Waste of Time
Anwai Lyrics
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I found myself looking for your ghost again.
But she was nowhere to be found, and I can't stay.
Hold on,
I've got to leave my past just keeps on bringing me down.
And I don't miss you like I used to.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of time.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of our precious time.
Hold on,
Found myself talking to the voices in my head.
Cause you are nowhere to be found, and I can't wait.
Wait for you to tell me that you've made a mistake.
But you are nowhere to be found.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of time.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of our precious time.
It would only be a waste of our precious time.
The lyrics of Anwai's song "Waste of Time" describe the struggle of the songwriter to let go of a past love that has turned into a ghost in their mind. The repeated refrain "You said there's nothing I could ever do, to make you change your mind. You said there's nothing I could ever say, it would only be a waste of time" relates to the futility of trying to change someone's mind once they have made up their decision, and how it can be a waste of precious time to try and hold on to something that is no longer there. The singer has come to a realization that they don't love or miss their past partner as they used to, and must move forward to avoid being weighed down by the memories of the past.
The use of the phrase "holding on" throughout the song represents the struggle of the mind to let go, and the way the singer addresses their past partner as a ghost, highlights how the person they long for is no longer tangible but still present in their thoughts. The song is melancholic in its tone, but also speaks to the common human experience of heartbreak, and the need to move forward even when everything inside tells us to hold on.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on,
Wait a moment before taking any action.
I found myself looking for your ghost again.
I was searching for any clues of your existence.
But she was nowhere to be found, and I can't stay.
I couldn't find a trace of you and I have to move on.
Hold on,
Wait a moment before taking any action.
I've got to leave my past just keeps on bringing me down.
My past is becoming a burden, and I need to move forward.
And I don't love you like I used to.
My feelings for you have changed.
And I don't miss you like I used to.
I don't feel the same longing for you as before.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
You claimed that there is nothing I could do to change your mind.
To make you change your mind.
To alter your perception or opinion about something.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
You declared that there is nothing I could say to convince you otherwise.
It would only be a waste of time.
It would be pointless and unproductive.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
You claimed that there is nothing I could do to change your mind.
To make you change your mind.
To alter your perception or opinion about something.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
You declared that there is nothing I could say to convince you otherwise.
It would only be a waste of our precious time.
It would be a pointless and unproductive use of our valuable time.
Hold on,
Wait a moment before taking any action.
Found myself talking to the voices in my head.
I felt like I was losing my mind and having imaginary conversations.
Cause you are nowhere to be found, and I can't wait.
You are not present, and I cannot delay any longer.
Wait for you to tell me that you've made a mistake.
I was waiting for you to confess your error or error in judgment.
But you are nowhere to be found.
You are absent, and I cannot expect a response.
It would only be a waste of time.
It would be pointless and unproductive.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
You claimed that there is nothing I could do to change your mind.
To make you change your mind.
To alter your perception or opinion about something.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
You declared that there is nothing I could say to convince you otherwise.
It would only be a waste of our precious time.
It would be a pointless and unproductive use of our valuable time.
Contributed by Callie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lebaneseman7120
Hold on,
I found myself looking for your ghost again.
But she was nowhere to be found, and I can't stay.
Hold on,
I've got to leave my past just keeps on bringing me down.
And I don't love you like I used to.
And I don't miss you like I used to.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of time.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of our precious time.
Hold on,
Found myself talking to the voices in my head.
Cause you are nowhere to be found, and I can't wait.
Wait for you to tell me that you've made a mistake.
But you are nowhere to be found.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of time.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of our precious time.
It would only be a waste of our precious time.
@lebaneseman7120
Hold on,
I found myself looking for your ghost again.
But she was nowhere to be found, and I can't stay.
Hold on,
I've got to leave my past just keeps on bringing me down.
And I don't love you like I used to.
And I don't miss you like I used to.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of time.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of our precious time.
Hold on,
Found myself talking to the voices in my head.
Cause you are nowhere to be found, and I can't wait.
Wait for you to tell me that you've made a mistake.
But you are nowhere to be found.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of time.
You said there's nothing I could ever do.
To make you change your mind.
You said there's nothing I could ever say.
It would only be a waste of our precious time.
It would only be a waste of our precious time.
@happyabby
I love this song so much.
@unc0mfy
this is i was looking for:') i love it!!
@monsnu
Who's Sarah? Glad you like it! New song coming soon :)
@user-fo7ns7pq9q
Love it :)
@monsnu
<3
@Velokat1
Found this from The Young's video! Love it
@monsnu
Katie Campbell glad u like it :)
@oceanicice5288
I listen to anwai on spotify. I have for the last 3 years. Great duo. Wish you guys were famous, you definitely are better than the shit artists out these days.
@monsnu
<3