Wasting Time
A Broken Frame Lyrics


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I'm feeling it now i don't want this
Can't lie to myself if im honest
I'm breaking your heart like i promised
Killing my mind
Wasting your time
Now we each feel used
Never said goodbye
Now our hearts are bruised
Killing my mind
Wasting your time
All alone again
I don't know if i can
Drown it out again
Maybe im just afraid
Cause it always ends
Like it did before
Am i enough?
Back and forth but let's be honest
We both knew we didn't want this
Everything fell through regardless
Am i losing my mind?
I'm feeling it now i don't want this
Can't lie to myself if im honest
I'm breaking your heart like i promised
Killing my mind
Wasting your time
Now we each feel used
Never said goodbye
Now our hearts are bruised
Killing my mind
Wasting your time
Now i'm caught up in my old ways lately
Living life in the dark it changed me
Dropped your heart no more sparks it's fading
Pick up the pieces
Pick up the pieces
I'm feeling it now i don't want this
Can't lie to myself if im honest
I'm breaking your heart like i promised
Killing my mind
Wasting your time
Now we each feel used
Never said goodbye
Now our hearts are bruised




Killing my mind
Wasting your time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A Broken Frame's song "Wasting Time" delve into themes of inner conflict, heartbreak, and the repercussions of failed relationships. The singer expresses a deep sense of regret and turmoil as they grapple with the consequences of their actions. The repetition of the line "I'm feeling it now I don't want this" highlights the singer's awareness of the pain they have caused and their desire to escape from the situation.


The lyrics also touch upon the idea of self-deception and the difficulty of being honest with oneself. The singer acknowledges their role in breaking someone's heart, highlighting a sense of accountability for their actions. The line "Can't lie to myself if I'm honest" suggests a struggle between facing the truth and avoiding it, reflecting a conflict within the singer's own mind.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the feelings of guilt and wasted time that both parties involved in the relationship are experiencing. The repetition of "Killing my mind, Wasting your time" reinforces the destructive nature of the situation and the impact it has on both individuals. The absence of closure, symbolized by the lack of goodbye, further adds to the feelings of confusion and heartache.


As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their past behavior and the cyclical nature of their actions. The lyrics highlight a sense of resignation and acceptance of the inevitability of the situation ending poorly, as indicated by the line "Cause it always ends like it did before." The repetition of certain phrases throughout the song underscores the feeling of being trapped in a pattern of self-destructive behavior.


In the final verses, the singer acknowledges the changes that have occurred within themselves and the sense of loss that comes with letting go of a relationship. The imagery of "Living life in the dark" and "Dropped your heart no more sparks it's fading" conveys a sense of sadness and detachment. The plea to "Pick up the pieces" suggests a desire for healing and moving forward, even in the midst of pain and regret. Ultimately, the lyrics of "Wasting Time" capture the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of our actions in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm feeling it now i don't want this
I am experiencing these emotions currently and do not desire this situation.


Can't lie to myself if i'm honest
I cannot deceive myself when being truthful.


I'm breaking your heart like i promised
I am causing you emotional pain as I said I would.


Killing my mind
Causing mental anguish to myself.


Wasting your time
Using up your valuable time unproductively.


Now we each feel used
Both of us now feel taken advantage of.


Never said goodbye
We parted ways without a proper farewell.


Now our hearts are bruised
Our emotions are hurt and damaged.


All alone again
Once more feeling isolated and lonely.


I don't know if i can
Uncertainty about being able to overcome this.


Drown it out again
Trying to suppress these feelings once more.


Maybe i'm just afraid
Perhaps I am simply scared of the outcome.


Cause it always ends
Because it consistently concludes in the same way.


Like it did before
Similar to how it transpired previously.


Am i enough?
Questioning whether I measure up.


Back and forth but let's be honest
In a state of indecision, but truthfully speaking.


We both knew we didn't want this
Both of us were aware that we did not desire this outcome.


Everything fell through regardless
All plans and hopes failed despite efforts.


Am i losing my mind?
Questioning if my mental state is deteriorating.


Now i'm caught up in my old ways lately
Currently entangled in my former habits.


Living life in the dark it changed me
Existing in ignorance has altered my character.


Dropped your heart no more sparks it's fading
Causing you to lose affection and passion.


Pick up the pieces
Recover from the damage and move forward.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: David Vasquez, Elijah Calderon

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@BM-zu3ph

If you want control without any pain
How long will you suffer?
How long will you reign?
You see the friend that I knew?
He cannot be found
Replaced by another
Wearing his crown
There's a place where I go
Without any sound
Only you can reach me
Only you're allowed
And you're so far away
You're so far from here
Do you remember
A time without tears?
When you're falling
I will catch you
You don't have to fall that far
You can make it
I will be there
You were broken from the start
When you were a child
You'd dream all day long
You'd dream of the future
Get lost in your songs
Now that time is gone
It's lost for you now
Words long forgotten
Forgotten somehow
When you're falling
I will catch you
You don't have to fall that far
You can make it
I will be there
You were broken from the start
When you're falling
I will catch you
You don't have to fall that far
You can make it
I will be there
You were broken from the start
When you're falling
I will catch you
You don't have to fall that far
You can make it
I will be there
You were broken from the start



All comments from YouTube:

@nykhlfc6times632

I am 50 and Depeche Mode have been the soundtrack of my life. my highs, my lows. my tragedies my triumphs. my darkness my light. the brothers I never knew. advising chastising never judging my failings always there in my dreams and heartbeats giving love without wanting, taking pain without question. heroes come and go. my brothers are eternal.

@csrader

Stephen Beament yes

@morag2808

Yes Stephen , i so feel you here , ty for your post

@NextWorldVR

Stephen Beament Yay! Me too. 48 and can remember so many days rollerblading in Santa Monia and Venice Beach listening to the early albums over and over. Those unexpected tonal journeys he takes with his voice, the classic sounding synth, they really have continued to create quality. I wonder if radiohead admits openly, how inspired by Depeche they are. I love both, but recognize which came first.

@magdalenc.6593

I like a lot what you wrote about your soul friendship with 'the brothers you never knew', I have always felt something similar but called them a bit differently ' my playground friends '. When I was 13 I heard 'Somebody' and I locked up that song in my heart, thinking that it was written only for me. I am 48 and I still think and belive it was written only for me, please do not tell me that Im wrong.

@climbinabruzzo

bro, you said it in the best possible way

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@alicja985

Depeche Mode is not music, it’s religion 🖤

@olsamb

The king🔥

@landofthelivingskies3318

More of a spiritual journey for me.

@carlota3221

Its true🌚

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