Waste
New Veins Lyrics
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You only like me when your in the mood
I'm just a fuck-up i'll give my hopes up
I never shut-up i'll always lose
I don't give a shit about a chorus
You don't doubt it, that's why i'm always down
I wanna die, and be reborn
I'm the king, with the crown of thorns
I don't want to die
(Not yet!)
I can't help it, i'm freaking out
I can't stop it, it's always around
Don't believe me, I'm not myself
Trust me, I'm only like this now
Just see me
Save me
The lyrics to New Veins's song "Waste" express feelings of despair, hopelessness, and self-loathing. The singer is trapped in their room, consumed by their own negative thoughts and feelings. They feel like a burden to those around them, only liked by others when it's convenient for them. The singer's self-loathing is palpable in lines such as "I'm just a fuck-up, I'll give my hopes up" and "I never shut up, I'll always lose." The repetition of these negative self-descriptors underscores the singer's own belief that they are worthless.
The singer doesn't care about the chorus, suggesting that they feel disconnected from mainstream society and the expectations placed upon them. They feel ignored and unimportant, and this is only made worse by the people around them who don't doubt their worthlessness. The singer also expresses a desire to die and be reborn, to start anew without the weight of their current existence. They feel like a king, but one with a crown of thorns, implying that their power comes at the cost of pain and suffering.
In the final lines, the singer cries out for someone to save them. They are no longer asking to be seen, but rather for someone to take action and intervene. The repetition of "save me" underscores the urgent need for help that the singer is feeling. Overall, "Waste" is a raw and deeply personal exploration of depression and mental illness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wasting in my room
I spend all my time in my room feeling wasted, unproductive and hopeless
You only like me when your in the mood
You only show interest in me when it's convenient for you and your emotional state
I'm just a fuck-up i'll give my hopes up
I am a failure and constantly let my hopes die
I never shut-up i'll always lose
I am often talking too much and it causes me to lose credibility and respect
I don't give a shit about a chorus
I don’t care about the repetition or structure of something, I just want to express myself
You don't doubt it, that's why i'm always down
You never question my problems, which is why I feel constantly sad
Just stop it, its why you always frown
Please stop looking at me with that disappointed and disapproving expression
I wanna die, and be reborn
I am looking for a way to hit a reset button on my life and start over
I'm the king, with the crown of thorns
I might rule my own life, but it causes me a great deal of pain and suffering
I don't want to die
Despite my struggles and pain, I do not really wish to leave this world
(Not yet!)
I still have some hope left, no matter how misplaced it may be
I can't help it, i'm freaking out
I cannot control the way I feel or react to situations, I am overwhelmed
I can't stop it, it's always around
My troubles are constantly surrounding me and I cannot escape its grasp
Don't believe me, I'm not myself
I am not my usual self right now and I am struggling to function normally
Trust me, I'm only like this now
This is just a temporary state I am currently in, and not my true self
Just see me
Please acknowledge me and the pain I am feeling
Save me
I am asking for your help to get out of this situation and feel better
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bram Pratt
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