’s get this whole thing over / And get on with our lives / There was quite a crowd when I opened my eyes /