Wasted
Believable Picnic Lyrics
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What they say about time, it flies
Boy stands at manhood's gate
Trying his best to separate
The truth from the lies
You are me when I was you, I know
What your going through, I've
Scaled that wall
Yours, but it's hard to keep
Yourself pure when those
Around you fall
I, cry, when I pray for you
Don't waste it all away
Don't believe the things they
Say to you
Real love is worth the wait
Don't waste it all away
Another pretty face, but the
Makeup can't erase the scars
And the pain
She sits alone and cries, all he
Left her were the lies
And the shame
You thought that he would love
You more, but love was not behind
That door and now you're empty
True love forgives mistakes
You've made, takes you back when
You have strayed, fills you up
And sets you free
I, cry, when I pray for you
Don't give it all away
Don't believe the things they
Say to you
Real love is worth the wait
Don't waste it all away
I, cry, when I pray for you
True love is more than touch or
Feel, with out the spirit the flesh
Cannot understand God's design.
The right and wrong of it is sure
He only want you to remain pure
So you can have the deepest part
Of you to share.
The lyrics of Believable Picnic's song "Wasted" reflect the struggles and challenges that come with navigating through life, particularly as a young adult. The song begins by acknowledging the fleeting nature of time and the urgency it brings, for a young person coming into their own. The artist refers to himself as an older version of the boy standing at "manhood's gate," having gone through the same trials and tribulations. It's clear that he relates to the young man, who is seeking to separate truth from lies, and find his own path in life.
The song then branches out to include other young people, primarily a woman who has been hurt by a failed relationship. She is portrayed as someone who is suffering from the scars and pain that come with a love that was ultimately not real. In this verse, the artist encourages her to seek true love, reminding her that it is worth waiting for.
The chorus of "Wasted" reiterates the idea that the youth should not "waste it all away" by blindly believing the things others say, and that real love is worth waiting for. The song's overall message is one of hope and encouragement for young people to stay true to themselves and not give up on finding real love.
Line by Line Meaning
Another year gone by, you know
Time flies and it's hard to believe another year has gone by.
What they say about time, it flies
The saying that time flies is true.
Boy stands at manhood's gate
The boy is trying to enter manhood.
Trying his best to separate
The boy is doing his best to differentiate between truth and lies.
The truth from the lies
He's trying to figure out what's true and what's false.
You are me when I was you, I know
I understand what you're going through because I've been there before.
What your going through, I've
I know what you're experiencing.
Scaled that wall
I've overcome the obstacles you're facing.
Your trying to find a life that's
You're trying to find meaning in your life and figure out who you are.
Yours, but it's hard to keep
It's difficult to stay true to yourself.
Yourself pure when those
It's hard to maintain your integrity when the people around you are making poor choices.
Around you fall
People around you are making bad decisions and falling apart.
I, cry, when I pray for you
I feel emotional and concerned for you when I pray.
Don't waste it all away
Don't squander your life or your potential.
Don't believe the things they
Don't accept the lies and falsehoods that you're being told.
Say to you
People will try to sway you with their words.
Real love is worth the wait
True love is worth waiting for.
Another pretty face, but the
This girl may seem beautiful, but...
Makeup can't erase the scars
...her makeup can't hide the emotional scars she's carrying.
And the pain
She's in a lot of emotional pain.
She sits alone and cries, all he
She's alone and crying because...
Left her were the lies
...the guy who she thought loved her left her with only lies.
And the shame
She's also feeling ashamed of the situation.
You thought that he would love
She had hoped that he loved her...
You more, but love was not behind
...but he didn't truly love her, it was just a facade.
That door and now you're empty
She's left feeling hollow and alone.
True love forgives mistakes
Real love is forgiving and understanding of mistakes.
You've made, takes you back when
Even when you make mistakes, real love still accepts you.
You have strayed, fills you up
Love helps you get back on track and makes you feel complete.
And sets you free
Love liberates you from emotional pain and burden.
Don't give it all away
Don't throw away everything you have or feel.
True love is more than touch or
Love is more than just physical interactions...
Feel, without the spirit the flesh
...it's also an emotional and spiritual connection.
Cannot understand God's design.
Love is a fundamental part of God's masterful design.
The right and wrong of it is sure
You can trust in what's right and wrong when it comes to love.
He only want you to remain pure
God wants you to stay true to yourself and not compromise who you are.
So you can have the deepest part
By staying true to yourself...
Of you to share.
...you can be authentic and share your deepest self with others.
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Robert Bondurant
Never get tired of this
mouseturd
Got this album on my 16th Birthday. I’m now 39. It’s been a minute since then. Played the crap out of this album.
Robert Bondurant
This is a desert island disc to me...it's great!