Wasted Years
Walking Rumor Lyrics
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Cause the things that you've done are hard to forget.
So I cast you away with no regrets.
Nothing makes sense I don't want any less.
It's hard enough to live without the scent of respect.
You're making me scream into the dark.
But now I'm silent, I won't keep trying
Lying awake with stabled bloodshot eyes.
Choking on your endless thread of lies.
Will it all be worth it when I'm traumatized
I'm done with this feeling.
I can't keep on healing.
It's just another thing I fight within.
Cause it's making me bleed.
And it's making me shout.
Help me find another way out.
Another way out.
You may see me as a target and being pathetic.
It's simply hard to focus with a head full of static.
All I ever wanted was for you to see
But you just keep on pointing your finger at me.
I kept staying around just for you.
Making me smile, through your abuse.
But now I'm silent, I won't keep trying
The wasted years.
The wasted youth.
The pretty lies.
The ugly truth.
Seeking out my biggest fear.
That you'll eventually see.
This could be a stranger side.
Looking just like me.
Just like me.
Lying awake with stabled bloodshot eyes.
Choking on your endless thread of lies.
At least now I know the machine is fed.
I guess I'll breathe when I am dead.
Lying awake with stabled bloodshot eyes.
Choking on your endless thread of lies.
At least now I know the machine is fed.
I guess I'll breathe when I am dead.
In Walking Rumor's song "Wasted Years," the lyrics depict a painful and dark journey of a person who has been abused and mistreated by another. The first verse sets the tone, as the singer acknowledges that the things the other person has done are hard to forget, leading to the decision to cut that person out of their life. However, the decision is not an easy one, and the singer grapples with the anxiety and confusion that comes with it. The lines "It's hard enough to live without the scent of respect" illustrate the profound sense of loss and indignation the singer feels.
The second verse dives deeper into the emotional turmoil that the singer is going through, as they describe lying awake with "stabled bloodshot eyes" while choking on the other person's "endless thread of lies." Despite the pain, the singer still holds on to some amount of hope that the situation will eventually get better, but as the chorus suggests, that hope may be misplaced. The repetition of "lying awake with stabled bloodshot eyes" functions as a refrain, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the singer's struggle.
The final verse is a powerful expression of the singer's resolve to move on from their trauma, as they declare that they are done with the pain and won't keep trying to make things work with someone who has treated them so poorly. While the singer acknowledges that they may be seen as weak or pathetic, they know that they need to prioritize their own well-being. The song ends on a dark note, with the reflection that the machine of life will keep going even when the singer is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe when I am dead
I'll only be able to breathe freely when I'm dead and done with this situation.
Cause the things that you've done are hard to forget.
The hurtful things you've done to me leave a lasting impact that's hard to shake off.
So I cast you away with no regrets.
I'm letting you go and I don't regret it.
Nothing makes sense I don't want any less.
Nothing about this situation makes sense and I don't want anything less than the truth and clarity.
It's hard enough to live without the scent of respect.
It's difficult to keep going without any respect or dignity.
You're making me scream into the dark.
You're pushing me to the edge and making me feel helpless and alone.
Making me find another way out.
You're forcing me to find another path and make a change.
But now I'm silent, I won't keep trying
But now I'm choosing to be quiet and not waste any more effort on this situation.
Lying awake with stabled bloodshot eyes.
I can't sleep, I'm restless and my eyes are sore from crying.
Choking on your endless thread of lies.
I'm suffocating from all the lies and deception.
Will it all be worth it when I'm traumatized
Is all of this pain and suffering even worth it in the end?
I'm done with this feeling.
I'm tired of feeling this way and I want it to end.
I can't keep on healing.
I can't bear to go through this healing process anymore.
It's just another thing I fight within.
This is just one more battle I have to go through internally.
Cause it's making me bleed.
This situation is causing me pain and suffering.
And it's making me shout.
It's making me want to scream and let out my frustration.
Help me find another way out.
Please help me find a way out of this situation.
You may see me as a target and being pathetic.
You might view me as an easy target and weak for staying around.
It's simply hard to focus with a head full of static.
It's hard to concentrate and make sense of things with so much chaos and confusion.
All I ever wanted was for you to see
All I wanted was for you to understand and empathize with my perspective.
But you just keep on pointing your finger at me.
But instead, you are just blaming and accusing me of things.
The wasted years.
All the time and effort I put into this relationship feels like a waste.
The wasted youth.
I feel like I've wasted my youth and energy on this relationship.
The pretty lies.
All the lies you told me might have sounded nice, but they were still lies.
The ugly truth.
The truth behind all the lies is much uglier and painful.
Seeking out my biggest fear.
I'm confronting my biggest fear by speaking up and taking action.
That you'll eventually see.
I hope that someday you'll see things from my perspective.
This could be a stranger side.
This might seem like a strange or unexpected choice for me.
Looking just like me.
Even though it might not seem like it, this choice is still a reflection of who I am.
At least now I know the machine is fed.
At least now I understand that this cycle of hurt and abuse can only continue if I let it.
I guess I'll breathe when I am dead.
I'll only be able to breathe fully and freely once I'm out of this situation for good.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jacob Nielsen, Kenneth Gustavsson, Andreas Løvenhorst, Anders Rasmussen, Anders Mørch
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Dezmo
The evolution of Walking Rumor is amazing to watch, just when you think you heard the best number they had to offer, they put out a better one <3 #ChesterWouldBeProud
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Debbie Dinnoo
1:08
I can't help but always smile at that part 😁
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Our producer is an amazing guy! 🎧
The Manamal
the jam has alot to offer in style, love it!
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Scythium
Reminds me of the early days of Linkin Park
Walking Rumor
Linkin Park is without a doubt a huge inspiration. We all grew up listening to the sound of the early 2000 🎧🤘
The Metal Mag
rappy vocals will be good for the uk
Walking Rumor
We hope to visit UK soon