Wasting Time
The 1-800 Lyrics
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You're waisting so much time
The nostalgia of growing up only lasts a little while
And as for me
I hope to see you there
But where ever I am going
You might not
I am aware
Is life supposed to work this way
I tell 'em Im alright
But inside
Im really not ok
Thats what I say
And sometimes I really try
But I dot know if I still feel the same
Im not the same
I'll be ok
I'll be ok
Oh hey you
I love to see you smile
Well do you feel the chills
I haven't in a while
Well are you happy
Well I don't know what to do
I am torn between myself and who I love
There's so much you can do
For now
Im wondering
Is life supposed to be this way
I tell her Im alright but inside
Im really not ok
Thats what I tell you
And sometimes you know I try
But I don't know if you'll ever feel the same
I'll be ok
I'll be ok
I'll be ok
The lyrics of The 1-800's song Wasting Time reflect on the nostalgia of growing up and the struggles that come with it. The singer addresses someone, possibly a friend or a significant other, and expresses concern about how much time they are wasting. The singer hopes to see them in the future, but reminds them that they may not be on the same path. There is a sense of confusion and uncertainty about life that is expressed throughout the lyrics. The singer appears to be conflicted about their own feelings and unsure of the other person's happiness. They try to put on a façade of being alright, but deep down, they are struggling with their own emotions. The repetition of the phrase "I'll be okay" at the end of the lyrics could be interpreted as a desperate attempt to convince themselves and others that they will be okay, despite their inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh hey you
The singer is addressing someone.
You're wasting so much time
The person is not productive and is wasting time.
The nostalgia of growing up only lasts a little while
The memories of childhood disappear quickly.
And as for me
The singer is now talking about themselves.
I hope to see you there
The singer wants to see the person in a better place.
But where ever I am going, you might not. I am aware
The singer knows that they might end up in different places than the person.
For now I'm sayin', is life supposed to work this way
The singer wonders if life is supposed to be like this.
I tell 'em I'm alright, but inside, I'm really not okay
The singer pretends to be okay, but they are actually struggling.
That's what I say
The singer repeats that they are okay.
And sometimes I really try, but I don't know if I still feel the same, I'm not the same
The singer tries to be happy, but they are not the same as before.
I'll be okay
The singer reassures themselves that things will eventually be okay.
Oh hey you, I love to see you smile
The singer likes to see the person happy.
Well do you feel the chills? I haven't in a while
The singer doesn't feel the same excitement as before.
Well are you happy? Well, I don't know what to do
The singer doesn't know how to make the person happy.
I am torn between myself and who I love
The singer is conflicted between their own desires and the person they love.
There's so much you can do
The singer reminds the person that they are capable of doing a lot.
For now, I'm wondering, is life supposed to be this way
The singer is still unsure if life is meant to be like this.
I tell her I'm alright, but inside, I'm really not okay
The singer tells the person they are okay, but they are still struggling.
That's what I tell you
The singer repeats that they are okay to the person.
And sometimes you know I try, but I don't know if you'll ever feel the same
The singer tries to make the person happy, but they are unsure if it will work.
I'll be okay
The singer reassures themselves that things will be okay in the end.
I'll be okay
The singer repeats that they will be okay.
I'll be okay
The singer reassures themselves one final time.
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Written by: ROBERT R MACIAS
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