Wasting Time
Nathaniel Rateliff The Night Sweats Lyrics
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You get to know it
Think about the world I found spinning awry
Remember all the clothes I wore to hide it from you
You said let's take the long walk home tonight
Think of all the falling down and the hiding under
Think of all the time time time time time
Yeah
Think of all the hours I spent in constant reflection
Well it gets you down but, it don't make it right
I made it my personal intervention
What a waste of time time time time time
Yeah
Hey
Hey
I got a feeling I, I can't get over
Maybe all we had has always been right
Think of all the love you gain when you send it over
Think of all the wool I've spun to be here tonight
Think of all the time time time time time
Think of all the time time time time time
Think of all the time time time time time
Think of all the time time time time time
Think of all the time time time time time
The lyrics to Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats's song "Wasting Time" speak to the human experience of reflecting on one's life and the time spent. The opening lines encourage the listener to think about time and how they have come to know it. The following lines describe a world that is spinning awry, and the singer's attempt to hide it through the clothes they wore. This is contrasted with the offer to take a long walk home, which suggests a desire for connection and intimacy despite the struggles of life.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Think of all the time" as a meditation on the passing of time and the hours spent in reflection. The singer acknowledges that this can bring one down, but ultimately, it does not make things right. They describe the time spent as a personal intervention, suggesting that they have been actively trying to change their life. However, the repetition of "What a waste of time" suggests some regret or frustration with this effort.
The final verse shifts the focus to love, claiming that all we had has always been right, and encouraging the listener to think of the love gained when it is sent over. This suggests a hopeful perspective on the future, even while acknowledging the many hours spent reflecting on the past.
Overall, the lyric of "Wasting Time" captures the complex emotions that come with reflecting on one's life and the passage of time. The verses describe a struggle to come to terms with the challenges of life, while the chorus repeats a phrase that invites the listener to consider the value of the hours spent in reflection. The final verse encourages a hopeful perspective, reminding the listener of the power of love to bring connection and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Think of all the time time time
Reflect on the moments that have passed and the time that has gone by.
You get to know it
With time, you gain understanding and become familiar with the past.
Think about the world I found spinning awry
Consider the chaotic and unpredictable nature of life I encountered.
Remember all the clothes I wore to hide it from you
Recall the ways I concealed my struggles and pain from those around me.
You said let's take the long walk home tonight
You suggested we take our time and enjoy the journey back to where we belong.
Think of all the falling down and the hiding under
Mentally note all the times I stumbled and struggled to cope with life's challenges.
Think of all the time time time time time
Reflect on the abundance of time that has elapsed.
Yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation of the previous statement.
Yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation of the previous statement.
Think of all the hours I spent in constant reflection
Consider the significant amount of time I devoted to analyzing my thoughts and emotions.
Well it gets you down but, it don't make it right
Mentioning that dwelling on past events can be emotionally draining and depressing, but it does not make them right or wrong.
I made it my personal intervention
I chose to work on improving my situation through personal effort and action.
What a waste of time time time time time
Expressing disappointment in the amount of time and effort that was spent on unproductive or fruitless endeavors.
Hey
Used to get the listener's attention or as an exclamation of greeting.
Hey
Used to get the listener's attention or as an exclamation of greeting.
I got a feeling I, I can't get over
Mentioning a strong and persistent emotion that is difficult to overcome or forget.
Maybe all we had has always been right
Suggesting that everything that happened in our past relationship was meant to be and happened for a reason.
Think of all the love you gain when you send it over
Consider the positive impact of sharing love and kindness towards others.
Think of all the wool I've spun to be here tonight
Consider the hard work and effort I put into getting to where I am today.
Think of all the time time time time time
Reflecting again on the abundance of time that has gone by.
Think of all the time time time time time
Reflecting again on the abundance of time that has gone by.
Think of all the time time time time time
Reflecting again on the abundance of time that has gone by.
Think of all the time time time time time
Reflecting again on the abundance of time that has gone by.
Think of all the time time time time time
Reflecting again on the abundance of time that has gone by.
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Written by: NATHANIEL DAVID RATELIFF
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LYRICS:
Think of all the time time time
You get to know it
Think about the world I found spinning awry
Remember all the clothes I wore to hide it from you
You said let's take the long walk home tonight
Think of all the falling down and hiding under
Think of all the time time time time time
Think of all the hours I spent in constant reflection
Well it gets you down but, it don't make it right
I made it my personal intervention
What a waste of time time time time time
I got a feeling I, I can't get over
Maybe all we had has always been right
Think of all the love you gain when you send it over
Think of all the wool I've spun to be here tonight
Think of all the time time time time time
Think of all the time time time time time
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