Wasted
Stan Van Samang Lyrics
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Another cal that breaks the quiet, ahh
You
can feel the melancholy mood and the sense of loneliness and isolation metaphorically painted with the words "cold and hazy night." The lyrics then shift to the interruption of this peace by a phone call, breaking the quiet. This call could represent a longing for human connection or a reminder of the possibility of love and companionship.
The chorus of the song, "I'm wasted, I'm rearranging the pieces of my heart, I'm fading, I'm just trying to find a way to restart," highlights the pain of lost love and the struggle of trying to move on. The use of "wasted" can have both literal and figurative meanings, representing the numbness and emptiness of consuming alcohol or drugs as well as the feeling of being lost and hopeless.
The subsequent lines, "I've given up on you but I can't give up on me, I'm still chasing the dream of what we used to be," reinforces the feeling of wanting to let go but struggling to do so. The lyrics suggest that the singer has acknowledged their partner's departure, but can't shake off the hurt and the memories of the love that once was.
Overall, the song portrays the brokenness and vulnerability of someone who has lost love and is searching for a way to heal and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Another cold and hazy night
Once again, I find myself stuck in the embrace of a chilly and unclear evening, feeling lost and alone.
Another call that breaks the quiet, ahh
Suddenly, the silence and stillness of my surroundings is shattered by the sound of a ringing phone, piercing through the emptiness and startling me.
Contributed by Grayson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.