Wasted Love
Dougy from The Temper Trap Lyrics
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But said that she lived a hundred lives
Down the street from Old Town
In a cloud of smoke he caught her eyes
Never will they wonder
Never will they be the same inside
Then she kissed him softly
And walked into the stillness of the night
Wasted love
Why do I always give so much?
Wasted Love
You know I gave you all my heart
Wasted Love
Can't help but always give too much
But it's never enough
Wasted love
Why do I always give so much?
But it's never enough
Still her ghost
Is lingering
Down that dusty road
Of broken dreams
Tried my luck
On a little flame
She became
The fire within
Wasted love
Why do I always give so much?
Wasted Love
You know I gave you all my heart
Wasted Love
Can't help but always give too much
But it's never enough
Wasted love
Why do I always give so much?
But it's never enough
The lyrics of "Wasted Love" by The Temper Trap tell a story of a young girl named Danni who has lived a hundred lives and catches the attention of the singer. They meet in Old Town, and in the midst of a cloud of smoke, she captures his eyes. The lyrics suggest that their connection is profound, as they will never be the same inside after this encounter. Danni kisses the singer gently and then disappears into the stillness of the night.
The chorus reflects the theme of wasted love. The singer questions why they always give so much in their relationships, pouring their heart into them, only for it to be futile. They feel like they have given everything, but it is never enough. The love they give seems to go to waste, leaving them with a sense of emptiness and longing.
The second verse introduces the idea of Danni's ghost lingering along a dusty road of broken dreams. The singer tried their luck with her, perhaps hoping for a meaningful connection, but instead, she became a powerful force within them, igniting a fire. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the feelings of giving too much in love, with no reciprocation.
Overall, "Wasted Love" explores the bittersweet feeling of giving everything in love and yet not receiving the same in return. It speaks to the universal experience of longing for a deeper connection and feeling the pain of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Danni was a young girl
Danni, a girl in her youth, who had a whole life ahead of her.
But said that she lived a hundred lives
She believed that she had experienced countless different lives and experiences.
Down the street from Old Town
Living nearby to the Old Town, a place that holds memories and nostalgia.
In a cloud of smoke he caught her eyes
In a hazy atmosphere filled with smoke, he captured her attention and fascination.
Never will they wonder
They will never have doubts or uncertainty about each other.
Never will they be the same inside
Their internal selves will undergo transformation, never remaining unchanged.
Then she kissed him softly
She tenderly pressed her lips against his, expressing affection and intimacy.
And walked into the stillness of the night
She calmly proceeded into the quietness and tranquility of the night.
Wasted love
Love that is squandered or not fully appreciated.
Why do I always give so much?
Wondering why there is a tendency to constantly offer excessive amounts of love.
You know I gave you all my heart
Acknowledging that all the love in one's heart was given to the recipient.
Can't help but always give too much
Unable to restrain oneself from excessively giving and investing in love.
But it's never enough
Despite all the efforts, it is never sufficient or satisfactory.
Still her ghost
The lingering presence or memory of her.
Is lingering
Continues to persist or remain in existence.
Down that dusty road
Along the path that is covered in dust, symbolizing past regrets and disappointments.
Of broken dreams
Filled with shattered aspirations and hopes.
Tried my luck
Made an attempt or took a chance.
On a little flame
Invested in a small spark of hope or possibility.
She became
She transformed into something more significant or influential.
The fire within
The intense passion or motivation that resides deep inside.
Why do I always give so much?
Repeating the pondering about the tendency to offer excessive amounts of love.
But it's never enough
Emphasizing that despite all the efforts, it is never sufficient or satisfactory.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Steve Angello, Carl Falk, Stuart Price, Dougy Mandagi
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Danni was a young girl
But said that she lived a hundred lives
Down the street from Old Town
In a cloud of smoke he caught her eyes
Never will they wonder
Never will they be the same inside
Then she kissed him softly
And walked into the stillness of the night
Wasted love
Why do I always give so much?
Wasted Love
You know I gave you all my heart
Wasted Love
Can't help but always give too much
But it's never enough
Wasted love
Why do I always give so much?
But it's never enough
Still her ghost
Is lingering
Down that dusty road
Of broken dreams
Tried my luck
On a little flame
She became
The fire within
Wasted love
Why do I always give so much?
Wasted Love
You know I gave you all my heart
Wasted Love
Can't help but always give too much
But it's never enough
Wasted love
Why do I always give so much?
But it's never enough
@ryantaylor6706
Steve is underrated asf man!
@alchemist2048
Too much. What I adore with angello is he's the different one from the group , his tracks are masterpieces , every damn one of them are unique, pair him with the other 2 and you get SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, the deadly trios of EDM
@syncretictakeout2842
Dougy from the Temper Trap I'd underrated asf also. His falsettos are unparalleled by other male singers in indie rock.
@__sarthakk
2022,came here after 6 years . This song is highly underrated. The melody, the voice , the lyrics perfectly balanced
@darksoldier8315
Only 733k visuals? Impossible!!! This song deserve too much!
@EwwWTFLOL
Old but gold!
@AwesomeChahal
+EwwWTFLOL technically new since its part of the first of angellos new album
@kabiin3190
Yes still
@nagamr.3018
This music is perfect with the voice, 6 years still love listening.
@TheHarlequinCrest
How is it possible this video has only 262k views? This track is pure gold