Don't Waste Your Time
Kelly Clarkson Lyrics
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It seems you can't hear me
When I open my mouth you never listen
You say stay, but what does that mean
Do you think that I honestly want to be reminded forever?
Don't waste your time trying to fix
What I need to forget
Don't waste your time on me my friend
Friend, what does that even mean
I don't want your hand
You'll only pull me down
So save your breath
Don't waste your song on me, on me
Don't waste your time
It's not easy not answering
Everytime I want to talk to you
But I can't
If you only knew the hell I put myself through
Replaying memories in my head of you and I
Every night
Don't waste your time trying to fix
What I want to erase
What I need to forget
Don't waste your time on me my friend
Friend, what does that even mean
I don't want your hand
You'll only pull me down
So save your breath
Don't waste your song on me, on me
Don't waste your time
You're calling
You're talking
You're trying
Trying to get in
But it's over, it's over
It's over, friend
Don't waste your time trying to fix it
So save your breath
Don't waste your song on me, on me
Don't waste your time
You held me
You felt me
You left me
But it's over, it's over, it's over
You touched me
You had me
But it's over, it's over
It's over, my friend
Don't waste my time
The lyrics to Kelly Clarkson's song "Don't Waste Your Time" express a strong sense of frustration and exhaustion with a past relationship that has ended. The singer is fed up with trying to communicate with the person they used to be involved with, as they feel that their words are falling on deaf ears. The repeated phrase "it's over" emphasizes the finality of the situation and the singer's desire to move on. Despite the other person's attempts to stay in touch, the singer wants nothing to do with them, as they believe that it will only hold them back and prevent them from healing and growing.
The lines "Don't waste your time trying to fix / What I want to erase / What I need to forget" are particularly poignant, as they speak to the struggle of letting go of someone who has hurt us deeply. The singer acknowledges that the other person may be well-intentioned, but ultimately they cannot undo the pain that has been caused. The use of the word "friend" in the chorus is interesting, as it suggests that the two people involved may have started out on good terms, but things have since soured. The repetition of the phrase "on me" at the end of the chorus further emphasizes the singer's desire to distance themselves from the other person and move forward with their life.
Overall, "Don't Waste Your Time" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever struggled to let go of a toxic or damaging relationship. Through her lyrics, Kelly Clarkson captures the feelings of frustration, hurt, and eventual empowerment that come with cutting ties and moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
It's over, it's over, it's over
The relationship is finished and there is no hope for reconciliation.
It seems you can't hear me
I feel like you never listen to what I have to say.
When I open my mouth you never listen
You constantly ignore what I am trying to communicate to you.
You say stay, but what does that mean
Your words of encouragement to stay do not hold any substance or explanation.
Do you think that I honestly want to be reminded forever?
I do not want to constantly be reminded of the past and the hurt that came with it.
Don't waste your time trying to fix
Do not expend your energy attempting to mend the irreparable.
What I want to erase
I need to let go of the pain and memories of our past together.
What I need to forget
I must move forward and release the negativity attached to our relationship.
Don't waste your time on me my friend
There is no use for you to invest any additional time or effort in me as we have parted ways.
Friend, what does that even mean
The label of 'friend' we once used is now meaningless and misplaced.
I don't want your hand
I do not want your support or involvement in my life at this time.
You'll only pull me down
Your continued involvement in my life will hinder me from finding new beginnings and opportunities.
So save your breath
Abstain from further communication as it is not necessary nor productive.
Don't waste your song on me, on me
Do not waste your emotions and expression through music as it will not sway the outcome of our separation.
It's not easy not answering
It is difficult for me to refrain from responding to your attempts to initiate communication.
Everytime I want to talk to you
I have moments when I feel the need to reach out to you, but I know it is not for the best.
But I can't
I know it is not healthy for me to keep trying to hold onto a relationship that has ended.
If you only knew the hell I put myself through
You are unaware of the mental and emotional turmoil I experience due to our separation.
Replaying memories in my head of you and I
I relive moments from our past in my thoughts, causing me pain and heartache.
Every night
This is something that happens on a regular basis, not just once in a while.
You're calling
You are attempting to contact me through phone or other means of communication.
You're talking
You are trying to start a conversation with me.
