“WASTE” is the final track on SATURATION and also the only track title to n… Read Full Bio ↴“WASTE” is the final track on SATURATION and also the only track title to not be 4 letters, an intentional decision according to Kevin Abstract, most likely relating to SATURATION II. The title “WASTE” may, much like the other titles in SATURATION, serves to encapsulate the main idea of the song: the fear of being forgotten and having another person simply ‘waste’ you and your shared memories.

It’s the only song on the album not recorded in Los Angeles, due to bearface currently being out of the country. It was recorded at SARM Music Village in London.

WASTE
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics

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Was I more than it's worth
Or will you see my name and I'll fade?
Pitch my camp in your mind
Sat by the fire behind your eyes
And I'll look through them just once or twice
But I might see something I don't like
Like your hands in his shirt
Entwined in cotton, his loving smirk

Losing my way, oh
Seeing your name, but I'll be fine, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (no worries)
Losing my way, oh
(Did I come again dressed out like a shame? Cloudy)
Seeing your name
(Eyes are but a pain, roses in my veins, sorry)
But I'll be fine, yeah (no worries)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (no worries)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (no worries)
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh

Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BROCKHAMPTON's song WASTE are full of vulnerability and self-doubt. The singer of the song wonders if they were worth as much as they believed to someone and whether that person will remember them after they're gone. The lyrics are colored with insecurity and fear about being forgotten. The singer draws a metaphorical picture of his/her presence camping in the other person's mind while they are caught in a romantic moment with someone else. The singer is afraid of facing a reality that may disappoint him/her or make him/her feel insignificant. The song is a tribute to a love that may have existed, but it is now over, and the singer is left to process his/her emotions.

The song's lyrics invoke the themes of love, heartbreak, and navigating feelings of inadequacy. The lyrics showcase the challenges of moving on from a past relationship, and the haunting memories that leave people stuck in cycles of self-doubt. The song's haunting melody compliments the lyrics' themes, and the chorus's repetition gives the listener space to reflect on their emotions. The song's rawness and vulnerability are what makes BROCKHAMPTON stand out in the industry, and the band continues to explore different facets of human emotions through their music.

Line by Line Meaning

Was I more than it's worth
Am I valuable enough for you?

Or will you see my name and I'll fade?
Will you forget about me once I'm gone?

Pitch my camp in your mind
Make a home for myself in your thoughts

Sat by the fire behind your eyes
Take comfort in the warmth of your gaze

And I'll look through them just once or twice
Take a quick peek into your soul

But I might see something I don't like
But I may discover something unpleasant

Like your hands in his shirt
For instance, seeing you touch someone else

Entwined in cotton, his loving smirk
Entangled in fabric, displaying a smile of affection

Losing my way, oh
Feeling lost

Seeing your name, but I'll be fine, yeah
Seeing your image, but reassuring myself that I'll manage

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yes, I'm certain

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yes, I'm sure

Yeah, yeah
Yes, I am

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (no worries)
Yes, I'm certain everything is fine

Losing my way, oh
Feeling lost

(Did I come again dressed out like a shame? Cloudy)
(Am I feeling embarrassed again? Unclear)

Seeing your name
Visualizing your image

(Eyes are but a pain, roses in my veins, sorry)
(My eyes are painful due to the emotional turmoil, I regret it)

But I'll be fine, yeah (no worries)
But I'll manage anyway (no need to fret)

Yeah, yeah, yeah (no worries)
Yes, I'm certain everything is alright (no need to worry)

Yeah, yeah, yeah (no worries)
Yes, I'm sure everything is okay (no need to worry)

Yeah, yeah
Yes, I'm alright

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yes, it's all alright

Ooh, ooh, ooh
Smooth, soulful sounds

Ooh
Smooth, soulful sounds

Ooh, ooh, ooh
Smooth, soulful sounds

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Smooth, soulful sounds

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ciaran McDonald, Guendoline Gomez

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