A Kiss Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Meat Loaf Lyrics

If you listen, to the night
The darkness calls in the night, and if you listen, you can hear it.

You can hear the darkness call
The dark of night is calling out to you.

I can barely stand to wait
I am so anxious that I can hardly stand still.

I can barely stand at all
My anxiety is so intense that it is physically affecting me.

C'mon closer to me now
Come closer, let us be intimate and share the same space.

It's like we're sharing the same skin
Our intimacy is so close that it feels like we are sharing the same physical body.

We gotta get out of this jail
We must break free from the limitations and restrictions holding us back in life.

We gotta let the future in
We must embrace the unknown and welcome new possibilities in our lives.

So many things in your life
There are many things in life that we regret or wish we had done differently.

That your bound to regret
There are things in life that we are inevitably going to regret.

Why didn't I do that?
Reflecting on missed opportunities can lead to feelings of regret and disappointment.

Why didn't I do this?
Feeling regretful about missed opportunities can make us wonder what we could have done differently.

So many chances you lost
There are many opportunities in life that we miss or let go of.

That you'll never forget
Missing opportunities can result in long-lasting regret and feelings of unfulfilled potential.

Why didn't I make it?
Regret can leave us wondering what could have been if we had taken a chance or pursued an opportunity.

Why didn't I take it right there?
Reflecting on past missed opportunities can lead to feelings of regret and missed chances.

The loneliest words you'll ever know
Regret is a heavy burden and can leave us feeling alone and helpless.

If only, if only it was so
Wishing that things had happened differently can create feelings of disappointment and longing for what could have been.

The emptiest words that there'll ever be:
Words of regret and missed opportunities can be particularly hurtful and damaging to our emotional well-being.

It could have been me, it could have been me
Regret can often lead to feelings of self-pity and a sense of missed opportunity and unfulfilled potential.

You'll have to pay for it later
The consequences of missed opportunities and regret can be long-lasting and difficult to overcome in the future.

If you don't get it when it's going for free
Taking advantage of opportunities when they present themselves can help prevent feelings of regret and missed potential in the future.

Believe me, believe me
The singer is urging the listener to take heed of his advice and avoid feelings of regret and missed opportunities in the future.

A kiss is a terrible thing to waste
Intimacy and connection with another person is a precious and valuable thing that should not be taken for granted or wasted.

And one of these nights
The singer is implying that there is a certain inevitability to a particular event or circumstance in the near future.

You're gonna show me that you already know
The singer is suggesting that the listener is aware of the potential in their relationship or connection but has yet to fully act on it.

There's a feast waiting for you
There are many experiences and opportunities in life for those who are willing to take risks and pursue their goals and dreams.

And you've never even gotten a taste
The singer is implying that the listener has yet to fully experience the possibilities and opportunities available to them in life.

It's later than you think and
Time is passing quickly, and the singer is warning the listener not to waste any more time or opportunities.

You shouldn't tremble when we touch
The singer is reassuring the listener that they should not be afraid or nervous about getting physically intimate with them.

There's no reason for these fears
The singer is assuring the listener that there is no need for them to feel anxious or afraid about getting closer to each other.

It's a promise that was made
The singer is suggesting that there has been an implicit agreement or understanding between them regarding the potential for intimacy in their relationship.

We've been promised this for years
The singer is implying that there has been a long-standing potential for intimacy between them that has yet to be fully realized.

I wanna show you it all
The singer is expressing a desire to be fully open and honest with the listener and share all of their feelings and desires with them.

What to do and where and how
The singer is promising to guide the listener through the process of getting closer and becoming more intimate with each other.

Cause we'll never be as young as we are right now
The singer is urging the listener to take advantage of their youth and make the most of their time together while they still can.

So many cries in the night
The singer is suggesting that there are many people who are struggling and in emotional pain, either alone or together.

That you try to ignore
People often try to ignore or avoid dealing with their emotional pain, which can lead to further problems down the line.

So many unanswered prayers
People can often feel hopeless or disillusioned when their prayers go unanswered or their problems go unresolved.

So many unopened doors
People can miss out on many opportunities in life if they are not open to new experiences or willing to take risks and try new things.

Why didn't I take it?
Reflecting on missed opportunities can lead to feelings of regret and disappointment about what could have been.

Why didn't I make it come true?
When we miss opportunities or do not pursue our desires, we can often feel regret and disappointment about what could have been.

Tyre tracks and broken hearts
The singer is suggesting that their relationship is leaving a trail of emotional pain and heartbreak in its wake.

That's all we're leaving behind
The consequences of our choices and actions in life can have a lasting impact on ourselves and others.

It doesn't matter what we're losing
The singer is suggesting that the potential rewards of their relationship outweigh any potential drawbacks or costs.

It only matters what we're going to find
The singer is suggesting that the potential for intimacy and connection between them is worth pursuing, regardless of any potential risks or drawbacks.

There's a feast waiting for you
There are many potential rewards and experiences available to those willing to take risks and pursue their goals and dreams.

And you've never even gotten a taste
The singer is implying that the listener has yet to fully experience the potential in their relationship or the possibilities available to them in life.

It's later than you think and
The singer is warning the listener that time is passing quickly and they should not waste any more opportunities or potential for intimacy.

A kiss is a terrible thing to waste
Intimacy and connection between two people is a precious and valuable thing that should not be taken for granted or wasted.