Show Tunes: Episode 16 - Dawson's Creek: I Don't Want To Wait by Paula Cole

The track wasn’t just a catchy hit in 1996 — there's more going on
here than just a tune that gets stuck in your head.

Alright, let’s dive in. The song we're talking about is "I Don't
Want to Wait" by Paula Cole, and it's tied so perfectly to Dawson’s
Creek that it’s hard to imagine the show without it. Try, go one,
picture Dawson’s massive forehead and curtains hairstyle with any
other song. It may be fun, but it is not right, is it?

First, let’s consider the way Dawson’s Creek changed the game for
teen dramas. It wasn’t just about the high school love triangles or
the angst of growing up; it was about showing the complexities of
relationships, the messiness of emotions, and the blurry lines
between adulthood and adolescence.

(image: RTL.DE archive)