Currently based in London, Nathan now performs as a solo artist and will be at several UK summer festivals in 2009, including Small World, Sunrise Celebration, Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Fiddler's Green Folk Festival, Big Green Gathering, Broadstairs Folk Week and Buddhafield.
Nathan's EP “Footprints” will be released on 14 June 2009 at The Green Note Cafe, Camden.
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Waste of Time
Nathan Ball Lyrics
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You sat upstairs with the light on
Waking up slow, look what you're missing
Your curtains closed I was wishing
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
You should get away some time
And its hard to know lady where you're going to take it
This is just a waste of time
I've been driving round all night
I've been driving round all night
I said some things I should have kept in
But I wish I knew what you were thinking
You said that night I should have kissed you
Don't treat it like you didn't want to
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
You should get away some time
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady where you're going to take it
This is just a waste of time
I've been driving round all night
I've been driving round all night
Is it all a waste of time
I've been driving round all night
Is it all a waste of time
I've been driving round all night
Is it all a waste of time
I've been driving round all night
Is it all a waste of time
I've been driving round all night
Gone down a road
Its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
You should get away some time
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady where you're going to take it
Is it all a waste of time
I've been driving round all night
The song "Waste of Time" by Nathan Ball is a contemplative piece about a failed relationship. The singer describes how he saw the end coming, yet he still wishes things could have turned out differently. He addresses his former partner, who is upstairs with the light on, waking up to a world where he no longer exists. The singer acknowledges that he has made mistakes, things he should have kept to himself, and he is envious of the life his former partner is living without him. He realizes that he has gone down a road that is uncertain, where it is hard to know if he will make it or where he will end up. He questions whether it was all a waste of time, but he continues to drive around searching for answers.
The lyrics in the chorus repeat the uncertainty of the road ahead, and the singer suggests that his former partner should get away sometimes. He acknowledges that he is driving around aimlessly, trying to find meaning in what has happened. The phrase "Is it all a waste of time?" echoes throughout the song, as if the singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that he has lost something precious, and he may never know if it was worth it.
Overall, "Waste of Time" is a hauntingly beautiful song that speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and regret. The singer's yearning is palpable, and his voice conveys the ache of loss and the desperation to understand. The melody is melancholy, and the instrumentation is sparse, creating an intimate and introspective atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw it coming head on
I anticipated the end of our relationship.
You sat upstairs with the light on
While I was driving around, unsure, you were safe and comfortable at home.
Waking up slow, look what you're missing
You are not fully living your life or taking advantage of opportunities.
Your curtains closed I was wishing
I wanted to be with you but knew that it was unlikely.
Gone down a road
I have traveled down this path before.
And its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
It's difficult to determine if you will succeed.
You should get away some time
You need to take some time for yourself.
Where you're going to take it
You have to decide how your life will unfold.
This is just a waste of time
Our relationship is going nowhere and is pointless.
I've been driving round all night
I've been aimlessly wandering without direction or purpose.
I said some things I should have kept in
I regret the things I said.
But I wish I knew what you were thinking
I want to understand your thoughts and feelings.
You said that night I should have kissed you
You wanted me to make a move and kiss you.
Don't treat it like you didn't want to
Don't deny the feelings you had that night.
Is it all a waste of time
Is this relationship not worth pursuing?
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ambermina
"I saw it coming head on
You sat upstairs with the light on
Waking up slow, look what you're missing
Your curtains closed I was wishing
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
You should get away some time
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady where you're going to take it
This is just a waste of time
I've been driving round all night
I've been driving round all night
I said some things I should have kept in
But I wish I knew what you were thinking
You said that night I should have kissed you
Don't treat it like you didn't want to
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
You should get away some time
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady where you're going to take it
This is…"
@ambermina
I saw it coming head on
You sat upstairs with the light on
Waking up slow, look what you're missing
Your curtains closed I was wishing
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
You should get away some time
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady where you're going to take it
This is just a waste of time
I've been driving round all night
I've been driving round all night
I said some things I should have kept in
But I wish I knew what you were thinking
You said that night I should have kissed you
Don't treat it like you didn't want to
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
You should get away some time
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady where you're going to take it
This is…
@ambermina
I saw it coming head on
You sat upstairs with the light on
Waking up slow, look what you're missing
Your curtains closed I was wishing
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
You should get away some time
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady where you're going to take it
This is just a waste of time
I've been driving round all night
I've been driving round all night
I said some things I should have kept in
But I wish I knew what you were thinking
You said that night I should have kissed you
Don't treat it like you didn't want to
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
You should get away some time
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady where you're going to take it
This is…
@Krillo
Nathan, you always release music which brings so much energy into my body :)
@AdityaSingh-eu6xl
THIS GENRE <3, you surely deserve more attention!!
@djangounno3654
I like this song 😻
@elisat.3511
I love your music!
@realverse5532
I fell in love with your music when i listened to 'Alone' and every song you release keeps getting better <3
@ayannaafiya599
This song.......his voice.....the instrumentals.......I am in love😍😍😍😍😍
@ambermina
"I saw it coming head on
You sat upstairs with the light on
Waking up slow, look what you're missing
Your curtains closed I was wishing
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
You should get away some time
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady where you're going to take it
This is just a waste of time
I've been driving round all night
I've been driving round all night
I said some things I should have kept in
But I wish I knew what you were thinking
You said that night I should have kissed you
Don't treat it like you didn't want to
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady if you're going to make it
You should get away some time
Gone down a road
And its hard to know lady where you're going to take it
This is…"
@bryangan781
Awesome, now this is real music 👍👌
@MrElsaphan
This is awesome.
Enjoying this all the way in Kenya.
@JPLeo23
Linda canción, desde Argentina