From their widely popular song, Distances, to their newest release, Hey (I Could Never Be You) , Lo and Behold crafts an emotional, explosive song like no other. With backgrounds in all areas of music, nothing ever stays the same in their world. Listen and follow along for the ride. The members also write and perform under the names Vivid and Naïve.
Waste of Time
Lo And Behold Lyrics
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WHERE WE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE
I MET SOME PEOPLE ALONG THE WAY
MANY OF THEM STILL THERE RUNNING SO FAST
DOWN THE STREET WITH THEIR HANDS FULL OF BEER
WHERE THE HELL IS THE WAY BACK HOME?
WE ARE DAZED BY THOUSANDS OF LIGHTS
NOBODY WANTS TO LOOK BACK WE TRUST ON GOOD LUCK
TONIGHT, TOGETHER OUR BEAT GOES ON
SIRENS WHILING ON BLACK AND BLUE
SOMEBODY DOESN'T WANT ME HERE
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
ME AND MY FRIENDS, THIS IS ALL THAT I HAVE
SOMETHING TO SMOKE AND IT'S NOT EVEN MINE
STEPING ON FAST DRY AND WET SAND
WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO EVER LEARN
NOBODY WANTS TO LOOK BACK WE TRUST ON GOOD LUCK
TONIGHT, TOGETHER OUR BEAT GOES ON
SIRENS WHILING ON BLACK AND BLUE
SOMEBODY DOESN'T WANT ME HERE
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
DON'T FUCK MY LIFE, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
The lyrics to Lo And Behold's song Waste of Time depict a scene of revelry and abandon. The singer is at a party or festival, surrounded by friends and strangers alike, caught up in the music and the moment. The sensory details are vivid - the lights, the beer, the sirens whiling on black and blue. But amidst the celebration, there is also a sense of unease. The singer feels that somebody doesn't want them there, that they are not entirely welcome. They acknowledge this with the repeated phrase "don't waste your time, I'll be here one more time," implying that they will endure the discomfort to experience the high of the party once again.
The song captures the ambivalence of hedonism, the desire for immediate gratification and the fear of what might be lost or damaged in pursuit of it. The "fast dry and wet sand" and "something to smoke and it's not even mine" suggest a transience and impermanence to this momentary pleasure. Yet the chorus, with its defiant repetition, also suggests a resilience and a determination to endure, to keep coming back for more.
Line by Line Meaning
DON'T BOTHER ME, THIS IS OUR PARTY OUR FEST
Please do not disturb us, this is a celebration of our own
WHERE WE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE
This is the place we have always anticipated
I MET SOME PEOPLE ALONG THE WAY
I encountered some individuals during my journey
MANY OF THEM STILL THERE RUNNING SO FAST
Several of them are still present, moving speedily
DOWN THE STREET WITH THEIR HANDS FULL OF BEER
They are walking down the road with bottles of beer in their hands
WHERE THE HELL IS THE WAY BACK HOME?
I am disoriented and unable to find my way back home
WE ARE DAZED BY THOUSANDS OF LIGHTS
The bright lights are making us disoriented and confused
THE CLOCK IS TICKING SLOWLY BUT WE GOES ON
Even though time is passing slowly, we continue to party
NOBODY WANTS TO LOOK BACK WE TRUST ON GOOD LUCK
We are not interested in dwelling on the past, relying instead on good fortune
TONIGHT, TOGETHER OUR BEAT GOES ON
Tonight, we all continue to dance and enjoy the music together
SIRENS WHILING ON BLACK AND BLUE
Police sirens are blaring in the distance
SOMEBODY DOESN'T WANT ME HERE
Someone appears to be opposed to my presence
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
Please do not spend your time needlessly, I will be here for a little longer
ME AND MY FRIENDS, THIS IS ALL THAT I HAVE
My friends are all I have with me right now
SOMETHING TO SMOKE AND IT'S NOT EVEN MINE
I have something to smoke, but it does not belong to me
STEPING ON FAST DRY AND WET SAND
Walking on sand, both dry and wet, at a rapid pace
WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO EVER LEARN
We are waiting for something to teach us a new lesson
DON'T FUCK MY LIFE, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
Please do not ruin my life, I am still going to be here for a little longer
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
Please use your time wisely, I will still be here for a little while
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
Please do not spend your time unnecessarily, I will still be present for a short time
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
Please do not use up your time needlessly, I will be here for a little while longer
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, I'LL BE HERE ONE MORE TIME
Please don't spend your time pointlessly, I will only be present for a short period
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