Wasted
Can't Hang Lyrics


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I had a board, and a bong, now it's all gone
Even had to sell my shirt, and my shoes
To buy the booze
Even if I had a job, I wouldn't go
Don't ya know
My rooms lookin' kinda bare
There's nothin' there
And I don't care
Chorus:
Cause.
I've been wasted, wastin too much time
Time to wake up, time to pay up
Don't feel like workin'
Now I have to sell off all my sh*t
Spent all my money on smoke
It's no joke, now I'm just broke
People always ask me why I couldn't come through
This is for you
So many bills to pay
So I can stay
I think I'll pray
Chorus:
Cause.
I've been wasted, wastin too much time
Time to wake up, time to pay up




Don't feel like workin'
Now I have to sell off all my sh*t

Overall Meaning

The song "Wasted" by Can't Hang is a powerful representation of the struggles of addiction and the consequences that come with it. The verses provide a glimpse into the singer's life, as they explain that they have sold all of their possessions, including their clothing, to fuel their addiction to alcohol and drugs. They even express a lack of interest in finding a job, which could provide them with the resources they need to get by.


The chorus serves as a refrain, emphasizing the singer's acknowledgment that they have been wasting too much time on their addiction, and that it is time to make a change. They realize that they need to "wake up" and pay their debts, which are piling up due to their addiction. They acknowledge that they don't feel like working and now they have to sell off all their stuff.


Overall, the song highlights the inner struggle that many individuals battling addiction face, as they try to find the motivation to get out of their situation. The lyrics reveal the painful reality of addiction and the impact it can have on a person's life, relationships, and financial stability.


Line by Line Meaning

I had a board, and a bong, now it's all gone
I used to have some possessions, but I've lost them all. Specifically, I had a skateboard and bong, but they're not in my possession anymore.


Even had to sell my shirt, and my shoes
I've had to resort to selling my clothing just to get money. I even had to sell my shirt and shoes.


To buy the booze
I don't even spend the money I earned on essentials like food or rent. I just use it to buy alcohol.


Even if I had a job, I wouldn't go
I'm not motivated to work even if I had a job. I just don't want to go.


Don't ya know
Do you understand or comprehend what I'm saying?


My rooms lookin' kinda bare
My living space is empty, devoid of the possessions I sold.


There's nothin' there
Literally, there's nothing left in my living space.


And I don't care
I don't have any emotional attachment to my possessions or lack thereof. It doesn't matter to me.


Cause.
I don't have a deep, meaningful reason for my behavior - I'm just explaining it.


I've been wasted, wastin too much time
I've been drunk, and as a result, I've been wasting a lot of time doing nothing productive.


Time to wake up, time to pay up
It's time for me to face my responsibilities and deal with the consequences of my actions, both financially and in terms of my lifestyle.


Don't feel like workin'
I don't want to work, even if I know it's the right thing to do.


Now I have to sell off all my sh*t
I'm resorting to selling off all the little possessions I have left just to get by.


Spent all my money on smoke
The money I earned from my possessions went directly to buying weed, which I consider more important than essential expenses.


It's no joke, now I'm just broke
This isn't a funny situation, I'm actually out of money and can't afford to buy anything else.


People always ask me why I couldn't come through
Others question or criticize me for not following through on my commitments, but they don't understand my situation.


This is for you
I'm directing this song towards the people who question or criticize me to explain why I am the way I am.


So many bills to pay
I have a lot of financial obligations, including rent, utilities, and other bills.


So I can stay
I need to pay these bills to have a place to live and the basic necessities to survive.


I think I'll pray
I'm considering praying as a solution to my problems or asking for guidance from a higher power.


Cause.
I'm repeating the same line from earlier in the song to segue back into the chorus.


I've been wasted, wastin too much time
I've been stuck in my destructive habits and haven't made any progress to help myself.


Time to wake up, time to pay up
I need to get out of my current mindset and deal with the consequences of my actions before it's too late.


Don't feel like workin'
Even though it's what I need to do, I still don't have the motivation to work and improve my life.


Now I have to sell off all my sh*t
I'm stuck in a cycle of selling my possessions to get by, instead of figuring out a more permanent solution.




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Comments from YouTube:

Jonsson

Fantastic feel in this song! :)

bryantgutierrez84

Found this band on a web site called Sublime archive in 2005 and was proud to be the first of my world to listen to them in SF Bay area California

Baltimore Rovers

i wrote this song and played drums on this track. thanks for posting.

Duncan Osullivan

Joseph Mysko great song thanks for writing

Travis Tagliaferro

Used to date a girl that saw you guys a lot at the old Recher and getting a copy of your cd was a big deal apparently. Fun times!

Sebastian Hibbert

Really man? thats awesome!

James McVicar

very chillin song with some awesome pics aha

a13x

there is that fat jesus from hangover! great band btw just discovered these guys

L G

true,,true

Baltimore Rovers

yes. !!!

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