Wasting Time
Wayword Lyrics
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Nothings changed im the same As I was before
Nothing makes sense to you
I really wish you would want to Stay
I've wasted my time
Covering for your lies
And in the end you broke my Heart
The lyrics of Wayword's song Wasting Time express the singer's feeling of being stuck in a cycle of trying to change himself to please someone else, but no matter how much effort he puts in, he remains the same. It's a relatable feeling, as many of us have been in a situation where we're trying to be something we're not to impress someone else. The frustration of feeling trapped in these efforts is reflected in the line, "Nothing makes sense to you", indicating that the other person is not aware of the singer's struggle to change himself.
The singer then expresses a desire for the other person to stay in their life despite not understanding the difficulties they face. However, the acknowledgement that they might not want to is another source of frustration for the singer. The lyrics then take a more somber turn, with the singer lamenting that they've wasted their time covering up for the other person's lies, and that they've ultimately had their heart broken. The closing line of "Nothing will ever be the same" signals that the relationship is irreparable and the singer is left to pick up the pieces of a fractured love.
Overall, Wasting Time is a poignant song that captures the emotional turmoil of trying to change for someone else, and the pain of a relationship breaking down despite one's best efforts.
Line by Line Meaning
Tried to change myself
I made an effort to improve myself
Nothings changed im the same As I was before
However, despite my efforts, I remain unchanged
Nothing makes sense to you
You fail to understand my situation
I really wish you would want to Stay
I want you to remain by my side
I've wasted my time
Evidently, I have squandered my time
Covering for your lies
By protecting you, I have enabled your dishonesty
And in the end you broke my Heart
Sadly, you betrayed my love and trust, causing irreparable damage to my heart
Nothing will ever be the same
Consequently, there is no hope of returning to the way things were before
Writer(s): Alberto Lopez
Contributed by Ethan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.