Wasting Time
Bare Jams Lyrics
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and you got glass, under your nails
got you scratching like a mad dog
at the rickety walls that you have before you
that silent speed of time
is yours to fill not mine,
and who am I to drag you into my own
ooh just got to take it easy
oh i promise we’ll find
oh if we just take it easy,
everything falls into line
I don’t wanna waste your time, just want to see you smile girl
I'm not gonna waste your time
just want to see you smile
x2
Never gonna get this chance again
my my we both know it’s a wonderful world
So much more to do so much more to see,
who am I now to disagree
Ooh just got to take it easy
oh i promise we’ll find
oh if we just take it easy,
everything falls into line
I don’t wanna waste your time, just want to see you smile girl
I'm not gonna waste your time
just want to see you smile
x2
I see our future
together is better, its harmony
I’ll march as many miles as the beat needs to burn, won’t retreat till it’s heard
doesn't mean we cant leave suddenly
Ooh just got to take it easy
oh i promise we’ll find
oh if we just take it easy,
everything falls into line
I don’t wanna waste your time, just want to see you smile girl
I'm not gonna waste your time
just want to see you smile
x2
The lyrics of "Wasting Time" by Bare Jams convey a message of wanting to make the most of the present moment and not taking it for granted. The song opens with the imagery of being broken and wounded, with "glass under your nails" and the desperation that comes with it. The singer acknowledges their own struggles but doesn't want to burden the person they care about by dragging them into their own problems. They emphasize the importance of time and the need to fill it meaningfully, recognizing that everyone has their own pace and priorities.
The chorus reflects the desire to take things easy and not rush through life. The singer promises that if they simply take it easy and go with the flow, everything will fall into place. They don't want to waste the other person's time but instead want to bring joy to their life and see them smile.
The second verse further emphasizes the fleeting nature of opportunity and the beautiful world that both the singer and the person they care about live in. Though there may be disagreements or differing perspectives, the singer acknowledges that unity is better and that they are willing to go the distance for love and connection. The line "doesn't mean we can't leave suddenly" suggests that even in a committed relationship, there is room for spontaneity and change.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wasting Time" convey a sense of appreciation for the present moment and the importance of cherishing relationships. It encourages taking things slowly and going with the flow, while also recognizing the need to actively pursue happiness and make the most of the limited time we have.
Line by Line Meaning
When your shattered by the moment
When you're emotionally broken from a particular experience or situation
and you got glass, under your nails
When you have remnants of pain or past experiences deeply ingrained in you
got you scratching like a mad dog
Causing you to feel restless and agitated
at the rickety walls that you have before you
Struggling with the unstable barriers that stand in your way
that silent speed of time
The relentless passage of time that seems to move silently
is yours to fill not mine
You have the power and responsibility to make the most of your time, not me
and who am I to drag you into my own
I shouldn't impose my own problems or burdens on you
I don't wanna waste your time, just want to see you smile girl
I don't want to be a burden or inconvenience to you, I only want to bring happiness to your life
I'm not gonna waste your time
I won't take up your time in a useless or unproductive way
Never gonna get this chance again
This opportunity may never come again in the future
my my we both know it’s a wonderful world
Both of us acknowledge that the world is full of beauty and possibilities
So much more to do so much more to see
There are countless opportunities for us to explore and experience together
who am I now to disagree
I have no reason to oppose or disagree with what's ahead of us
I see our future together is better, its harmony
I envision a future where we are united and live in harmony
I’ll march as many miles as the beat needs to burn, won’t retreat till it’s heard
I'll go the distance and put in all my effort to make our shared passion heard and acknowledged
doesn't mean we cant leave suddenly
However, it doesn't mean that we cannot depart from our current path abruptly if needed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS IVANOVICH, NICK POLLOCK, OWEN WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Bare Jams an Indie Alternative band from Bristol, United Kingdom.
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oI2CfnF8Oy1rT22ZB176e
Download - https://barejams.bandcamp.com/album/this-n-that-2
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Nice, catchy track!
Jionmion Skwisgaar • 14 Years ago .
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