In the 1990s Thomas met Trey Many through mutual friends and began playing shows with Velour 100. They recorded one EP together in 1999 and played a few short tours, during which time she met Damien Jurado and Pedro the Lion. She then moved to Seattle to attend Cornish College briefly before deciding to focus on a solo recording career. Her appearance on the song "Parking Lot", from Damien Jurado's album Ghost of David, brought her to the attention of famed record label Sub Pop who signed her in 2000.
Her debut album When We Were Small was released on 22 January 2001. The album featured Eric Fisher (who Thomas met at performance art school in Seattle) on guitar and keyboards and Andy Myers on drums.
Fisher and Myers returned for 2003's follow-up Only With Laughter Can You Win.
Thomas released her third album, If Songs Could Be Held, in 2005.
Her fourth album These Friends of Mine, was recorded in collaboration with Sufjan Stevens who plays guitar and banjo as well as providing some vocals, and Denison Witmer.
She released a holiday album called A Very Rosie Christmas in November 2008 through her own record label.
Her 2012 album is entitled "With Love". The same year she relocated to New York City from Seattle.
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Why Waste More Time
Rosie Thomas Lyrics
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Voices in your head tell you to do it
No one will care, no one will know
Everyone just looks out for themselves
It's so hard letting go, letting go of love
It might cause some pain, I know
But pain is all we've got
Why waste more time? Time is all you have
Careful what you say they'll hold you to it
No one will care, no one will know
Everyone feels sorry for themselves
And it's so hard letting go, letting go of love
And it might cause some pain, I know
But pain is all you've got
And it may be the only way to know
That you can get yourself back up
The lyrics of Rosie Thomas's song "Why Waste More Time" revolve around the idea of giving up on love, and the internal struggle one faces in making the decision to let go. The song suggests that we are often held back by our own fears and insecurities, and it's only when we make peace with the pain that we can truly start to heal and rise up again. Thomas sings about the voices in our heads that tell us to hold on, even when there may be nothing left to hold onto. She reminds us that time is a precious resource, and there comes a point where we must let go and move on.
In the first verse, Thomas talks about the feeling of insignificance that can come from a failed relationship. The voices in our head may tell us that we're alone and that no one will care if we give up. This notion is echoed in the second verse when she sings, "No one will care, no one will know/Everyone feels sorry for themselves." Thomas is suggesting that we can become so focused on our own pain that we forget about the pain of others. However, the chorus reminds us that pain is all we've got and that letting go is a necessary step in the healing process.
The repetition of "letting go of love" in the chorus highlights the difficulty in making the decision to move on. Love is something that we all yearn for, but often it can be painful and all-consuming. Thomas suggests that the only way to know if we can get ourselves back up is by experiencing the pain and heartbreak that comes from love. Ultimately, "Why Waste More Time" is a song about the power of resilience and the importance of letting go in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Why waste your time? There is nothing left
Why spend your time on something that has no value?
Voices in your head tell you to do it
Your inner thoughts and feelings may be indicating something important.
No one will care, no one will know
Others may not appreciate your efforts or know your struggles.
Everyone just looks out for themselves
People are often focused on their own interests before others.
Why waste more time? Time is all you have
Why waste what you have left of life?
Careful what you say they'll hold you to it
Be mindful of your words because you may be held accountable for them.
Everyone feels sorry for themselves
People often prioritize their own struggles over the struggles of others.
And it may be the only way to know that you can get yourself back up
Experiencing pain may be necessary in order to overcome hardship and grow stronger.
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Written by: ROSIE THOMAS
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Rebecca Lopes
Rosie Thomas is very good! (y)