The Briggs,started off and were known as the band, I Decline. They released… Read Full Bio ↴The Briggs,started off and were known as the band, I Decline. They released an album called "Spy On Your Neighbors", but due to legal action by another band they had to change the band name. Thus was born, The Briggs, who are a punk rock band based out of Los Angeles, California. Fronted by brothers Joey and Jason LaRocca, this band draws from a variety of influences, but most noteably from the likes of UK artists such as The Clash, Cock Sparrer, Stiff Little Fingers, and Billy Bragg. The Briggs have spent the past few years on the heels of tours that have paired up with more recognizable faces in their genre, including several outings with Irish-punk band Flogging Molly, punk rockers Street Dogs, and hardcore/melodic punk legends Bad Religion. They have also participated in three of the enormously popular summer tour, Warped Tour. The band currently has three full lengths out, as well as an EP that was released in 2004.

The Briggs also gained some popularity when they were recommended to the professional hockey/National Hockey League team, the Los Angeles Kings. Their song "This is LA" is played after every home win.

Wasting Time
The Briggs Lyrics

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Thought for years that it would never come to this
I solved my problems with the throwing of my fists
But I'm nowhere now
Not sure how but I really fucked up now

All this time what I thought wasn't true
Had seemed to be a lie
But I don't know what to do

And it's not just me and now I can see
That I really fucked up now
I really fucked up now

We're still wasting
Wasting time

We're still wasting
Wasting time

Overall Meaning

The Briggs's song Wasting Time deals with a sense of regret for past mistakes that have led to the current state of feeling trapped and stuck in life. The lyrics convey a protagonist who has internalized a solution to problems as physical violence, and as a result, has caused irreparable damage in their life. The repeated phrase of "I really fucked up now" showcases a self-realization of the singer regarding their actions, but also highlights the frustration they have towards themselves for not having done things differently.

Additionally, the lyrics suggest that the singer has been living with a perspective that has turned out to be a lie. They have been taking some things for granted, and now the reality has struck that they have missed something important. The meaning of "We're still wasting, wasting time" indicates the feeling of being stuck in this undesirable situation that has grown out of wasted time and disappointment. In summary, the song Wasting Time highlights the consequences of one's choices and the struggle to navigate through those unfortunate situations.

Line by Line Meaning

Thought for years that it would never come to this
I used to believe that I would never end up in this situation

I solved my problems with the throwing of my fists
I used to think that violence was the solution to my problems

But I'm nowhere now
Now I am lost and directionless

Not sure how but I really fucked up now
I am not exactly sure how, but I have really messed up now

All this time what I thought wasn't true
I have realized that what I thought was true was actually false all along

Had seemed to be a lie
What I believed in before appeared to be a deceitful fabrication

But I don't know what to do
I am now unsure of what actions to take

And it's not just me and now I can see
I have come to realize that this problem does not only affect me

That I really fucked up now
It is clear to me that I have made a significant mistake

We're still wasting
We are still not making the most of our time

Wasting time
We are losing precious time without making good use of it