Wasteland
MTV2 Headbanger's Ball- The Revenge Disc 1/10 Years Lyrics
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Crouched over, you were not there, living in fear
But signs were not really that scarce, obvious tears
But I will not hide you through this, I want you to help them
Please see the bleeding heart perched on my shirt
Die, withdraw, hide in cold sweat, quivering lips
Ignore remorse, naming a kid, living wasteland
Change my attempt, good intentions
Should I?
Could I?
Here we are with your obsession
Should I?
Could I?
Crowned, hopeless, the article read, "Living Wasteland"
This time you've tried all that you can, turning you red
But I will not hide you through this
I want you to help
Change my attempt, good intentions
Should I?
Could I?
Here we are with your obsession
Should I?
Could I?
Heave the silver, hollow sliver
Piercing through another victim
Turn and tremble, be judgmental
Ignorant to all the symbols
Blind the face with beauty paste
Eventually, you'll one day know
Change my attempt, good intentions
Limbs tied
Skin tight
Self inflicted his perdition
Should I?
Could I?
Change my attempt, good intentions
Should I?
Could I?
Should I?
Could I?
"Wasteland" by 10 Years is a musical representation of a person’s inner turmoil and the struggles they face in expressing their feelings to those close to them. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the singer's failed attempts to help someone they care about, despite having good intentions. The feeling of disappointment is expressed when the person they are trying to help is not present despite their obvious need. The lines "But signs were not really that scarce, obvious tears" indicates that the person in question is hiding their pain or is not ready to seek help.
As the chorus repeats, the singer is questioning themselves, whether they should continue to pursue their desire to help or give up. The lines "Should I? Could I?" represent the conflict of wanting to help someone but feeling helpless at the same time. In the second verse, the singer reads an article on the person they are trying to help, which describes them as a hopeless "wasteland." Their disappointment comes to a head when they realize that there is only so much they can do, and the person needs to help themselves.
In the end, the singer is left feeling distraught and helpless, realizing that the person they are trying to help needs to take responsibility for their actions. The lines "Blind the face with beauty paste, eventually, you'll one day know" indicate that the person needs to overcome the façade they have created and confront their struggles, even if they are not ready to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Change my attempt, good intentions
I want to change my actions and do better, even if my initial intentions were good.
Crouched over, you were not there, living in fear
You were absent and afraid, huddled over in a corner.
But signs were not really that scarce, obvious tears
There were clear signs of your distress, like your tears.
But I will not hide you through this, I want you to help them
I won't shield you from this situation, instead I want you to assist in resolving it.
Please see the bleeding heart perched on my shirt
I'm wearing a symbol of my compassion and empathy for others.
Die, withdraw, hide in cold sweat, quivering lips
You feel like you're dying, retreating, and gripping your own trembling lips in fear.
Ignore remorse, naming a kid, living wasteland
You're ignoring any feelings of guilt, instead having a child and feeling like your life is futile or barren.
This time you've tried all that you can, turning you red
You've put in your maximum effort, and it's causing you stress or frustration.
Crowned, hopeless, the article read, "Living Wasteland"
An article described you as feeling helpless and like you're living in a desolate, empty place.
Heave the silver, hollow sliver
You're throwing away a valuable but empty item.
Piercing through another victim
You're causing harm to someone else with your actions or words.
Turn and tremble, be judgmental
You're turning away with fear and being overly critical of others.
Ignorant to all the symbols
You're unaware of the signs and messages around you.
Blind the face with beauty paste
You're hiding the true emotions behind a façade of beauty or superficiality.
Eventually, you'll one day know
Someday, you'll come to understand the truth or the reality of the situation.
Limbs tied
Your movements are restricted or immobilized.
Skin tight
Your skin is tight with anxiety, tension, or anticipation.
Self inflicted his perdition
You're causing your own downfall or punishment.
Should I?
I'm contemplating what action to take next.
Could I?
I'm questioning whether I'm capable of doing something.
Here we are with your obsession
We're here, dealing with your intense preoccupation or fixation on something.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jesse Hasek, Ryan Johnson, Brian Vodinh, Matt Wantland
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