Wasted
Venice Maki Lyrics
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Down your every move. You've lost your mind, it's now confused
Haven't slept enough in several days.
I'm wide awake, I smell perfume. Have you eatin yet
You still have to answer, are you wasted
Teacher, are you out there, preacher
To leave the dream to drown right here
You've lost your mind, it's now confused haven't slept enough in several days
I'm wide awake, I smell perfume. Have you eatin yet
You still have to answer, are you wasted
Teacher, are you out there, preacher
No one will break me
You still have to answer, are you wasted
Teacher, are you out there, preacher
No one will break me
Oh, what to do?
Are you wasted Preacher
Don't you care for me
The lyrics of Venice Maki's song Wasted are rather straightforward and tell the story of a person who seems to have lost their way in life, possibly due to substance abuse. The opening lines allude to a mistake that was made in the past that still weighs heavily on the person's mind, as they feel like someone is constantly watching and judging their every move. The person's mental state is also troubled, as they admit to not having slept enough in several days, and feeling confused and lost.
The chorus of the song asks the question "Are you wasted?" to both a teacher and a preacher, which suggests that the person is seeking guidance and answers to some of life's bigger questions from these authority figures, but they also recognize that these people may not have all the answers or be able to solve their problems. The second verse seems to imply that the person is in a better mood than before, as they mention that someone else seems "so high today", but they themselves are not quite there yet.
The outro of the song continues to ask the question "Are you wasted?" and adds the plea "Don't you care for me?", which reinforces the idea that the person is looking for someone to care for them and help them navigate their troubles.
Overall, the lyrics of Wasted tell a story of someone struggling with their mental and emotional state, and seeking guidance from authority figures, but still feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
The mistake has come and gone, still someone's there breathing
Although a mistake has been made and gone, there is still an individual in close proximity.
Down your every move. You've lost your mind, it's now confused
The presence is monitoring every movement and causing disorientation.
Haven't slept enough in several days.
Lack of sleep has been a recurring issue for multiple days.
I'm wide awake, I smell perfume. Have you eatin yet
Despite sleep deprivation, the individual is alert and detects the scent of perfume. They inquire about whether the individual has eaten.
You still have to answer, are you wasted
An unanswered question remains regarding whether or not the individual is under the influence.
Teacher, are you out there, preacher
The song calls out to both authority figures: teachers and preachers.
Now you seem so high today I'm not quite there
The presence of others who seem to be high causes a feeling of detachment.
To leave the dream to drown right here
The feeling of detachment causes a desire to abandon the current situation.
No one will break me
Despite the challenges faced, the individual will not be defeated.
Oh, what to do?
Uncertainty and confusion about the next step.
Are you wasted Preacher
The song repeats its inquiry to the preacher about being under the influence.
Don't you care for me
The song questions the preacher's level of concern for the individual.
Contributed by Caden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ayla8345
300k is nothing but keep in mind that that role was what opened so many doors for her, and she knew that. Those opportunities and that much attention are priceless
@Handlebrake2
Lol, 300k is nothing to you?
@kemj9
Is nothing?? To them you mean?? Or are you just rich af
@ayla8345
@@kemj9 to them. This movie took almost a year to film. Naomi was one of the most important characters. They made so much money with that movie, so considering all those factors, it is not a lot of money. You can’t buy a house with that kind of money for example. It would be a lot of money for me, but again, not life changing money since I wouldn’t be able to afford a house. You can’t live off of 300k for the rest of your life. That money is gone quicker than you’d think.
@ayapaiz822
Yeah, pure Art form LoL
@crypticscrutiny1153
@@ayla8345 I live in a nice suburb outside of Baton Rouge LA. Newer construction no older than 15 years. 3 bedrooms and solidly built. Cost me 230k.
@davidzheng369
I know the pay is low but I think she got what she really wanted.... worldly recognition and fame.
@emyf9194
And u gotta sell your dignity n soul for it..
@natevic1867
@@emyf9194 nothing new there
@kinghiggins24
Jonah hill only got 60k so it could be worse