Wasted
J.Robb Lyrics

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See what you want
Is not what you get
She runs around with the pearls on her neck
I don't want to cry
And I don't know why
You waste all the time passing by
Look what you've got
Means nothing to me

The real expectation of what we could be
The lies you have told
The places you've been
It's not what I want our position to be
Oh the look in your eyes
Oh there's no surprise
I want you to be right here with me
I want you to be right here with me
There's no surprise the look in your eyes
I want you to be right here with me
There's no surprise the look in your eyes
The time that we give the time that you waste
The time that we give the time that you waste
The time that we give the time that you waste
The time that we give the time that you waste
The time that we give the time that you waste
You're wasting all this time your wasting all this time
The time that we give the time that you waste
You're wasting all this time your wasting all this time
The time that we give the time that you waste
You're wasting all this time your wasting all this time
The time that we give the time that you waste
You're wasting all this time wasting all this time
Ohhh the look in your eyes
Ohh there's no surprise
I want you to be right here with me
I want you to be right here with me
There's no surprise the look in your eyes
I want you to be right here with me

There's no surprise the look in your eyes
Ay ay ay ay ay ay ay ay

Overall Meaning

In J.Robb's song "Wasted," the lyrics deal with his journey as an artist, starting from a position of poverty, to seeing music as a potential means of escape from his circumstances, and then to the struggle and determination required to pursue his goals. The opening lines of the song are particularly emotive as they paint a vivid picture of a family in difficult circumstances, where even basic necessities such as Christmas gifts are hard to come by. As he grows older, J.Robb begins to cultivate an interest in music, inspired by his sister's own creative pursuits. As he begins to take his own music seriously, he experiences various setbacks and obstacles along the way, such as his pride and fear of failure, but he remains determined to succeed.

The lyrics that follow begin to delve into some of the more intricate aspects of J.Robb's journey, such as the pressure to conform to a particular style or sound prevalent within his peer group, and the difficulty of carving out a unique voice amidst so much competition. There are references to his own personal struggles with love and relationships, as he acknowledges the sacrifices he must make in order to pursue his dream in music. One of the most interesting aspects of the song is the way in which J.Robb manages to pack so many complex ideas and emotions into just a few short verses, all while maintaining a strong, steady flow throughout.

Overall, "Wasted" is a compelling exploration of the creative process, from the initial spark of inspiration to the gritty hard work required to turn that vision into reality. By drawing on personal experiences and feelings, J.Robb is able to make the lyrics feel deeply authentic and relatable, lending a sense of honesty and vulnerability to the track.

Line by Line Meaning

We was broke momma crying in the kitchen
We were poor, and my mother was crying in the kitchen

She asked me for a hug she couldn't afford Christmas
My mother couldn't afford to give us Christmas presents and asked me for a hug instead

Apologizing to me she crying doing the dishes
My mother was crying while doing the dishes and apologizing to me for not being able to provide more for us

I knew from that moment I gotta aim for the riches
After seeing my mother's struggles, I realized that I need to aim for a better, more prosperous life

Thinking how to do it I fell in love with the music
I fell in love with music as a way to achieve success and a better life

Watching my sister do it I told her that we can do it
I saw my sister pursuing music and encouraged her that we can pursue it together

We wrote Our first song it was verse never recorded
My sister and I wrote our first song together, but we never recorded it

As I got older I started to think it's pointless
As I grew older, I began to doubt the worthiness of pursuing music as a career

By the 9th grade I was ready willing to work
By the time I was in 9th grade, I was motivated and willing to put in the work to achieve success

All of my classmates rap Niggas ain't say a verse I was impressed by
All of my classmates rapped, but I was only impressed by those who had genuine talent and could truly rap

They let them techs fly I reminisce on the opportunities I let slide
People around me would get into scary situations involving guns, and I regretted not taking advantage of opportunities to improve my life

Probably cause of my pride And a fear of failure
My pride and fear of failure held me back from pursuing opportunities to succeed

Sipping that Taylor port to kill the shit that I remember
I used alcohol to help forget the difficult memories and struggles of my past

I ain't tryna get lost in a pool of memories With that being said let me get a shot of Hennessy
I don't want to dwell too much on the past, but I still need a drink to help me cope and move on

