Band Members:
Michael- vocals, piano, accordion
Jaboo- lead guitar
Jamie Teissiere- guitar
Luis Gascon- bass
Jimmy Schultz- drums
Wasted
Sunflower Dead Lyrics
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fear looks to you
something so profound
that it can't be true
it feels like the synergy
cue on in stride
Promises such yearnings
it's wasted (it's wasted)
it's wasted (it's wasted)
slithering between your thighs
feeding while you're weak
it's wasted (it's wasted)
it's wasted (it's wasted)
something like an unknown sign
is the hidden beast
for such a time now
your
eyes they ooze out
training ends hurry up
frustration bounds
You feel no sun
shine and shock
you end it's light
it questions such questions
that blur your eyes
it's wasted (it's wasted)
it's wasted (it's wasted)
slithering between your thighs
feeding while you're weak
it's wasted (it's wasted)
it's wasted (it's wasted)
something like an unknown sign
is the hidden beast
even though you know you knew to
you need it oh you need this
take apart from where it cuts you
you need it oh you need this
obediance and pain subside you
you need it oh you need this
tell your cage
you wasted
you wasted
you wasted all
it's wasted (it's wasted)
it's wasted (it's wasted)
slithering between your thighs
feeding while you're weak
it's wasted (when I use you)
it's wasted (it's when you stand by you)
something like an unknown sign
is the hidden beast
wasted (wasted)
wasted (wasted)
you give it all away and still you let it breathe
wasted (wasted)
wasted (wasted)
you let it displace your fate
wasted
wasted
wasted
The lyrics to Sunflower Dead's "Wasted" seem to speak to the destructive power of addiction. The opening lines suggest that fear, or perhaps the object of fear or addiction, is something that the listener looks to for guidance. The next line refers to this object as "something so profound that it can't be true," which could suggest that the person is aware that their addiction is harmful or even illogical, but they are unable to break free from it.
The chorus repeats the word "wasted," reflecting not only a sense of time and resources being squandered, but also the idea of something being destroyed or consumed. The lines "slithering between your thighs / feeding while you're weak" bring to mind imagery of a serpent or other insidious creature preying upon the listener's vulnerability. The final line of the chorus, "is the hidden beast," reinforces this sense of something dark and dangerous lurking beneath the surface.
Later in the song, the lyrics suggest that the person is aware of the harm that their addiction is causing, but is unable to stop. The lines "even though you know you knew to / you need it oh you need this" suggest a sense of desperation and powerlessness. The final lines of the song, "you give it all away and still you let it breathe / you let it displace your fate," reflect a sense of resignation and hopelessness. Despite knowing that their addiction is harmful, the person feels unable to change their fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Several is something
There are many things that pose as something.
fear looks to you
Your fear turns to you for direction.
something so profound
Something is deeply meaningful and significant.
that it can't be true
It seems too good to be true.
it feels like the synergy
You feel the simultaneous action of several elements working together.
cue on in stride
Follow along with ease and effortlessness.
Promises such yearnings
The promises give you intense desires and longings.
that blur your eyes
You become confused and unable to see clearly due to these desires and longings.
it's wasted (it's wasted)
All these emotions and efforts have gone to waste.
slithering between your thighs
Something is moving or wiggling stealthily between your legs.
feeding while you're weak
This entity is taking advantage of your vulnerability and using it to its own advantage.
something like an unknown sign
There is something that resembles a mysterious symbol or warning.
is the hidden beast
This symbol or warning represents a hidden danger.
for such a time now
For a long time now.
your
eyes they ooze out
Your eyes are leaking or secreting fluid.
training ends hurry up
Your instruction or education has ended abruptly, and you are forced to take quick action.
frustration bounds
You feel an overwhelming sense of disappointment and irritation.
You feel no sun
You feel empty and without warmth.
shine and shock
You are in a state of brightness and surprise.
you end it's light
You extinguish the source of light or guidance that you once had.
it questions such questions
Something or someone is questioning your basic understanding or knowledge.
that blur your eyes
You become confused and unable to see clearly due to this questioning.
even though you know you knew to
Even though you knew better or had prior knowledge.
you need it oh you need this
You have a strong craving or compulsion for it.
take apart from where it cuts you
Separate yourself from whatever is causing you harm or discomfort.
obediance and pain subside you
You feel calm and relieved when obeying orders or enduring pain.
tell your cage
Communicate to whoever or whatever is keeping you trapped or confined.
you wasted
You have squandered your resources or potential.
you wasted all
You have wasted everything.
you give it all away and still you let it breathe
You have given everything away and yet still allow it to persist.
you let it displace your fate
You allow it to change or replace your destiny.
wasted
A state of being useless or ineffective.
Contributed by Jayden M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.