L.P.'s major label songwriting breakthroughs continued, as she co-wrote "Beautiful People" performed by Christina Aguilera. The song is featured on the Burlesque: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album, which was released on 22 November 2010 through RCA Records. In June 2011, L.P. co-wrote "Afraid to Sleep" which was performed by NBC's The Voice finalist Vicci Martinez and reached #10 on iTunes Top Singles Chart.
In September 2011, L.P. signed a deal with Warner Bros. Records. Shortly after, "Into the Wild", written and performed by LP, was prominently used in a Citibank national TV ad campaign.
In April 2012, L.P. released her first major label album Into the Wild (Live at EastWest Studios), a 5-song live EP, and started touring extensively - including festivals such as SXSW, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Bumbershoot, Tropfest, Tokyo's Sonic Boom and London's Hyde Park. In 2012 she became the first female Martin Guitar Ambassador.
March 2013 edition of Vogue Magazine features L.P. as "People to Watch in 2013". She is currently in the studio recording her next album, set for release in early-2014. The album includes songwriting collaborations with Billy Steinberg, Isabella "Machine" Summers (from Florence and the Machine), Josh Alexander. The album will be produced by WB's chairman, and multi-platinum selling producer, Rob Cavallo,
Wasted
L.P. Lyrics
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But I can't stop thinking bout' you
(I love you Wright)
I know that I fucked up and
I don't know what to do
I'm wasted youth
But I can't stop thinking bout' you
I know that I fucked up and
Deep down I still wanna fix it
Rebuild that trust I lost
I made a mistake and
It was our love that cost
My bed is empty now
And I can't fall asleep
I'm disassociating
Fuckin' I can't breathe
I said I would't make those same mistakes
But I did it again
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder
Shit I guess it did
Cuz I was fallin
For you
I'll say it to you so you know its true
And when the lights go out
Just know that I'll
Be standing there with you
Cuz i'm fallin
For you
I'm wasted youth
But I can't stop thinking bout' you
I know that I fucked up and
I don't know what to do
Deep down I still wanna fix it
Rebuild that trust I lost
I made a mistake and
It was our love that cost
I'm still the same person
My arms wide open
I'm glad I was the one that was chosen
But I fucked that up
I messed up the best thing
That's ever happened to me
I cant regain that trust
I fucked that up
I say i'm wasted youth
But I think I have potential
I don't know what to do
I can't get you out my mental
I'm fallin' for you
(I said I wouldn't make those same mistakes)
Still fallin' for you
(Even though I made those same mistakes)
I'm wasted youth
But I can't stop thinking bout' you
I know that I fucked up and
I don't know what to do
Deep down I still wanna fix it
Rebuild that trust I lost
I made a mistake and
It was our love that cost
I'm just gonna pretend everything's okay until it becomes okay
Because even though you're still in my head
I'll push through
In L.P.'s song "Wasted Youth," the lyrics express the singer's regret and longing over a lost love. The singer is full of guilt for the mistakes they made that cost the relationship, but they still feel a strong connection and desire to fix things. The lyrics convey a feeling of disconnection and dissociation with the world, as the singer can't stop thinking about the lost love and struggles to sleep without them. Despite the difficulties, the singer is falling for their ex-partner even harder and hopes to rebuild the trust they lost.
The repeated reference to "wasted youth" suggests a sense of frustration and regret over the mistakes that the singer made while they were young. This phrase is used to describe the way in the singer's life may have felt like a waste without the person they loved, as they can't stop thinking about them. The lyrics also suggest a sense of hopelessness and resignation, especially in the lines "I'm just gonna pretend everything's okay until it becomes okay." The singer doesn't know what to do, but they're willing to try to fix things even if they're not sure if they can.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wasted Youth" express a sense of longing mixed with regret and a desire to reconnect with a lost love. The song is about learning from one's mistakes, even if those mistakes cost a deeply important relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wasted youth
I'm young and reckless
But I can't stop thinking bout' you
I'm still in love with you
I know that I fucked up and
I understand I have made a mistake
I don't know what to do
I'm lost and don't have a solution
Deep down I still wanna fix it
I want to make things right
Rebuild that trust I lost
I want to regain your faith in me
I made a mistake and
I'm taking responsibility for my actions
It was our love that cost
My mistake damaged our relationship
My bed is empty now
I am alone without you
And I can't fall asleep
I'm struggling to move on
I'm disassociating
I'm emotionally detached
Fuckin' I can't breathe
I'm suffocating without you
I said I would't make those same mistakes
I promised to improve but failed
But I did it again
I repeated my mistake
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder
Our time apart made me realize my feelings
Shit I guess it did
I have stronger feelings for you now
Cuz I was fallin
I was falling in love with you
For you
You are the one I am falling in love with
I'll say it to you so you know its true
I want you to know how I feel
And when the lights go out
When it's just us
Just know that I'll
I'll always be there for you
Be standing there with you
I'll stand by your side
Still fallin' for you
My love for you hasn't changed
I'm still the same person
My character hasn't changed
My arms wide open
I'm ready to embrace you again
I'm glad I was the one that was chosen
I appreciate being with you
But I fucked that up
I ruined our relationship
I messed up the best thing
I lost the greatest love I've ever had
That's ever happened to me
You were the best thing in my life
I can't regain that trust
I recognize I can't repair the damage I caused
I say i'm wasted youth
I use my youth as an excuse for my actions
But I think I have potential
I believe I can improve and be better
I can't get you out my mental
I can't stop thinking about you
I'm just gonna pretend everything's okay until it becomes okay
I'm going to keep acting like things are alright until they are
Because even though you're still in my head
I can't stop thinking about you
I'll push through
I'll keep going no matter what happens
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nehemiah Wright
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@22Kamelia
I didn't want to love
I was happy on my own
I wish I never had a taste of your sweet song
I was rolling like the stone
Taking any road
There was something in the way you turned me on
All the pretty words you said fell through my fingers just like sand
Ever since that solid day you took my hand
Wasted love
Wasted all my time and all my love on you
When times were rough
You used me up
Wasted love on you
Did you ever really see?
Was it ever really me?
Why'd you keep me in a cage, you should've set me free
Cause every single time you lie the light comes searing through my pride
And if you had a heart now I know it wasn't mine
Wasted love
Wasted all my time and love on you
When times were rough
You used me up
Wasted love on you
All along I knew something was not right
But I was hoping I could change your mind
@22Kamelia
All along no matter how I tried and tried
You kept taking, taking, taking every breath I had inside
Wasted love
Wasted all my time and all my love on you
When times were rough
You used me up
Wasted love
Wasted all my time and all my love on you
When times were rough
You used me up
Wasted love on you
Wasted all my love on you ,,,,🎶🎶🎶💕💕💕💕
@kate_summers
Now the most beautiful thing in my life is you Laura, you and your songs. May God grant you good health and inspiration! Continue to delight us with your wonderful creativity. We love you and we are very grateful to you for everything!!!
@lestc8579
Beautiful words
@kate_summers
@@lestc8579 thank you for your comment, I am very pleased
@LilithLallander
She is so f****ng amazing. Now I know what it means to "take someone s breath away." I literally can not breathe!!
❤
@emilylouise9085
I can't just listen to her, I have to watch her sing... just WOW!
@Lalala-of5dp
same
@kdbestwish
So much life, so much joy when she sings
@angelperea2451
No english
@chainamarie03
I'm the same way.
@izabelazielak8963
Jea,You cannot just LISTEN!!!I WONDER WHY👷♀️👷♂️