Waste
Reptile Room Lyrics


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Oh, don't lie to yourself
How far are you willing to go for everyone else?
Honey, I've been alone
For too long, it seems, myself
And I keep wondering...
How are you gonna be now?
Who are you gonna be?
I did not forget, it just got lost on me
How could you turn on me now?
And then he said to me
Why, you're such a waste
Why (Why) you're such a waste
But you can't replace my love
Oooh no no
Why you're such a waste
Why (Why) you're such a waste
But you can't replace my love
Oooh no no no no
Violence
Poison from the river, black and cold
They bring violence
Water for the fever and the soul
I get high when I'm starting over
I get high so it feels the same
I get high and it brings me closer
Why, you're such a waste
Why (Why) you're such a waste
But you can't replace my love
Oooh no no
Why, you're such a waste
Why (Why) you're such a waste
But you can't replace my love
Oooh no no no no
Why, you're such a waste
Why (Why) you're such a waste
But you can't replace my love
Oooh no no
Why, you're such a waste
Why (Why) you're such a waste
But you can't replace my love
Can ya?
Why, you're such a waste
Why (Why) you're such a waste
But you can't replace my love
Oooh no no
Why, you're such a waste
Why (Why) you're such a waste
But you can't replace my love
Oooh no no no no
Call me broken hearted
Caught me guarded
When you came
You were what I wanted
When we started
Till you changed
Why, you're such a waste
Why (Why) you're such a waste
But you can't replace my love
Oooh no no
Why, you're such a waste
Why (Why) you're such a waste
But you can't replace my love
Oh no
Call me broken hearted
Caught me guarded
When you came
(Oooh no no no no)
You were what I wanted
When we started




Till you changed
(Oooh no no no no)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Reptile Room's song "Waste" are about self-reflection and the struggle to find one's true identity in a world that often pressures people to conform to certain expectations. The singer is asking the listener not to lie to themselves and question how far they are willing to go for others. They express feelings of loneliness, asking who they will be now and wondering how others will treat them. The chorus repeats the phrase "Why, you're such a waste" but then adds the line "But you can't replace my love," suggesting that the singer still values the listener despite their struggles.


The second verse introduces themes of violence and addiction. The singer describes poison from a river and getting high in order to feel closer and achieve a sense of familiarity. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the cycle of violence and addiction that can be difficult to break free from. The final verse shifts back to personal relationships, describing the aftermath of a broken heart and the feelings of betrayal that come with a relationship that has changed.


Overall, "Waste" is a deeply introspective song that examines issues of identity, societal pressures, addiction, and betrayal. The chorus repeats the phrase "Why, you're such a waste" in a way that could be interpreted as both negative and positive, suggesting that while the listener may be struggling, they are still valued and loved.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, don't lie to yourself
Do not deceive yourself or try to hide the truth from yourself


How far are you willing to go for everyone else?
To what extent are you willing to sacrifice your own needs for others?


Honey, I've been alone
My dear, I have been by myself for some time now


For too long, it seems, myself
It feels like it has been an extended period since I have had company


And I keep wondering...
I am curious and asking myself...


How are you gonna be now?
What kind of person are you going to become?


Who are you gonna be?
What kind of person will you turn out to be?


I did not forget, it just got lost on me
I did not intentionally forget, it slipped my mind


How could you turn on me now?
How could you betray me at this point in time?


And then he said to me
And then he directed his words to me


Why, you're such a waste
Why are you a person that is of no value?


Why (Why) you're such a waste
Again, why are you considered a useless individual?


But you can't replace my love
But my affection towards you cannot be substituted by anyone else


Oooh no no
Expressing a feeling of regret, sadness or frustration


Violence
The act of physical force being used to harm or damage someone or something


Poison from the river, black and cold
A dangerous or harmful substance originating from a water source that is dark and frigid


They bring violence
The above-mentioned source of harm and danger brings about further acts of aggression and brutality


Water for the fever and the soul
Liquid that can remedy an illness and provide spiritual healing


I get high when I'm starting over
I feel euphoric when beginning anew


I get high so it feels the same
I experience an intoxicating sensation so that the situation remains familiar


I get high and it brings me closer
Substances that alter my perception may bring me closer to my desires


Call me broken hearted
Refer to me as someone who has had their heart figuratively crushed


Caught me guarded
You have trapped me when I was not expecting it


When you came
When you entered into my life


You were what I wanted
You were the object of my desire


When we started
When the relationship with you began


Till you changed
Until you became different or altered in character




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Bill Zimmerman, Sami Michelsen, Sean Michelsen

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