We was broke we couldn't afford hope Niggas chopping up grams So that they can stay or float
We were so poor that we couldn't even afford to have hope for a better future. Meanwhile, others resorted to selling drugs to make ends meet

No food in they cabinets Momma could barely manage Now a young nigga gotta get a little mannish
There was barely enough food to eat, and my mother was struggling to keep things together, so I had to grow up fast and take on more responsibility

Nigga I ain't starving I'm famine I'm famished
I'm not just hungry - I'm starving, desperate for success and a better life

Life is a test ima have to cram for it ugh
Life is a difficult test that I have to study hard for and cram to pass

I'm bandit whipping it down the van wick
I'm driving fast and recklessly down Van Wyck Expressway

I'm tryna cut baby girl no need for a bandage
I'm trying to leave behind a toxic relationship without any need for healing or reconciliation

What's on the line is my life baby you can see I gotta grind so there really Can't be you and me
My entire livelihood and future is at stake, so I need to focus on grinding and pursuing success, even if it means leaving people behind

Up and away these niggas are slaves You go against the team then you're digging your grave
These people are slaves to their own harmful attitudes and beliefs. If you go against them, then you're only hurting yourself

Niggas ain't brave niggas ain't paid
These people may talk a big game, but they're not truly brave or successful

A nigga so fly I would never need planes
I'm so cool and confident that I don't need material possessions or flashy things

Artist are lame they stuck in they ways Well get out the way I'm making a way
Most artists aren't truly successful because they're too stuck in their old ways. I'm going to pave my own path and make it work

Never was one to go copy these rappers are sloppy so now we just watching them fade
I never wanted to copy other rappers' styles. I watched them slowly fade away and lose popularity due to their lack of originality

Niggas ain't hard niggas ain't tough niggas are trolls and we calling your bluff
These people aren't really tough or brave - they're just acting like online trolls hiding behind their screens

Get behind bars and you making a fuss ready to tell and you giving it up
Once these people get caught and face consequences for their actions, they quickly flip and give up everything they've worked for

Life ain't a game and it come with a price and that payment is due
Life is serious and has real consequences. Every action has a price that must be paid later

Cat in the hat wanna bounce on your back While you stuck in the trap then pouncing for food oooooo
People will try to take advantage of you when you're vulnerable and trapped in a difficult situation, just like the cat in the hat bouncing on your back while you're stuck in a trap

Niggas acting like they bout that life Only get to pop your shit when you be typing right ?
These people act like they're tough and brave, but they only talk a big game online and behind a screen

Try to cancel a nigga for their opinion right The wrong word you say to me it might cost you your life
People are quick to try and cancel others for having a different opinion. However, if you say the wrong thing to me, it could result in serious consequences

Niggas is real a nigga is fake Texting my girl and I needed my space
Some people are genuinely real and honest, while others are fake and deceitful. I needed space from my girlfriend and her clinginess

Just fuck the world and I'm tryna escape Need a lambo and I need me a wraith
I'm so fed up with the world and its struggles that I just want to escape from it all. I also want material possessions like a Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce Wraith

Watching IG and I see people lives Want me a crib and I wanna be rich Watching them do it and I'm on my grind
I see people living their best lives on Instagram and want that for myself. I aspire to own a house and be rich like them, so I'm working hard to make it happen

When I chill with my niggas I'm wasting my time Not cause of them cause them niggas are true But there's no time to waste for what I wanna do
When I hang out with my friends, I feel like I'm not being productive and wasting my time. It's not because of them, but because there's so much I want to achieve and no time to waste

Ain't grow up in projects I'm just being honest The way I grew up is the furthest from popping I'm tryna get profits and get these deposits
I didn't grow up in the projects like many rappers, and my upbringing was far from glamorous or exciting. However, I'm trying to make profits and earn money through hard work

Wanna be popular? I just don't get it Posting them pics I could see through the image My last name is winns so you know ima ain't it
I don't understand why people want to be popular or post fake pictures online. I can tell when people are being fake or real, and my last name (Winns) shows that I'm not trying to fake anything

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Josh Thompson, Lloyd Cooper, Oliver Kirby

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