Wasting Time
Day Wave Lyrics
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I won′t come back down
I'm too burnt out, again
And I know
I′ve done this before
I'll just fall out, again
I push it all way
I′m wasting all my time
I push it all away
Follow in your footsteps
I′ll keep going on, again
And I know
I've done this before
I′ll just fall out, again
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I′m wasting all my time
I push it all away
Come down
I won't come back down
I′m too burnt out, again
And I know
I've done this before
I'll just fall out, again
I′m wasting all my time
I push it all way
I′m wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all way
I′m wasting all my time
I push it all away
The lyrics to Day Wave's song "Wasting Time" deal with the struggle of feeling stuck and directionless in life. The repetition of "I know I've done this before" suggests a cycle of feeling lost and drifting aimlessly. The lines "I'm too burnt out, again" and "I'll just fall out, again" express the exhaustion and hopelessness that can come with this feeling.
The chorus of "I'm wasting all my time, I push it all away" further emphasizes the frustration of not being able to make progress or find a sense of purpose. The line "Follow in your footsteps, I'll keep going on, again" could be seen as a reference to trying to emulate others who seem to have direction and purpose, but ultimately still feeling lost.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone struggling with feeling stuck and unfulfilled in life, and feeling like they are unable to break out of this pattern.
Line by Line Meaning
Come down
Please bring me back to reality
I won't come back down
I'm too lost to return to reality
I'm too burnt out, again
I'm exhausted physically and mentally, yet again
And I know
I am aware of my mistakes
I've done this before
I made these same mistakes in the past
I'll just fall out, again
I'll give up, lose motivation, and stop trying again
I'm wasting all my time
I'm not using my time effectively
I push it all way
I avoid dealing with my problems
Follow in your footsteps
I am trying to emulate your actions
I'll keep going on, again
I'll keep trying again
I'm wasting all my time
I'm not using my time effectively
I push it all away
I avoid dealing with my problems
Come down
Please bring me back to reality
I won't come back down
I'm too lost to return to reality
I'm too burnt out, again
I'm exhausted physically and mentally, yet again
And I know
I am aware of my mistakes
I've done this before
I made these same mistakes in the past
I'll just fall out, again
I'll give up, lose motivation, and stop trying again
I'm wasting all my time
I'm not using my time effectively
I push it all way
I avoid dealing with my problems
I'm wasting all my time
I'm not using my time effectively
I push it all away
I avoid dealing with my problems
Writer(s): Phillips Jackson, Day Wave
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leobreacker
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
Come down
I won't come back down
I'm too burnt out
Again
(Bridge)
And I know
I've done this before
I'll just fall out
Again
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
(Verse 2)
Follow in your footsteps
I'll keep going on
Again
(Bridge)
And I know
I've done this before
I'll just fall out
Again
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
(Verse 3)
Come down
I won't come back down
I'm too burnt out
Again
(Bridge)
And I know
I've done this before
I'll just fall out
Again
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
malamitu night
(Verse 1)
Come down
I won't come back down
I'm too burnt out
Again
(Bridge)
And I know
I've done this before
I'll just fall out
Again
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
(Verse 2)
Follow in your footsteps
I'll keep going on
Again
(Bridge)
And I know
I've done this before
I'll just fall out
Again
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
(Verse 3)
Come down
I won't come back down
I'm too burnt out
Again
(Bridge)
And I know
I've done this before
I'll just fall out
Again
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
Leobreacker
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
Come down
I won't come back down
I'm too burnt out
Again
(Bridge)
And I know
I've done this before
I'll just fall out
Again
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
(Verse 2)
Follow in your footsteps
I'll keep going on
Again
(Bridge)
And I know
I've done this before
I'll just fall out
Again
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
(Verse 3)
Come down
I won't come back down
I'm too burnt out
Again
(Bridge)
And I know
I've done this before
I'll just fall out
Again
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
(Hook)
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
I'm wasting all my time
I push it all away
Sarah Hernandez
I imagine a beautiful adventurous trip taking place with the one I love while listening to this. Good feelings and gorgeous moments.
mario aguero
Not a bad idea at all. Keep it in the jump drive and play it in the right moment....
John Morley
Yes...it happened. And then it ended. Brings back good memories, but also painful for the loss it reminds me of.
Lawrence M
I pretty much started a new hobby of going on hiking trails while this songs plays in the background. The irony is that I am not wasting all my time, I'm actually making it productive by excising, and I love it.
Dylan
Just wanna drive down the road, the windows down, with a cute guy & go to a pretty place and cuddle with a guy on a blanket and look at the stars... #vibes for real! This song is perfect!
Marc Blur
Second that. Put Pearl and If You Want Me by Chapterhouse on that mix, too.
Dr. Greenthumb
listening to this is NOT a waste of time
Camila P.
Smooth 😌👌
Yari Cosmonaut
Sure