Waste
40ft to go Lyrics
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Giving nothing
Useless thinking, pointless sinking
No more than a waste
I've said this but it feels late
Too late, too stuck
Relay
Circuit. Recharge
Interrupt my day
I'm horrified by my filth
There's nothing left to hold me tight and push me towards more
Who could adore the act of selfish outburst that I perform?
It's all a game that I play to hide the fact that I have glorified my guilt, and you're not allowed to let me cry
Thorns underneath my sleeve push beneath the skin lets me breath
I'll confide that I lied. If I can't guide myself what survives?
Share what you will, what you feel, you can't hide the fact that I have glorified my guilt
You're not allowed to let me cry
In the song “Waste” by 40ft to Go, the lyrics depict a sense of frustration and hopelessness in the singer. The opening lines, “Reaching nowhere, I'm just taking shortcuts, Giving nothing,” suggest the singer feels stagnant and like they're not making progress. They continue to reflect on their own mental state – their thinking feels useless and they see themselves as no more than “a waste.” The lyrics “I’m horrified by my filth, there's nothing left to hold me tight and push me towards more” show that the singer is also grappling with feelings of self-disgust and isolation.
The singer recognizes that they’ve been engaging in unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with these feelings of anxiety, depression, and guilt. They’ve become reliant on these behaviors and are now unsure of how to move forward. The lyrics “Thorns underneath my sleeve push beneath the skin let me breathe, I'll confide that I lied. If I can't guide myself what survives? Share what you will, what you feel,” indicate the singer acknowledges that they’ve been hiding their true self from others and finally, they’re willing to admit that they’ve been living a lie.
Overall, the lyrics of “Waste” express the complexities of the singer’s emotions and their struggle with self-doubt, self-loathing, and the fear of being vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
Reaching nowhere, I'm just taking shortcuts
I am not making progress in my life, instead, I am taking easy and quick ways out
Giving nothing
I am not contributing anything positive to the world
Useless thinking, pointless sinking
My thoughts and actions are futile and meaningless, leading me to despair
No more than a waste
I am nothing more than a burden and a waste of resources
I've said this but it feels late
I have realized my mistakes, but it seems too late to make a change
Too late, too stuck
I feel trapped and unable to escape my current situation
Relay
Pass on the message
Circuit. Recharge
Restart and renew myself
Slower onset
I am taking my time to change and improve
Interrupt my day
I need something to disrupt my routine and force me to confront my issues
I'm horrified by my filth
I am ashamed of my mistakes and shortcomings
There's nothing left to hold me tight and push me towards more
I feel unsupported and lacking motivation to improve myself
Who could adore the act of selfish outburst that I perform?
No one would want to be associated with my selfish and destructive behavior
It's all a game that I play to hide the fact that I have glorified my guilt, and you're not allowed to let me cry
I pretend that my destructive behavior is just a game, and I do not want anyone to hold me accountable or see my vulnerability and guilt
Thorns underneath my sleeve push beneath the skin lets me breath
My inner turmoil is suffocating me and causing me pain, but I cannot let go of it
I'll confide that I lied. If I can't guide myself what survives?
I admit that I have been dishonest with myself and others, and I wonder if I can still save myself
Share what you will, what you feel, you can't hide the fact that I have glorified my guilt
Even if you communicate openly with me, I still refuse to take responsibility for my actions and feel ashamed
You're not allowed to let me cry
I do not want to face the consequences of my actions and am not ready to confront my emotions
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Dylan Buzimkic
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