Wasting The Night Away
Peter Frampton Lyrics


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Can you see it in the river
Can you find it in my eyes
When the devil take me over
It will come as no surprise
Yes, there's no time to fight
As we're wastin' the night away
Yes, there's no time to fight
We're wastin' the night away, hey

Give me time in this confusion
When I seem to lose control
Now I break through this illusion
Let it be, let it roll
And there's no time to fight
As we're wastin' the night away
Yes, there's no time to fight
As we're wastin' the night away

Yes, there's no time to fight
As we're wastin' the night away
Give me time in this confusion
When I seem to lose control
Now I break through this illusion
Let it be, let it roll
Cause there's no time to fight
As we're wastin' the night away
Yes, there's no time to fight
As we're wastin' the night away

Yes, there's no time to fight
As we're wastin' the night away




Yes, there's no time to fight
As we're wastin' the night away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peter Frampton's "Wasting The Night Away" have a very dreamy and introspective feel about them. It seems to be a song about losing oneself in the moment and enjoying the pleasures of life without worrying too much about the consequences. The opening lines "Can you see it in the river, can you find it in my eyes" invoke images of reflection and self-discovery, as if the singer is looking for something deeper within himself. The mention of the devil taking him over suggests a sort of temptation or flirtation with danger, but the singer seems to embrace it rather than fight it as the night goes on.


The chorus "Yes, there's no time to fight, as we're wastin' the night away" reinforces this idea of indulging in the moment without worrying about anything else. The repetition of this line makes it clear that the singer isn't interested in fighting against himself or anyone else to maintain control. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer acknowledging the confusion and lack of control they feel but embracing it nonetheless. The final lines of the song "Let it be, let it roll" suggest a certain surrender to the moment and an acceptance of whatever comes next.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you see it in the river
Can you observe the reflection of our wasted time in the flowing river?


Can you find it in my eyes
Can you perceive the regret of wasting this night away in my eyes?


When the devil take me over
When my temptations and weaknesses overcome my willpower


It will come as no surprise
Any unwanted outcome of our night-long indulgences would be unsurprising


Yes, there's no time to fight
There is no point in resisting the temptation to enjoy this night


As we're wastin' the night away
Since we are already wasting this night with our indulgences


Give me time in this confusion
Allow me some time to contemplate amidst this chaos and confusion


When I seem to lose control
When it feels like I am losing my grip and self-control


Now I break through this illusion
Now I am emerging out of this false sense of reality


Let it be, let it roll
Let us just let go and enjoy this night without any worries or regrets


Cause there's no time to fight
Arguing or fighting over our indulgences would serve no purpose or benefit




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER KENNETH FRAMPTON

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