Wasted
L.A. Guns Lyrics

Killing stops here
We need to put a stop to violence

How much more can we fear
We can't afford to live in fear anymore

Living next to hate you're not alone
We're not the only ones experiencing hate

What about death
How do we deal with death and its aftermath?

What about pain
How do we cope with pain and suffering?

What about crime
How do we address crime and its root causes?

There's more everyday
The problems we face seem to only increase in number and severity

We talk about love
We often discuss love and its importance

We talk so pure
We speak about love in a lofty and idealistic way

We live to be rich
We prioritize wealth and success over other values

While we ignore the poor
We neglect those who are struggling and marginalized

It's all about fame
Our society is obsessed with fame and attention

Blind just the same
We can't see the reality of the situation

Burning our back doors down again
We're repeating the mistakes of the past

We have ourselves to blame
We are responsible for the issues we face

Watch that pain walking on the street
We can see the suffering of others firsthand

I can hear her screams echo through the tree
The pain is so loud and overwhelming that we can hear it from a distance

It's a youth gone dead
Young people are dying too soon

I can feel the heat
The situation is intense and urgent

My cities run by the heartless and weak, their
Our communities are led by those who lack compassion and strength

Wasted
Our society is wasting away, with no direction or hope

Everybody's wasted
We're all affected by this problem, regardless of who we are

No shoes on their feet
People are struggling to meet basic needs

Wild on the streets
The situation is chaotic and dangerous

Brother don't be fooled
We need to be aware of our own vulnerability and not be deceived by false promises or solutions

By the drinks that you consume
We can't escape our problems by self-medicating or numbing ourselves

Cover up your pain, you're not alone
We need to acknowledge our suffering and seek help and support

What about life
How do we find meaning and purpose in life amidst all the struggles and challenges?

What about trust
How do we build and maintain trust in our relationships and communities?

What about hope
How do we find hope and optimism in the midst of despair?

Do you give into lust
We need to be aware of our own desires and impulses and make wise choices

Let's talk about fault
We need to take responsibility for our own actions and decisions

Let's talk about truth
We need to be honest and transparent with ourselves and others

Beg to be rich
We're desperate for financial security and success

While we ignore our youth
We're neglecting the needs and potential of the younger generation

Watching our children go insane
Young people are struggling with mental health issues and other challenges

Feel that pain bleeding on the streets
The suffering and violence is evident and visible in our communities

I can hear the screams echo in the streets
The pain is so loud and overwhelming that we can hear it from a distance

It's a baby gone drive by
Even infants and young children are being harmed and killed by violence

Can you feel the heat
The situation is intense and urgent

My city is feeling worthless and weak, their
We feel hopeless and powerless to change the situation

Dying on the streets
People are losing their lives in the midst of all the chaos and destruction