Brenna Miles is the heart (and lovely face) of the hypnotic New York-based … Read Full Bio ↴Brenna Miles is the heart (and lovely face) of the hypnotic New York-based music project, B.Miles. And she’s more than just an ethereal, yet salty voice—Brenna is an insanely talented songwriter, presence on any stage (including Bowery Ballroom, um hi!), and new mama to a lovable pitbull—among many other hustles. Originally from Pasadena, California, Brenna’s melodies exude sultry coastal vibes. B.Miles puts out the type of music that you, quite frankly, want to listen to… all the time. They are perfect for a day at the beach, have the ability to soothe any stormy day, and are ideal for when you’re stuck working from home. There really is no way to describe their sound—it’s unique, yet comforting. Funky, yet relaxing. It crosses over from the East Coast to the West Coast, and then back again.

Wasting Time
B.Miles Lyrics

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I was walking through New York
Mulling over nights before
Can a magician volunteer
Pull some new tricks and make me disappear

Was walking down the bowery
Fairy tales aren’t meant for me
While two halves win their lotteries

I just waste pennies at slot machines

And this whole time your window’s been facing mine
While I was only wasting time
All these hours you were hiding in my mind
Tonight I’ll finally get it right

We stood in a moshing pit
Your favorite band played all their hits
You fell asleep right at the bar
I sang their songs driving your car

The persistence of memory
Melting time clouds over me
My first gray hair just laughed at me
And I’m not getting younger, can’t you see

Now do I have to say anything at all
Could you count my worried lines
And settle down before the day gets old,
A trend my parents swore by

And this whole time your window’s been facing mine
While I was only wasting time
All these hours you were hiding in my mind
Tonight I’ll finally get it right

Now we’re walking through New York

Overall Meaning

The song "Wasting Time" by B.Miles is about the fleeting nature of time and the consequences of reckless behavior. The lyrics express a sense of regret and frustration with how time and money has been spent in a careless way. The repeated refrain "wasting time, wasting money, feeling fine, feeling funny, feeling reckless and free" suggests a paradoxical attitude towards these actions. On one hand, the singer enjoys the momentary pleasure of being spontaneous and carefree. On the other hand, they are aware of the consequences of their actions and how they have squandered valuable resources. The line "money's time, time is money" highlights how the two are interconnected and should not be taken for granted.

The second half of the song shifts towards an introspective tone as the singer begins to question their choices and the impact they've had on their life. The line "I was blind to all the things it took from me" suggests a realization of lost opportunities and individual growth. The final lines of the song express a sense of helplessness and frustration with the situation the singer has found themselves in. Despite the regret and self-awareness expressed in the lyrics, the song ends on a note of ambiguity as the singer does not offer a solution or remedy to the problem at hand.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm wasting time
I have nothing to do and my time is being wasted

Wasting money
I am spending my money on things I do not need

Feeling fine
I am enjoying myself at the moment

Feeling funny
I am amused by my reckless behavior

Feeling reckless and free
I am acting impulsively without thinking of the consequences

But moneys time
Time is important because it is equivalent to money

Time is money
Time is valuable, and wasting it is equivalent to wasting money

We've spent mine and yours honey
We have wasted both our time and money

Now I'm helpless you see
I am unable to control my situation after wasting so much time and money

We crossed a line and now I'm feeling paralyzed
Our actions have gone too far, and I now feel trapped and unable to break free

Took me far too long to realise
It took me a long time to understand the negative consequences of my actions

That I'm wasting time
I am still wasting my time despite realizing the consequences

And all the things I could have been
I missed out on opportunities because of my reckless behavior

I'd wake up on the floor
I have been partying too hard and have lost control of myself

Head is reeling from the night before
I am dizzy from the effects of alcohol or drugs

We'd both swear not anymore
We make promises to change our ways and not party anymore

Then the phone rings
Our resolve is weakened when we receive a call inviting us to party again

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRENNA MILES, CHRISTOPHER PETROSINO, ERIC NIZGRETSKY, ROBERT ANDREW MCCURDY

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Comments from YouTube:

@Nagutama

4y↑3

I love it. I was thirsty for new songs ~~~ thank you.

@pandaprince7677

4y↑3

Can't wait to share this one with everyone, love these lyrics! Great work.👍

@BMiles

4y↑1

Thank you!

@trentsouth7753

This song became my most listened too song of 2022 despite me not hearing it until after the 15th of December haha.

@BMiles

absolutely honored 😁

@dlhill19

4y↑1

Another great song and stellar music video. Can't wait for the next one!

@bubbatuba

4y↑1

Great tasteful guitar work by Rob Seeley!

@BMiles

i <3 rob :)

@datsquirrel7903

4y↑1

Been waiting for so long for new content. Keep up the amazing work!

@melinamansilla9664

3y↑1

i love it

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