The band has released two LPs (Getting By in 2007 and Humanity in 2011) and an EP (From the Inside in 2009).
Wasted
Tim Be Told Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You should quit while you're ahead
'Cause few will make it ever
Try the safer road instead
How long 'til it gets better
Ask yourself before you're dead
If you're content with never
Was it all wasted
All we did to survive
If we cut split and run now
At least we can say that we tried
Was it all wasted
Every wall that we climbed
Or maybe God was listening to
Every single prayer that we cried
Let's put this back together
If it's not beyond repair
But doubt was oh so clever
and convinced me to despair
The dark approaching weather
Threatens everything to end
But it won't last forever
Yeah the sun will rise again
Was it all wasted
All we did to survive
If we cut split and run now
At least we can say that we tried
Was it all wasted
Every wall that we climbed
Or maybe God was listening to
Every single prayer that we cried
Let's put all the past behind
And faith by no fears confined
Though the river we crossed is wide
God will be on our side
Was it all wasted
All we did to survive
If we cut split and run now
At least we can say that we tried
Was it all wasted
Trying to keep hope alive
Or maybe God was listening to
Every single prayer that we cried
Or maybe God was listening to
Every single prayer that we cried
Or maybe God was listening to
Every single prayer that we cried
The song "Wasted" by Tim Be Told is a deep and introspective piece, with lyrics that resonate with anyone who's ever faced obstacles in their life. In the first verse, the singer questions whether it is worth continuing to strive for a certain goal, or whether it is better to give up and take the easier path. He then asks how long it will take for things to improve, and whether it is worth continuing to pursue his dreams or whether he should just accept his lot in life.
The second verse reiterates the same questions and doubts, but the chorus provides a hopeful counterpoint, stating that even if everything seems to be wasted, at least they can say that they tried. The bridge of the song is graceful and calming, offering a solution to the doubts and fears expressed earlier. The singer suggests putting everything behind and moving forward, with faith in oneself and God, who will always be on their side.
Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on the value of perseverance and determination, despite the obstacles that we face in life. The lyrics suggest that even if we don't achieve our goals, the very act of trying is worth something, and that we can take comfort in the knowledge that we did our best. The song is a reminder that sometimes, it's not about the destination, but the journey itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Cease your soul's endeavor
Stop trying to push yourself to succeed
You should quit while you're ahead
You are doing well and should stop while you're ahead
'Cause few will make it ever
Most people won't succeed at what they're doing
Try the safer road instead
Choose a safer and more comfortable path
How long 'til it gets better
How long will it be until things improve?
Ask yourself before you're dead
Think about this before it's too late
If you're content with never
If you're okay with never succeeding
By all means then go ahead
Go ahead and continue on this path
Was it all wasted
Did we waste all our time and effort?
All we did to survive
All the work we put in to stay alive
If we cut split and run now
If we give up and leave now
At least we can say that we tried
We can take comfort in knowing we made an effort
Every wall that we climbed
All the obstacles we overcame
Or maybe God was listening to
Perhaps God heard us
Every single prayer that we cried
Every desperate plea we made
Let's put this back together
Let's try to fix this situation
If it's not beyond repair
If it's still possible to fix
But doubt was oh so clever
But our doubts and fears were very convincing
and convinced me to despair
And made me feel hopeless
The dark approaching weather
The difficult times ahead
Threatens everything to end
Puts everything at risk of failing
But it won't last forever
It will eventually pass
Yeah the sun will rise again
Things will eventually get better
Every wall that we climbed
All the obstacles we overcame
Or maybe God was listening to
Perhaps God heard us
Every single prayer that we cried
Every desperate plea we made
Let's put all the past behind
Let's forget about the past
And faith by no fears confined
And keep our faith strong
Though the river we crossed is wide
Even though we faced a big challenge
God will be on our side
God will support us
Trying to keep hope alive
Working to stay optimistic
Or maybe God was listening to
Perhaps God heard us
Every single prayer that we cried
Every desperate plea we made
Or maybe God was listening to
Perhaps God heard us
Every single prayer that we cried
Every desperate plea we made
Or maybe God was listening to
Perhaps God heard us
Every single prayer that we cried
Every desperate plea we made
Contributed by Isaiah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tadigitalagency
thanks for all your songs, God give us hope through your songs. it is important. thank you.
@grimphantom99insaneenderma85
You have angelic voice ❤
@supercurtisman
What a great way to be greeted when I woke up!
Awesome new song! Thank you so much for all of the hard work and wonderful music that you guys put out. Must respect and love.
@Blkguin10
So good, can't wait for the rest of the album!
@AriaGracefield
Amazing song, amazing lyrics, amazing singer!
@sixgirlsthreeboys
Wonderful song! Welcome back!
@calvinthepianist
I don't even...haha. Always loving the passion in Tim's voice!
@dragonboy718
so amazing...
@dragonboy718
BRILLIANT
@jenniewong7776
This is amazing.