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But I find it hard to believe
A person could make life so cheap
It's worth nothing today
Because you threw it away
Self-indulgence took you too deep
In a whole lot of nothing
You got up and went
All the people you spent
I guess they could call you a friend
You took them for a ride
To the very end
What a waste
What a waste
What a waste of life
What a waste
So in the end you didn't
Have no friends
Because they sat and watched you die
A lot of bridges burned
With no lessons learned
But plenty of reasons to cry
I suppose I'm naive
But I find it hard to believe
A person could make life so cheap
It's worth nothing today
Because you threw it away
Self-indulgence took you too deep
In a whole lot of nothing
You got up and went
Leaving behind
All the people you spent
I guess they could call you a friend
You took them for a ride
To the very end
What a waste
What a waste
What a waste of life
What a waste
No communication
Complete separation
No talk, no chance to help
I am guilty
I failed you
As a person who should of cared
I shut my mouth
Because I was scared
I hid my feelings
When they should have been bared
I turned you off and
And I, I should of cared
The lyrics of The Embrace's song "What a Waste" speak of the consequences of self-indulgence, isolation, and lack of communication in relationships. The singer expresses his disbelief at how one person can make life so worthless through their actions. The person they are referring to has thrown away their life, and their self-indulgent behavior has caused them to be isolated from their friends, who watched them die without being able to help. The singer deeply regrets not speaking up and expressing their feelings about the situation, and they feel guilty for failing their friend.
The first verse of the song highlights the feeling of disbelief and shock that the singer has towards the situation. They find it hard to believe that someone could make their life so cheap, and that their actions could render their life worthless. The second verse of the song expresses the isolation and separation that the person experienced due to their self-indulgence, and the regret that they have for not speaking up and expressing their feelings. The song overall conveys a sense of sadness and regret, as the singer wishes that their friend had not thrown their life away and that they had been able to do something to help.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "What a Waste" by The Embrace are a poignant and powerful commentary on the consequences of self-indulgence, isolation, and lack of communication. The song emphasizes the importance of honesty and communication in relationships, and the consequences that can result from their absence.
Line by Line Meaning
I suppose I'm naive
Admitting to being naive and inexperienced
But I find it hard to believe
Expressing disbelief and shock
A person could make life so cheap
Believing someone could devalue the importance of life
It's worth nothing today
The consequence of throwing away one's life
Because you threw it away
Acknowledging the responsibility for ruining one's own life
Self-indulgence took you too deep
Excessive self-gratification led to one's downfall
In a whole lot of nothing
The situation of having nothing left
You got up and went
The act of leaving without any regard for others
Leaving behind
The abandonment of people and relationships
All the people you spent
Referring to investing in friendships and relationships
I guess they could call you a friend
The realization of being fooled by someone
You took them for a ride
The act of deceiving and manipulating people
To the very end
Continuing to take advantage of people until the end
What a waste
The tragedy of the situation
What a waste
Reiterating the sense of loss
What a waste of life
Emphasizing the gravity of the situation
What a waste
Repeating the sense of futility
So in the end you didn't
The consequence of one's actions
Have no friends
Losing all relationships due to one's own behavior
Because they sat and watched you die
Others were unable to help or intervene
A lot of bridges burned
Damaging relationships beyond repair
With no lessons learned
Failing to see the consequences of one's actions
But plenty of reasons to cry
Regret and sadness over the situation
No communication
The breakdown of communication and connection
Complete separation
The loss of relationships and disconnection from others
No talk, no chance to help
An inability to communicate and assist
I am guilty
Accepting responsibility for one's actions
I failed you
Acknowledging one's own failure to prevent harm
As a person who should of cared
Recognizing the obligation to care for others
I shut my mouth
The act of not speaking up or taking action
Because I was scared
Fear preventing one from taking action
I hid my feelings
The act of concealing one's emotions
When they should have been bared
The missed opportunity to express one's feelings
I turned you off and
The act of avoiding or ignoring the person
And I, I should of cared
Reflecting on the missed opportunity to care and take action
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI GOODWIN, ANDY WILLIAMS, JEZ WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dave Bryan
Thank fuck there’s a respectable view count. These boys are my hometown heroes right now and I need to see them thrive.
James Marcello
Dude a respectful view count to me is like a million for this band. Criminally underated.
Evan May
@James Marcello fucking right? been listening to em since their full length. They are in my top 10 of all time.
DrClockSmasher
Why do so few bands list their hometown anymore? Where's the rep?!
BirdOfHermes83
I've been sharing these guys videos as much as I possibly can. I just started listening to them a few days before Narrative came out. Fucking love this band!
Mesple
Caught them in Fresno, Ca last night. Good shit.
Nicholas Misiak
As I'm someone that can literally get crippled by my thoughts, but I refuse to let them keep me still. The pain is like a drug, but I keep fighting and moving forward. This new album (and song especially) helps me stay on that path. Thank you 156/Silence for sounding so painfilly genuine 🙏 💔
Rocket Productions
I'm obsessed with this band, can't believe how close the lyrics hit home. Former heroin addict here...the emotional desperation in the vocals and chaotic music perfectly capture the nature of addiction. One of my favorite up and coming bands and already some of the best lyrics around. Wordplay is spectacular, flow for days
sofa
absolute true
Ian Loe
Absolutely obsessed with their sound. So much raw emotion and energy and flow. And diving into their lyrics is just another massive layer. Love these guys.