Stop Wastin' My Time
The Draft Lyrics


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It's worthless.
You know all this time is worthless.
Got me stuck in line waiting for it.
Got my hand stuck out cause I want it.
Stop wastin' my time, I got some place to go.

It's bullshit.
It's bullshit, but I'll repeat it.
Ain't got enough sense just to leave it.
Got my tongue tied up, I can feel it.
Stop wastin' my time.
Stop lockin' me out.
Been locked outside.
Stop wastin' my time, I got some place to go.

It's foolish to act like it's still working.
I can see the things that are broken,
and it's way too much just to forget.
But I got a mind to ignore it,
and i don't know why.
Baby, I must be losing my mind.
Yeah, it's broken...
but baby, it's mine.

Stop wastin' my time.
Stop lockin' me out.




Been locked outside.
Stop wastin' my time, I got some place to go.

Overall Meaning

The Draft's song, "Stop Wastin' My Time," is an anthem for anyone who feels like they're being held back by something or someone. The lyrics speak to frustration and the need to move on from a situation that's dragging someone down. The lines "It's worthless / You know all this time is worthless / Got me stuck in line waiting for it / Got my hand stuck out cause I want it" convey a sense of urgency and desperation, suggesting that the singer feels like they're wasting their time waiting for something that may never come.


The chorus, "Stop wastin' my time / Stop lockin' me out / Been locked outside / Stop wastin' my time, I got some place to go," is a clear message to whoever or whatever is causing the singer to feel held back. The second verse adds an element of stubbornness to the song, with lines like "It's foolish to act like it's still working / I can see the things that are broken / And it's way too much just to forget / But I got a mind to ignore it / And I don't know why." The stubbornness suggests that the singer may not fully believe in their own ability to move on from the situation, but they're still determined to try.


Overall, "Stop Wastin' My Time" is a powerful song about the universal struggle to break free from our own limitations and the limitations imposed on us by others. It's a song about standing up for oneself and refusing to be held back any longer.


Line by Line Meaning

It's worthless.
This situation, or what's being offered, provides no value or benefit.


You know all this time is worthless.
You recognize that this situation or activity is a waste of your time.


Got me stuck in line waiting for it.
I am in a situation where I am stuck waiting for something that may not be worth it.


Got my hand stuck out cause I want it.
I am reaching for or trying to obtain something that may not be worth the effort or time it takes to get.


Stop wastin' my time, I got some place to go.
I need to move on to other things that are more valuable or important to me, so please stop wasting my time.


It's bullshit.
This situation or what's being offered is false or not genuine.


It's bullshit, but I'll repeat it.
I don't believe this situation or what's being said, but I'll go along with it anyway.


Ain't got enough sense just to leave it.
I know I should walk away or ignore this situation, but I am allowing myself to be involved in it anyway.


Got my tongue tied up, I can feel it.
I am in a situation where I feel uncomfortable or uncertain about what to say, so I am not speaking up.


Stop wastin' my time.
Please stop continuing with this situation or behavior that is a waste of my time.


Stop lockin' me out.
Stop preventing me from being involved or taking part in something.


Been locked outside.
I have been unable to participate in or access something that I would like to be a part of.


It's foolish to act like it's still working.
It is unwise to pretend that something is functioning properly when it is clearly broken.


I can see the things that are broken,
I am aware of the issues or problems that exist within this situation.


and it's way too much just to forget.
The problems or issues within this situation are too significant or impactful to simply ignore or forget.


But I got a mind to ignore it,
Despite knowing the problems or issues, I am still considering ignoring or overlooking them.


and i don't know why.
I am uncertain why I am still contemplating ignoring or overlooking the problems within this situation.


Baby, I must be losing my mind.
I feel like I am losing my sense of rationality or common sense by remaining involved in this situation.


Yeah, it's broken...
This situation or item is not functioning properly or effectively.


but baby, it's mine.
Despite its flaws or issues, I have a sense of ownership or attachment to this situation or item.


Stop wastin' my time, I got some place to go.
I have plans or other important things to do, so please don't waste any more of my time.




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Comments from YouTube:

@twichyrain

oh snap

@123rosierosie123

I'm not wasting your time, you're wasting mine.

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