You're trying
You are making an effort to regain contact with me.
Trying to get in
Your aim is to reconnect with me and reestablish our relationship.
But it's over, it's over
I have moved on from our past and there is no hope for reconciliation between us.
You held me
You used to embrace me in your arms.
You felt me
You were once intimate with me both physically and emotionally.
You left me
You decided to end our relationship, leaving me alone.
Don't waste my time
I have made my intentions clear and do not want any further contact from you, wasting both of our time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Actual Music, S.L.
Written by: Fredrik Rinman, Malcolm Pardon, Kelly Clarkson, Jimmy Messer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jason Smalls
[Intro]
It's over, it's over, it's over
[Verse 1]
It seems you can't hear me
When I open my mouth, you never listen
You say you'll stay, but what does that mean?
Do you think I honestly wanna be reminded, forever?
[Chorus]
Don't waste your time tryin' to fix it
What I want to erase, what I need to forget
Don't waste your time on me, my friend
"Friend," what does that even mean?
I don't want your hand, you'll only pull me down
So save your breath, don't waste your song
On me (On me), on me (On me)
Don't waste your time (It's over, it's over)
[Verse 2]
It's not easy not answering
Every time I wanna talk to you, but I can't
If you only knew the h*** I put myself through
Replaying memories in my head of you and I, every night
[Chorus]
Don't waste your time tryin' to fix it
What I want to erase, what I need to forget
Don't waste your time on me, my friend
"Friend," what does that even mean?
I don't want your hand, you'll only pull me down
So save your breath, don't waste your song
On me (On me), on me (On me)
Don't waste your time
[Bridge]
And you're callin', you're talkin', you're tryin'
Tryna get in
But it's over, it's over, it's over
"Friend"
[Chorus]
Don't waste your time tryin' to fix it
So save your breath, don't waste your song
On me (On me), on me (On me)
Don't waste your time
[Outro]
You held me, you felt me
You left me, but it's over, it's over, it's over
You touched me, you had me
But it's over, it's over, it's over
My friend
Don't waste my time
BlueHeart
It's over, it's over, it's over
It seems you can't hear me
When I open my mouth, you never listen
You say you'll stay, but what does that mean?
Do you think I honestly wanna be reminded, forever?
Don't waste your time tryin' to fix it
What I want to erase, what I need to forget
Don't waste your time on me, my friend
"Friend," what does that even mean?
I don't want your hand, you'll only pull me down
So save your breath, don't waste your song
On me (On me), on me (On me)
Don't waste your time (It's over, it's over)
It's not easy not answering
Every time I wanna talk to you, but I can't
If you only knew the hell I put myself through
Replaying memories in my head of you and I, every night
Don't waste your time tryin' to fix it
What I want to erase, what I need to forget
Don't waste your time on me, my friend
"Friend," what does that even mean?
I don't want your hand, you'll only pull me down
So save your breath, don't waste your song
On me (On me), on me (On me)
Don't waste your time
And you're callin', you're talkin', you're tryin'
Tryna get in
But it's over, it's over, it's over
"Friend"
Don't waste your time tryin' to fix it
So save your breath, don't waste your song
On me (On me), on me (On me)
Don't waste your time
You held me, you felt me
You left me, but it's over, it's over, it's over
You touched me, you had me
But it's over, it's over, it's over
My friend
Don't waste my time
Imaginary Soul
She was in her EVANESCENCE phase when she wrote this album and it is still my favorite album of hers.
Muhammad Syazwan
With her song Haunted from the same album intensifies it even more
Bloo95
She named it "My December" because she feels that the month of a December is a time when people feel like they've survived the year and look forward to a well-needed beginning the next year. This album got the name because this album in itself is her "December" it's her album that signifies her want for new beginnings because the album entails the darkest and toughest years of her life. It's her most emotional album. Hope this helped.
Nanaki
That song will never get old guys, it's a masterpiece.
Miguel witer
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Nick D
It's too bad My December wasn't more popular, this whole album was really great.
Audioandlyrics
i know, I even have the CD
The Best Salon & Barbershop
I loved this album
3109C
It really is her best album. In my opinion
Todd Case
I agree, I love this album, I remember hearing how clive davis wanted to shelve it, but she fought for her craft