Waste Time
The Fire Theft Lyrics

The lyrics to "Waste Time" by The Fire Theft seem to be discussing a difficult decision that the singer had to make in regards to a relationship that was not working out. The opening lines reflect a desire to not waste time, suggesting that the singer feels that their time with their partner has been wasted thus far. They question whether this attitude is simply a matter of their mindset or if there are deeper issues at play. However, they ultimately come to the conclusion that they cannot continue to lose control of their life and that they must say goodbye to their partner.

It seems that the couple had previously tried to make things work, but ultimately failed. The singer notes that it was simply "a matter of time" before they realized that they couldn't get it right. Despite this, the singer longs to stay in the embrace of their partner. However, when the door opens, they are forced to end the relationship. They acknowledge that it was not their fate to be together, but they also waited for years to hear their partner say that they loved and wanted only them. They understand that it is too late for this and that they must move on.

The final lines of the song suggest that, while the future is unknown, the singer must trust that they have made the right decision. They knew that they had to say goodbye to their partner, even though they didn't know what the future held. This seems to be a message of hope - that even in difficult times, we must make the choices that feel right to us.