Citing Jill Scott and Alicia Keys as major influences, Thando's electronic take on R&B ballads compliment "evocative song writing that has placed her in a league all her own," - Ms Hennesey Speaks Blog.
From releasing her single "Won’t You Be Mine", touring the East Coast, making her professional theatre debut as Effie White in StageArt’s Dreamgirls and ushering the new year with a show for Multicultural Arts Victoria’s NYE celebrations at Federation Square to more than 100,000 Melbournians, Thando finally released her long awaited release of her debut EP Digital Love Letters in June 2016.
Wasting Time
Thando Lyrics
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After he's gone and told you he's all out of love
He didn't have the courage to look you in the eye
But I will be standing here with you dear till the morning light
So someone tell me why are we (why are we wasting time)
You that we V.I.P (no we don't stand in line)
We should be in the club sipping on bub
So someone tell me why are we (why are we wasting time)
You can dance if you want to
You can drink all you like
Just don't let them tell you
You don't own this night
When they all go home you'll be going up
Well don't drag that phone so out of luck
So we standing here baby dear till the morning light
So someone tell me why are we (why are we wasting time)
You that we V.I.P (no we don't stand in line)
We should be in the club sipping on bub
It wasn't enough till we've had enough
So someone tell me why are we (why are we wasting time)
So hurry up (why are we wasting time)
Give them over now hurry up (why are we wasting time)
You can find us in the club forget about your ex one
We ain't waisting time looking for the next one
You can find us in the club forget about your ex one
We ain't waisting time looking for the next one
So someone tell me why are we (why are we wasting time)
You that we V.I.P (no we don't stand in line)
We should be in the club sipping on bub
It wasn't enough till we've had enough
So someone tell me why are we (why are we wasting time)
You can dance if you want to (you can dance if you want to)
You can drink all you like (you can drink all you like)
Just don't let them tell you (just don't let them tell you)
You don't own this night (you don't own this night)
When they all go home you'll be going up
Well don't drag that phone so out of luck
So we standing here baby dear till the morning light
So hurry up (stop wasting time)
Hurry up (why are we wasting time)
The lyrics to Thando's song "Wasting Time" express a sense of frustration towards a situation where the singer and their companion continue to dwell on their past hurt and waste their night away instead of moving on and enjoying themselves in the present. The singer offers their support to their companion, allowing them to cry on their shoulder and standing by their side till morning. However, they question why they are wasting time by not letting go of their past and enjoying the perks of being VIPs in the club. The chorus repeats the question of why they are wasting time and emphasizes that they should be sipping on bubbly and forget about their exes.
The verses also convey a sense of freedom in the present moment where the singer urges their companion to dance, drink and indulge in the night's pleasures. They encourage them not to pay attention to those who may judge or restrict them and to live the night to the fullest. The chorus repeats its message, indicating that their night should not be wasted by carrying burdens of the past.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a message of living in the present moment, letting go of past hurt, and enjoying the perks of the moment. It urges listeners to take control of their lives and not let unnecessary worries hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
You can cry on my shoulder all the way to the Club
I am here for you to lean on as we head to the club.
After he's gone and told you he's all out of love
Your ex told you that he no longer loves you.
He didn't have the courage to look you in the eye
Your ex lacked the bravery to look you in the face.
But I will be standing here with you dear till the morning light
I will stand by your side until the break of dawn.
So someone tell me why are we (why are we wasting time)
Why are we spending our time like this?
You that we V.I.P (no we don't stand in line)
We are VIP and do not wait in lines.
We should be in the club sipping on bub
We ought to be in the club drinking champagne.
It wasn't enough till we've had enough
We will not be satisfied until we have had enough.
You can dance if you want to
Feel free to dance if you wish.
You can drink all you like
Drink as much as you desire.
Just don't let them tell you
Do not let anyone tell you.
You don't own this night
This night belongs to you.
When they all go home you'll be going up
When everyone else leaves, you will still be enjoying yourself.
Well don't drag that phone so out of luck
But do not run out of luck by staring at your phone all night.
So we standing here baby dear till the morning light
So we will be here until dawn, my dear.
Give them over now hurry up (why are we wasting time)
Get over them now and stop wasting time.
You can find us in the club forget about your ex one
You will find us in the club, forget about your ex.
We ain't waisting time looking for the next one
We are not wasting time searching for someone else.
Stop wasting time
Quit squandering time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX STACEY, JASON GILL, JOHAN FRANSSON, MARK-ANTHONY TIEKU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Portia Sithole
Well done Thando your single is above them all
Portia Sithole
@Margaret Mdudumana you have issues I will get you a tissue
Margaret Mdudumana
That's your opinion. Please leave us out of it
Tebogo selala
My opinion :this song is the best among Yanga and Thato 😩🔥
thee BNG
Straight up
Ayanda Buthelezi
I agree 💯
INTANDO _SPHE
I agree 100%
Vusi Mbhamali
No Thato is the best 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Omphile Oleseng
Exactly 💔😭😭😭
SK
I believed in her the first day she auditioned...beautiful voice baby girl 😍😍😍