Wasted Years
Deine Lakaien Lyrics
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Turning 'round for ladies feet
Like you did so many years ago
Sitting in that street cafe
Where you had your cup of tea
Come on boy don't get sentimental now
Everything changed but you didn't move on
And the only fact is
No use to turn out the lights
You feel so depressed inside
When you think of your wasted years at night
Standing in your discotheque
Look since hours straight ahead
Play the part of some ypung and lonesome star
Introverted more and more
Waiting for a small hello
People next to you they seem so far
But deep inside you made love to the world
'cause your imagination
Was bigger than reality
No use to turn out...
When you came into that town
You found everything so fine
All your projects shall be realized
But your day-dreams strangled you
Kept you from what you had to do
And life went on while you were paralysed
Heaven knows you would give all you have
For the change to go back to those days for a new beginning
No use to turn out...
Walking down...
Better you leave the places of your past
'cause dreamers love cities and citie hate dreamers
No use to turn out...
The Deine Lakaien's song Wasted Years tells the story of a man who is stuck in the past, unable to move on with his life and haunted by the memories of missed opportunities. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who wanders down a street he knows well, reminiscing about his youth and the women he once loved. He sits in a street cafe, sipping tea and feeling nostalgic, but the reality of his age and the passage of time close in on him. He is trapped in a discotheque, lost in his own thoughts and isolated from those around him. He yearns for something that he can't quite grasp and becomes increasingly introverted, disconnected from reality.
The song is a poignant reminder of the dangers of living in the past, of allowing regret and nostalgia to interfere with one's ability to move forward. The man in the song is paralyzed by his memories and unable to see the possibilities of the future. The lyrics caution against this kind of behavior and suggest that it is time to let go of the past and embrace the changes that come with the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking down this well known street
Strolling through a familiar place
Turning 'round for ladies feet
Looking back at the memories of the past with a sense of nostalgia
Like you did so many years ago
Recalling the experiences of youth
Sitting in that street cafe
Taking a break in a familiar location
Where you had your cup of tea
Reflecting on a past routine
Come on boy don't get sentimental now
Urging oneself to move on from the past
Everything changed but you didn't move on
Not adapting properly to change
And the only fact is
A realization that can't be denied
That you're fifteen years older now
The loss of time and youth is felt keenly
No use to turn out the lights
Trying to hide from reality is useless
You feel so depressed inside
A feeling of melancholy
When you think of your wasted years at night
Regretting past mistakes and lost opportunities
Standing in your discotheque
Being in the same environment as before
Look since hours straight ahead
Lost in thought
Play the part of some ypung and lonesome star
Roleplaying as someone other than oneself
Introverted more and more
Becoming increasingly withdrawn
Waiting for a small hello
Craving even the smallest bit of attention
People next to you they seem so far
Feeling isolated from others
But deep inside you made love to the world
A deep attachment to the world and its mysteries
'cause your imagination
Because of your idealistic views
Was bigger than reality
Unable to balance imagination with reality
When you came into that town
Reflecting on a past event of moving to a new location
You found everything so fine
The initial joy of exploration
All your projects shall be realized
Hope and ambition
But your day-dreams strangled you
Being stuck in one's fantasies
Kept you from what you had to do
Being unable to achieve one's goals
And life went on while you were paralyzed
Missing out on opportunities
Heaven knows you would give all you have
Wishing to change the past
For the change to go back to those days for a new beginning
A desire to correct past mistakes
Better you leave the places of your past
Letting go of the past to move forward
'cause dreamers love cities and cities hate dreamers
The struggle between idealism and reality
No use to turn out...
Hiding from the truth is pointless
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adrian Frederick Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aegolivs Fvnerevs
one of my favourites from the band, especially the lyrics.
Primitive In The Extreme
Magnificent song.
Ze German
One of my most favorite songs!
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Einer meiner absoluten lieblingssongs!
little blue mermaid
Meine Hymne!! Danke für diesen grandiosen Song!
artful seoul
Ernst in his commando set of a spaceship that Lem would have used words for while Alex performs the language beyond that makes the listener travel to other spaces without moving but being moved. Thanks.
Linda Burányi
When I think of my wasted years I could cry...I was too young, now I'm 41 and when I see back.. I only see wasted years, wasted years
Linda Burányi
Too much wine and too much song and I don't wonder how I get alone
artful seoul
To still exist you didn't waste them . And it means you still dream and know what you want nevertheless .
Lucas Pardo Carvajal
Where is the entire concert !!! I need it! Obviously in HD
Gestumblindi
There was a DVD release back then, and this video at least is in full DVD resolution (720p). I'm not sure that higher resolution material exists.