Releases by Rotersand have reached high positions in the German Alternative Charts, the Nordic Alternative Charts and the Dutch Alternative Charts. The band has also toured with Assemblage 23, has played at Dark City Festival and played Infest in 2006. They also accompanied Covenant on their Skyshaper tour, also in 2006. In 2009, they went with VNV Nation on their Of Faith, Power and Glory tour.
Almost Wasted
Rotersand Lyrics
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And all the times that wouldn't come
All the times I went for waiting
All the time that passed me by
All the times the world was mine
And all the times I played for time
All the time that rushed with fever
Those lessons learned, almost wasted
Those assets earned, almost wasted
And all my time is almost wasted
All my memories and all my time
And all my time the blood I've tasted
Canned in memories of all my time
The lyrics of the song Almost Wasted by Rotersand explore the concept of time and the experiences that come with it. The verses capture a sense of regret for the missed opportunities, lost moments and the fear of wasted time. The first two lines in the song, "All the time I called my own and all the times that wouldn't come," illustrate the idea of a missed chance. The singer reflects on the time they had control over and the times that slipped away, leaving them with a sense of loss.
The chorus emphasizes this message further: "Those lessons learned, almost wasted, Those assets earned, almost wasted, And all my time is almost wasted, All my memories and all my time." The words portray the singer's regret for time lost and the experiences missed, putting much more importance on the lessons learned and the assets earned that could have been wasted had they not prioritized them.
The final line in the last verse, "Canned in memories of all my time," is a beautiful metaphor that leads to the realization that memories remain, even when time passes or is all used up. The song is an introspective reminder to appreciate the present and not let the fear of the future or the regrets of the past overpower it.
Line by Line Meaning
All the time I called my own
All the moments when I had full control of my time
And all the times that wouldn't come
All the moments I hoped for, but never arrived
All the times I went for waiting
All those instances where I held back and waited for something to happen
All the time that passed me by
All those lost opportunities that I was unable to seize
All the times the world was mine
Every occasion where I had a sense of accomplishment
And all the times I played for time
Every instance where I procrastinated and delayed my objectives
All the time that rushed with fever
All those moments where I felt immense stress and pressure
All the times I didn't try
Every instance where I didn't put in an effort in achieving my goals
Those lessons learned, almost wasted
Those experiences that nearly went in vain, but taught me something valuable
Those assets earned, almost wasted
The accomplishments that were at risk of being lost, but were saved in time
And all my time is almost wasted
The impression that most of my life has gone by without achieving much
All my memories and all my time
Everything that has happened over my lifetime that I remember, and the time it took to happen
And all my time the blood I've tasted
The visceral taste of putting in a lot of effort for a little progress
Canned in memories of all my time
Those memories that are now preserved for an eternity, reflecting the entirety of my life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUNTHER GERL, KRISCHAN JAN-ERIC WESENBERG, UDO HUEPPE
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Carrie
on All These Moments
I'm sitting still, the shadows climb across the walls and memories creep in.
Another day there world is bleak but I did not surrender to the void within.
The play is done, the lights are down.
The quiet stage is set again. There's no one left but still the fading echoes of your voice remains.
Living by the moment, living by the rules. Another day forgotten, another day to lose.
Living by the moment. Living by the rules. Slowly getting better, getting over you.
Living by the moment, living by the rules.
Another day forgotten, another day to lose.
Living by the moment, living by the rules.
Slowly getting better, getting over you.
On my own, on your own.
Got to learn to sleep alone.
On my own, on your own.
Got to learn to wake alone.
On my own, on your own.
Got to learn to weep alone.
On my own, on your own.
Learning not to break alone.
Living by the moment, living by the rules.
Another day forgotten, another day to lose.
Living by the moment, living by the rules.
Slowly getting better, getting over you."