The trio's first eponymous album was released in May 1969 and was an immediate hit, spawning two Top 40 hit singles and receiving key airplay on the new FM radio format.
In late summer 1969, the trio expanded to a quartet with Neil Young with the name changing to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (commonly referred to by their initials CSNY).
In the years since, they have reformed as Crosby, Stills & Nash for several albums and tours.
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Wasted On The Way
Crosby Stills & Nash Lyrics
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Running rings around the way it used to be
I am older now I have more than what I wanted
But I wish that I had started long before I did
And there's so much time to make up everywhere you turn
Time we have wasted on the way
So much water moving underneath the bridge
Oh when you were young did you question all the answers
Did you envy all the dancers who had all the nerve?
Look round you know, you must go for what you wanted
Look at all my friends who did and got what they deserved
So much time to make up everywhere you turn
Time we have wasted on the way
So much water moving underneath the bridge
Let the water come and carry us away
So much love to make up everywhere you turn
Love we have wasted on the way
So much water moving underneath the bridge
Let the water come and carry us away
Let the water come and carry us away
The song Wasted on the Way by Crosby, Stills & Nash is a nostalgic and melancholic reflection on aging and the passage of time. The opening lines "Look around me, I can see my life before me, running rings around the way it used to be" echo the sentiment that as one grows older, they look back on their life and realize how much has changed. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and regret for wasted time and lost opportunities: "there's so much time to make up everywhere you turn, time we have wasted on the way."
The second verse addresses youthful apprehension and the importance of pursuing one's dreams. The lines "Oh when you were young did you question all the answers, did you envy all the dancers who had all the nerve? Look round you know, you must go for what you wanted, look at all my friends who did and got what they deserved" speak to the idea that many people in their youth may feel uncertain about which path to take, but it's important to have the courage to pursue aspirations in order to avoid later regret.
The chorus repeats the idea that there is still time to make up for lost chances and love that has been wasted, but the water moving underneath the bridge symbolizes the inevitability of time passing and the need to let go of what cannot be regained. The song ultimately conveys a sense of reconciliation with the past and a bittersweet appreciation for life's fleeting moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Look around me, I can see my life before me
I am taking a moment to reflect on my life and I can see my past experiences and how they have shaped who I am today.
Running rings around the way it used to be
I have grown and changed so much that my current lifestyle is far from the way things used to be.
I am older now I have more than what I wanted
With age comes wisdom and I have learned to appreciate the things that truly matter in life.
But I wish that I had started long before I did
Looking back, I wish I had taken action sooner in pursuing my dreams and goals.
And there's so much time to make up everywhere you turn
Even though time has passed, there are still opportunities to make up for lost time everywhere you look.
Time we have wasted on the way
We have squandered time and missed out on valuable experiences along the way.
So much water moving underneath the bridge
Life is like a river that never stops flowing, constantly changing and moving forward.
Let the water come and carry us away
We should learn to let go and allow life to take us where it may.
Oh when you were young did you question all the answers
When you were young, did you take the time to ask questions and challenge the status quo?
Did you envy all the dancers who had all the nerve?
Did you feel envious of those who were brave enough to follow their dreams and passions?
Look round you know, you must go for what you wanted
We should learn from others who have pursued their goals and go after what we truly want in life.
Look at all my friends who did and got what they deserved
My friends who have chased their dreams have found success and happiness.
So much love to make up everywhere you turn
Just like with time, there are countless opportunities to make up for lost love.
Love we have wasted on the way
We have not prioritized love and missed out on important relationships along the way.
Let the water come and carry us away
We should let the flow of life take us wherever it may, without resistance.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: GRAHAM NASH
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@nunyabusiness7278
I'm only 16 but this song really resonates with me. I've wasted a whole lot of time hiding from the world, hiding from myself even. And these days I still do it, not as much, but it's a daily struggle. I'm sure this song will resonate with me even more when I'm older. So glad I found Crosby Stills and Nash and this song.
@kimchambers6685
Nunya Business Don't worry to much about it. We all felt that way when we were your age. Just try to what's right and good and you will be fine.
It is a timeless song.
@hllywd5549
welcome to our world little one
@wesambriole7932
Love each day and the ones you are with. Jesus will aid you, just ask him.
@gohandbz640
Your 16 bud you haven't wasted anytime you hopefully have a long road ahead of you when I was your age I felt and thought the same thing I'm just 25 now I still have a long road.... hopefully, don't worry to much little man you own your mind not the other way around stay grounded and push your self to your full extent like anything else it gets easier hopefully that makes some kind of sense
@SusanJamiesonKennedy
Have a good long listen to Jerry Jeff Walker while youre at it
@patstiff
Graham Nash wrote this song after he cleared his body of drug use and he began seeing and thinking more clearly. To hear him tell the story of those years he (and the others) "wasted on the way" to their success can be a life lesson for us all, no matter how old we are. Today - tell someone you care about how much they mean to you, and plan for tomorrow knowing tomorrow is always better than today!
@dougreed2257
I might be wrong🤔but I'm sure this song was directed toward David crosby with the years he wasted gettin' 'wasted'
@pulsarlights2825
Spending your entire life getting off drugs only to inject yourself with an mRNA experiment....humans are such interesting creatures
@giampierodedonato6594
@@dougreed2257I might be wrong too, but I agree