'I write songs about my generation, for my generation, from someone in my generation. The trials and tribulations of being young, the pain, the glory, the euphoria, the ecstasy, the regret, the love and the loss." - Pablo Brooks
His debut EP 'Not Like The Movies' is a synth-pop driven record about growing up and paving one’s own way in the real world. Songs about expectations, falling in and out of love, questioning oneself, hopelessness and fear are wrapped in roaring, anthemic melodies and driving production. Critically acclaimed, accompanied by his first sold out tour, and with hundreds of thousands followers across social media, Pablo Brooks is steadily becoming one of Germany's most exciting Pop newcomers.
In 2022 he returns with 'Perfume', a deeply personal and cathartic track about unrequited love and queerness. Unashamed and unafraid, as always, this song is dark, sexy and sad. With a cinematic music video that sees Brooks' opening up about his sexuality for the first time, 'Perfume' reveals even more about the young artist.
Waste
Pablo Brooks Lyrics
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Futile words we say won't take the fear
I′ve spent hours thinking that the time is right
You keep looking at me, I look away
(What do you want from me?)
Fearful of the truth, oh is it just a game?
(What does this really mean?)
So would you say something to make me stay the night?
(All I really wanna do is just to)
Make out in your bed
Do everything but talk instead
We're too young to let
A good thing go to waste
Say the things we shouldn't say
Give me a reason to want to stay
We′re too young to let
A good thing go to waste
How many more glasses do we have to pour
Before I leave my clothes on your bedroom floor
And if they knew they′d kill us both in cold blood
I can be your man or temporary fix
(Say what you need from me)
Just don't laugh at me when I ask what it is
(Say what you mean to me)
I am sick of chasing things that run away
(All I really wanna do is just to)
Make out in your bed
Do everything but talk instead
We′re too young to let
A good thing go to waste
Say the things we shouldn't say
Give me a reason to want to stay
We′re too young to let
A good thing go to waste
We're too young to let
A good thing go to waste
I don′t know how to get to your core
Promise me you won't walk out the door
I don't know how to get to your core
Promise me you won′t walk out the door
Make out in your bed
Do everything but talk instead
We′re too young to let
A good thing go to waste
So say the things we shouldn't say
Give me a reason to want to stay
We′re too young to let
A good thing go to waste
We're too young to let
A good thing go to waste
We′re too young to let
A good thing go to waste
The lyrics to "Waste" by Pablo Brooks depict a complex and emotionally charged relationship. The singer is torn between the fear of expressing their true feelings and the desire to make the most of the present moment. The song opens with the realization that time is slipping away and that empty words won't alleviate the looming fear. There is a hesitance on both sides, as indicated by the singer looking away when the other person looks at them. Questions arise about the intentions and authenticity of the other person, whether they are simply playing a game or genuinely interested in building a connection. In this precarious situation, the singer longs for the other person to say something that would make them stay the night, perhaps hinting at a desire for a deeper level of intimacy.
As the song progresses, it delves into the temporary nature of their interactions and the underlying uncertainties. The mention of pouring more glasses symbolizes prolonging the moment of physical intimacy, but also implies a certain level of dependency on external factors to maintain the connection. The fear of being exposed and the potential consequences become evident, suggesting that societal judgment would be severe if their actions were discovered. The singer questions their role, whether they can be a stable presence in the other person's life or just a temporary fix. There is a sense of weariness, having chased after things that always seem to slip away.
In the chorus, the theme of living in the present moment emerges prominently. The phrase "We're too young to let a good thing go to waste" suggests an urgency to embrace the opportunity at hand, regardless of the potential risks. The desire to engage physically rather than engage in deep conversation is a way to hold on to the fleeting connection without risking vulnerability or the potential for the relationship to become something more profound.
The song ends with a plea for the other person to open up and promise not to leave. There is a sense of desperation, an admission of not knowing how to reach the core of the other person, but an insistence on the need for their presence. Ultimately, the singer acknowledges their youth and hopes that a good thing won't be squandered.
Line by Line Meaning
I can′t waste another minute here
I cannot afford to spend any more time in this situation.
Futile words we say won't take the fear
The meaningless words we exchange are incapable of eliminating the fear within us.
I′ve spent hours thinking that the time is right
I have invested a considerable amount of time believing that this is the appropriate moment.
You keep looking at me, I look away
You consistently gaze at me, and I deliberately avoid making eye contact.
(What do you want from me?)
I am curious about your desires and intentions.
Fearful of the truth, oh is it just a game?
I am afraid of facing the reality, questioning if our interactions are merely a game.
(What does this really mean?)
I am unsure of the genuine significance of our situation.
So would you say something to make me stay the night?
Could you please express something that would convince me to spend the night?
Make out in your bed
Engage in intimate activities in your bed.
Do everything but talk instead
Partake in various actions, excluding any meaningful conversation.
We're too young to let
A good thing go to waste
We are too inexperienced in life to allow a valuable opportunity to be lost.
Say the things we shouldn't say
Express the thoughts and words that we should refrain from sharing.
Give me a reason to want to stay
Provide me with a compelling incentive to desire remaining.
How many more glasses do we have to pour
Before I leave my clothes on your bedroom floor
How much more alcohol must we consume before I freely undress in your bedroom.
And if they knew they′d kill us both in cold blood
If others were aware of our actions, they would be filled with rage and harm us without hesitation.
I can be your man or temporary fix
I can fulfill the role of a romantic partner or a temporary strategy to alleviate your problems.
(Say what you need from me)
Communicate your requirements and desires to me.
Just don't laugh at me when I ask what it is
Please refrain from mocking me when I inquire about your needs and intentions.
I am sick of chasing things that run away
I am tired of pursuing things that constantly elude me.
We're too young to let
A good thing go to waste
We are too inexperienced in life to allow a valuable opportunity to be lost.
I don′t know how to get to your core
I am uncertain about how to reach the depths of your being.
Promise me you won't walk out the door
Make a commitment not to leave unexpectedly.
Make out in your bed
Engage in intimate activities in your bed.
Do everything but talk instead
Partake in various actions, excluding any meaningful conversation.
So say the things we shouldn't say
Thus, express the thoughts and words that we should refrain from sharing.
Give me a reason to want to stay
Provide me with a compelling incentive to desire remaining.
We're too young to let
A good thing go to waste
We are too inexperienced in life to allow a valuable opportunity to be lost.
We're too young to let
A good thing go to waste
We are too inexperienced in life to allow a valuable opportunity to be lost.
We′re too young to let
A good thing go to waste
We are too inexperienced in life to allow a valuable opportunity to be lost.
Writer(s): Fabian Langer, Pablo Muehle
Contributed by Alexis P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maren k
accurate representation of me listening to the song
lulu lol
this is supposed to represent us at 3 am in our room and has nothing to do with Pablo spending all his rockstar money on the Perfume MV
❤❤❤❤❤❤
finn
pablo you slayed this
calqmitv
slaying it again pablo
Alina Rost
Its like a coreography for the next concert
dune’s house 🛫
this song is so good omg i love it so so so much !
congratulations pablo 🤍
lulu lol
banger as always ❣
Sassy Growlithe
Love this song ❤❤
Lia DeVall
absolute slayyyyyy
such a banger
Greta Jernej
i love it <33