Lonely Broke and Wasted
Bo Bice Lyrics


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I've been trying to leave but my heart doesn't want to
Deep inside I know you're no good for me
What the hell am I trying to hold on to, when I know you
You're just another picture in a pile of memories

If you want to go I think it's time for you to leave
I ain't gonna let you take another piece of me
Now there ain't much left but my torn up pride
But if you want to take it
Oh baby, all that's left is lonely, broke, and wasted.

I picked you up when you didn't have a prayer
At the time I just needed someone there
It was never in my plans to love you, now I do
What a shame it had to all end up this way

If you want to go I think it's time for you to leave
I ain't gonna let you take another piece of me
Now there ain't much left but my torn up pride
But if you want to take it
Oh baby, all that's left is lonely, broken

I've wasted too much time
Just hanging on your line
There's not enough whiskey on my shelf
To make me think that you're someone else

Now there ain't much left but my torn up pride
But if you want to take it




Oh baby all that's left is lonely, broke, and wasted
Lonely, broke, and wasted

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bo Bice's song "Lonely Broke and Wasted" depict the struggle of wanting to let go of a toxic relationship, but not being able to break free. The singer acknowledges that the person he is with is no good for him, but his heart still holds on to memories and feelings that he can’t shake off. He questions why he is hanging on when he knows that he should leave.


The lyrics suggest that he has invested a lot into the relationship, but now there is not much left. He tells his partner that he cannot let them take any more of him. All he has left is his pride, which is also torn up from the relationship. The last lines of the song signify that the singer has wasted much of his time and that he is alone, broke, and wasted due to the bad relationship.


The song conveys a message to people who are finding it difficult to let go of a bad relationship. It tells them that it is better to break free and preserve their self-worth than to hold on and risk losing everything.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been trying to leave but my heart doesn't want to
I am struggling to leave you, although I know that I need to


Deep inside I know you're no good for me
I am aware that you are not good for me


What the hell am I trying to hold on to, when I know you
I am unsure why I am holding on to you when I know I should let you go


You're just another picture in a pile of memories
You are just another memory among many others


If you want to go I think it's time for you to leave
If you wish to leave, I believe it is time for you to do so


I ain't gonna let you take another piece of me
I will not allow you to take any more from me


Now there ain't much left, but my torn-up pride
I do not have much left, other than my damaged self-esteem


But if you want to take it
However, if you want to take what is left of me


Oh baby, all that's left is lonely, broke, and wasted.
All that is left of me is a feeling of loneliness, brokenness, and wasted time


I picked you up when you didn't have a prayer
I helped you out when you were in a desperate situation


At the time I just needed someone there
I was simply in need of someone to be there for me at the time


It was never in my plans to love you, now I do
I never intended to fall in love with you, but it has happened


What a shame it had to all end up this way
It is unfortunate that things had to come to an end like this


I've wasted too much time
I have spent too much time on this situation


Just hanging on your line
I have been waiting on you, as if you were dangling me on a string


There's not enough whiskey on my shelf
Drinking alcohol won't help me forget about you


To make me think that you're someone else
Drinking will not make me believe that you are someone different


Lonely, broke, and wasted
Feeling alone, without hope, and having wasted time




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Comments from YouTube:

Vicky Kissysquirrel

You're beautiful both inside and out, Bo and your voice is amazing.Β  I wish only good things for you.

lethalalias

I still don't know why you wasn't the American Idol.
Beautiful voice even without the background music.
I'll never forget your solo performance, incredible.
Best wishes for you and yours

bofriend

We've all been there. Amazing how Bo Bice captures the emotion. When is that cd out?

softcloud9

I just love Bo Bice!! This is his best album yet!! I love every song

softcloud9

I just love Bo Bice!! This is his best album yet!! I love every song !! I just can't get enough, I just keep playing this album over & over ..I can't say enough about it....It is totally SUPERB!!

janeEyreAddict

<3 Bo Bice you are truly an amazing musician! luv this song and i own your second album and gonna buy 3 soon :)

Mouse Dragon

it's it's great to see you in a video and I actually like the hair a little shorter but I still love it really long and this song; Oh Wow, your voice, the lyrics - THANK YOU BO!!

tammy guthrie

i'm a very huge fan of Bo's!!! ... have all 3 album's.. and each one keeps getting better ... keep on rockin Bo and keep on keeping it real !!!

valeriag1011

Love the line, "there's not enough whiskey on the shelf to make me think your someone else." Great song, and I love the new album...thanks for more great music Bo!

jqheygirl

This is my favorite. I love the passion. Wish it were a single. Love it!

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