Wasting Time
Secondhand Saints Lyrics

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Take it back is what you said when I told you that in fact
You're narcissistic, quite sick, never optimistic
Sick of the things that you want me to do
When I'm on my knees and begging you
I want you to know, when push comes to shove
This is all I can take in
It's a motherfucking war I'm waging
I look up, and search for the sun

But realize I am under the gun
Out of sight and out of mind
Accident or by design, we're wasting time
And I feel a fool for everything I know
In far more ways than I would like to show
If this is all we got now, we're wasting time
How could you be so heartless still, picking fights for a thrill
Different night, same fight, and a burning anger you instill
So I pack up the things that I don't want to lose
And I'm on my knees because I want my shoes
I want you to know, when push comes to shove
This is all I can take in
When all that we mend keeps breaking
A love drunk heart, is blind at the start
But bleeding in black as it's falling apart
So now you go around, telling all our friends
How you're perfect, and you always tried to save me
But baby, we both know, that all the lies you speak
Have got you living in a fake reality
Out of sight and out of mind
Accident or by design, we're wasting time
And I feel a fool for all the love I've shown

In far more ways than you could ever know
If this is all we got now, we're wasting time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Wasting Time" by Secondhand Saints capture the complex emotions and struggles in a toxic relationship. The persona confronts their partner, addressing their narcissism and negativity. The partner is portrayed as demanding and controlling, pushing the persona to do things against their will. The persona expresses their breaking point, highlighting the intense internal conflict and emotional turmoil they are experiencing. The war imagery used in the lyrics emphasizes the intense battle the persona feels they are fighting within the relationship.

As the persona searches for a glimmer of hope and positivity in the relationship, they feel trapped and suffocated, represented by being "under the gun." The sense of being out of control and weighed down by the situation is palpable in these lines. The theme of time being wasted is reiterated throughout the song, symbolizing the growing realization that the relationship may not be salvageable or fulfilling. The persona's vulnerability is exposed as they admit feeling foolish for investing so much time and effort into a relationship that is draining and unfulfilling.

The lyrics shift to the partner's behavior, portraying them as callous and manipulative. The partner's tendency to provoke arguments for entertainment is highlighted, emphasizing the toxic dynamic in the relationship. The persona grapples with the realization that the love they once felt is now tainted and fractured. The imagery of a "love drunk heart" falling apart conveys the devastation and heartbreak the persona is experiencing as the relationship deteriorates.

In the final verses, the persona reflects on the partner's deceitful nature and attempts to portray themselves as a savior. The persona sees through the façade and recognizes the partner's lies, which have led to a distorted sense of reality. The theme of wasted time is revisited, with the persona acknowledging the futility of trying to salvage a relationship built on falsehoods and manipulation. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and acceptance that the relationship has reached its breaking point, leaving both parties feeling disillusioned and exhausted. Through poignant storytelling and vivid imagery, Secondhand Saints artfully captures the turmoil and emotional complexity of a deteriorating relationship in "Wasting Time."

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Written by: Jelle Gysels

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