Don't Waste My Time
Paul Hardcastle Lyrics


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You keep coming around knocking at the door

But now I just won't answer
I've heard it all before.
All you did was keep me within your web of lies

But I've got a message for you
boy
you find it a big surprise.

I won't lie
here's my reply - don't waste my time

Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
I won't lie
this is my reply - don't waste my time

Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.

Next time you gonna play your games
There's something you ought to know.
I've been around for a while
boy
And I can see
see through your show.

I'm not impressed by your high and mighty ways.
All you got coming are dark and lonely days.
There was a time I was willing to be your wife

But that's all changed now
I'm starting a brand-new life.
I won't lie
here's my reply - don't waste my time

Don't waste my time - nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
I won't lie
this is my reply - don't waste my time

Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
You keep coming around - don't waste my time.




Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paul Hardcastle’s song Don’t Waste My Time depict a strong and independent woman who has overcome a past relationship filled with lies and manipulation. She now sees through the games of her former lover and has no time for his deceitful ways. In the first verse, she highlights the fact that the man keeps coming back to knock on her door even though she has heard it all before and knows that it is just more of his lies. She then sends a clear message to him that she is not interested in anything he has to offer, and he should not waste her time with his games.


In the second verse, the woman asserts her strength and emphasizes that she has been around for a while and can see through the man’s facade. She is not impressed by his superficial ways and high and mighty attitude. She warns him that his actions will lead to dark and lonely days for him. Finally, the woman reflects on her past willingness to be the man's wife but states that she has grown and changed and is moving on with her life.


Overall, the lyrics to Don’t Waste My Time celebrate the power and strength of women who refuse to be manipulated and controlled by their partners and demand respect and honesty in their relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You keep coming around knocking at the door
Despite everything that has happened, you continue to come back and try to enter my life.


But now I just won't answer
I have no desire to continue this relationship.


I've heard it all before.
Your words and actions have become predictable and no longer hold any meaning to me.


All you did was keep me within your web of lies
You deceived me with your false promises and I was stuck in your trap.


But I've got a message for you boy you find it a big surprise.
I have something to tell you that will shock you.


I won't lie here's my reply - don't waste my time
I am being truthful with you and telling you not to continue pursuing me as it is a waste of time.


Nice try goodbye - don't waste my time.
You attempted to make an effort but it's too late now. I am ending this relationship and don't want to hear from you again.


Next time you gonna play your games there's something you ought to know.
If you plan on playing any more games in the future, take note of what I am about to say.


I've been around for a while boy and I can see see through your show.
I have enough experience to recognize when someone is putting on a false persona and can see through your act.


I'm not impressed by your high and mighty ways.
Your arrogance and self-importance do not impress me.


All you got coming are dark and lonely days.
Your future looks bleak and lonesome.


There was a time I was willing to be your wife
At one point I was open to the idea of having a future with you.


But that's all changed now I'm starting a brand-new life.
My feelings and goals have changed and I am moving on to lead a new life.


You keep coming around - don't waste my time.
Your persistence is not appreciated and I am reiterating that you should not continue pursuing me.


Nice try goodbye - don't waste my time.
You have attempted to make an effort but it's too late now. I am ending this relationship and don't want to hear from you again.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB YOUNG, FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI

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Comments from YouTube:

@ysmtek

Not a single shot where the man doesn't smile. Goes to show how much he enjoys the music.

@malestorm2258

Carol Kenyon the most underated and under appreciated singer of the time. Should've been a MAJOR star. So sad.

@Jasonm25870

Carol Kenyon on vocals.

@MB777

😤👍

@grahamstewart8769

Superb voice

@yuukisama2001

How could I forget this song?
80's flavor is the best!🤩🤩🤩
This was probably the one song by Paul Hardcastle that was different from his other works. 19 and this song were my favorites.

@MrVendetta210

ok but on the realest of real words ever spoken paul hardcastle is beyond ahead of the time when he made this

@colinbradfield72

Hardcastle is a legend

@icecol22

I haven't seen this video since 1986 when I was 16 years old.I love the video. Very artsy and modern.💛💛💛

@davidwaterhouse2552

Great tune from the 80's ! Paul Hardcastle is a very talented musician, dj, producer! Carol Kenyon is an Amazing Singer and a Fabulous looking lady! dx

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