Kendall Street Company performs regularly along the East Coast, maintaining a central presence around the state of Virginia. While the Company's music is influenced by a variety of musicians and styles, the group has been described as "psychedelic," "alternative," "jammy," "rock," "indie," and "ska." Their recent performance at the 2017 Lockn Music Festival was praised by Relix magazine as having "[raised] the crowd's energy with frontman Louis Smith and guitarist Ben Laderberg's acoustic/electric interplay and lively, technical breakdowns". It is not uncommon for guest performers to join the group on stage for extended jams.
Wasted
Kendall Street Company Lyrics
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but there's no tellin' when you'll be gone.
Cause I've seen what you done
and I know your style
Aint no way
you'll be here for long.
And though I know,
yes I know
and I saw you dancin in the dirt
and I said "Honey
I can almost taste it,
but your love
is tearin me apart"
ooooh
ooooh
ooooh
The times like these are rediculous
when everyone I see
is lookin' back at me
and I've realised
the life I tried
have moved on with your different life
with the thought of you still in my my life
though I know
yes I know
that I'm wasted
I saw you dancin in the dirt
and I said "Honey
I can almost taste it,
but your love is tearin me apart"
Well, there you are
in a chair
our lives a passin there
are gone
well honey I'm gone
Take your time
to despool
the fact that I'm in love with you
but I'm too fucking gone to waste your life.
And though I know,
yes i know,
that I'm wasted
and I saw you dancin in the dirt.
And I said "Honey, i can almost taste it,
but your love
is tearn' me apart."
The Kendall Street Company's song Wasted is about the passionate but ultimately destructive relationship between two people. The singer is keenly aware of the impermanence of his or her partner's love, knowing all too well the pain it will cause when it inevitably ends. Despite this knowledge, the singer is unable to resist the allure of this relationship, and is trapped in an endless cycle of euphoria and heartbreak. The lyrics paint a portrait of someone who is painfully self-aware, as they ruminate on their own flaws and mistakes in a relationship that is doomed from the start.
The chorus of the song, "And I saw you dancin' in the dirt, and I said 'Honey, I can almost taste it, but your love is tearin' me apart,'" perfectly captures the bittersweet nature of the relationship. The singer is able to enjoy the present moment with their partner, but is plagued by the knowledge that their love will eventually lead to heartbreak. The "dancin' in the dirt" imagery serves as a metaphor for the fleeting, temporary nature of their happiness, as it can all be lost in an instant.
The song's verses depict the singer's struggle to come to terms with their doomed relationship. They are acutely aware of their own shortcomings, but are unable to break the cycle of destructive love. The bridge of the song serves as a moment of clarity for the singer, as they realize that their love will only serve to waste their partner's life. Despite this realization, they are still unable to let go of their partner, consumed by their passion and overwhelmed by their own self-destructive tendencies.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're here for me now
I acknowledge your presence in my life at this moment
but there's no tellin' when you'll be gone.
However, I am uncertain of how long you will stay
Cause I've seen what you done
I have observed your actions in the past
and I know your style
And from that, I am familiar with your nature
Aint no way
There is no possible scenario
you'll be here for long.
In which you will remain for an extended period
And though I know,
Despite the fact that I am aware
yes I know
Most certainly, I am aware
that I'm wasted
That my current state is one of poor judgment
and I saw you dancin in the dirt
I observed you engaging in unsavory activities
and I said "Honey I can almost taste it,
And upon witnessing your behavior, I was tempted to join
but your love is tearin me apart"
However, I understand that your influence is harmful to me
ooooh
ooooh
ooooh
The times like these are rediculous
This situation is nonsensical
when everyone I see
As I encounter those around me
is lookin' back at me
The reflection I receive in response is of myself
and I've realised
It has dawned on me
the life I tried
That my previous attempts at living
have moved on with your different life
Have progressed in a distinct direction from your own life path
with the thought of you still in my my life
Despite this, thoughts of you persist within me
though I know
Despite my knowledge
yes I know
Indeed, I am aware
that I'm wasted
That my Current state is one of poor judgment
I saw you dancin in the dirt
I witnessed you engaging in unsavory activities
and I said "Honey I can almost taste it,
And despite recognizing the negative influence, I was tempted to participate
but your love is tearin me apart"
However, I understand that your influence is harmful to me
Well, there you are
As I consider you again
in a chair
Seated comfortably
our lives a passin there
As our lives continue to pass by
are gone
Are disappearing
well honey I'm gone
And I must also part ways
Take your time to despool
Please take adequate time
the fact that I'm in love with you
To consider the reality that I have strong feelings for you
but I'm too fucking gone to waste your life.
However, I am too incapacitated to maintain a healthy relationship with you
And though I know,
Despite the fact that I am aware
yes i know,
Most certainly, I am aware
that I'm wasted
That my current state is one of poor judgment
and I saw you dancin in the dirt.
I witnessed you engaging in unsavory activities
And I said "Honey, i can almost taste it,
Again, I acknowledged that I was tempted to join
but your love
Yet, I understand that your influence
is tearn' me apart."
Is causing me considerable emotional distress.
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.