Wasting Love
Hayes Lyrics

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I can see it in your eyes
Something that we try to hide
But I think we know that
Yeah, I think we know that

You and I, were chasing a feeling
Or reason to stay
We're breaking to pieces the more that we wait

And we know we should leave
But we just can't seem to walk away

What if we're just wasting love
What if we can't get enough
No, we're no good at giving it up
And maybe we're just wasting our love
And what if we're still holding on
To something that's already gone
And we're too scared of letting it go
And maybe we're just wasting our love
Maybe we're just wasting love

And we're too scared of letting it go
And maybe we're just wasting our love

Now we're living in the past
Of a love that wasn't meant to last
And I think we know that
Yeah, I think we know that

You and I, were chasing a feeling
Or reason to stay
We're breaking to pieces the more that we wait
And we know we should leave
But we just can't seem to walk away (walk away)

What if we're just wasting love
What if we can't get enough
No, we're no good at giving it up
And maybe we're just wasting our love
And what if we're still holding on
To something that's already gone
And we're too scared of letting it go
And maybe we're just wasting our love
Maybe we're just wasting love

And we're too scared of letting it go
And maybe we're just wasting our love

I can see it in your eyes
Something that we're try to hide

But I think we know that
Yeah, I think we know that

Overall Meaning

Hayes Lovespeake's song "Wasting Love" is a reflection on a relationship that has reached a point of no return. The opening line "I can see it in your eyes, something that we try to hide" suggests that there is tension or conflict in the relationship that the two parties are trying to disguise. However, in the following lines "But I think we know that, yeah, I think we know that," it seems clear that both parties are aware of the underlying issues.

The chorus of the song repeats the question "what if we're just wasting love?" to explore the possibility that their love may not be strong enough to sustain the relationship. The lines "no, we're no good at giving it up, and maybe we're just wasting our love" suggest that the individuals involved may be stubbornly clinging to the relationship out of a fear of being alone, rather than genuine love for their partner.

The second verse continues to explore the idea that the relationship is falling apart, as the singer notes that "now we're living in the past, of a love that wasn't meant to last." Despite this realization, the couple remains "too scared of letting it go," indicating that they would rather hold onto the familiar pain of their current situation than venture into the unknown.

Overall, "Wasting Love" is a poignant examination of the human tendency to hold onto broken relationships out of a fear of what lies ahead. The song reveals the insecurity and vulnerability that can lead people to waste their love on someone who is not right for them.

Line by Line Meaning

I can see it in your eyes
I can perceive that something is bothering you by reading your eyes

Something that we try to hide
There is something we are holding back from others and trying to conceal

But I think we know that
We both have an intuitive understanding of the issue at hand

You and I, were chasing a feeling
We are both actively searching for a certain emotion or vibe

Or reason to stay
We are looking for justification for why we should continue with our current situation

We're breaking to pieces the more that we wait
Our situation is deteriorating over time and it is causing emotional strain

And we know we should leave
We both recognize that it would be best if we parted ways

But we just can't seem to walk away
Despite knowing what needs to be done, we are struggling with taking the necessary actions

What if we're just wasting love
We are questioning whether our love and affection for one another is being squandered

What if we can't get enough
What if our love is not satisfying us and we are left wanting more

No, we're no good at giving it up
We are not skilled at moving on and letting go of a relationship that should end

And maybe we're just wasting our love
It is possible that our love is simply being wasted and we should accept that

And what if we're still holding on
We may be clinging onto something that is already lost or beyond fixing

To something that's already gone
We may still believe something is there when it has already passed us by

And we're too scared of letting it go
We are afraid of what will happen when we let go of the relationship

Maybe we're just wasting our love
It may just be that we are wasting our love on something that is not worth it

Now we're living in the past
We have become stuck in our memories of the love that we once shared

Of a love that wasn't meant to last
Our love story was not meant to have a happy ending

And I think we know that
We both realize deep down that our love story is over

And we're too scared of letting it go
We are afraid of what will happen when we let go of the relationship

Maybe we're just wasting our love
It may just be that we are wasting our love on something that is not worth it

And we're too scared of letting it go
We are afraid of what will happen when we let go of the relationship

And maybe we're just wasting our love
It may just be that we are wasting our love on something that is not worth it

I can see it in your eyes
I can perceive that something is bothering you by reading your eyes

Something that we're try to hide
There is something we are holding back from others and trying to conceal

But I think we know that
We both have an intuitive understanding of the issue at hand

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Standal Pavelich, Cate Downey, Helge Reinsnes Moen, Jim Andre Bergsted, Thomas Hayes

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@ttaissiyaa

3y↑40

I'm not usually really into this kind of music..... but..... when I see "HAYES" for some reason I know it will be a masterpiece

@iamiarosealv

3y↑3

My jaw don't want to stop dropping. He's an actor, singer and DJ ♡•♡

@SaadDurrani

3y↑13

So underrated. My song for the summer.

@newnghichngom

2y↑1

This is the best song for my soul. With the best memory. Was sitting in a coffee in Dalat on the hill looking down to the city of mist. I miss myself. Thats the true love ❤️