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wintergreen UK (see below for wintergreen US)
Wintergreen are a London-based avant pop band. Formed by founder members Andy Keen and Gareth Jones (also of The Leaf Library) in Manchester in 1999, they evolved over the next decade through the electronic-tinged indie pop of early singles The Magic Road and Clockwork Mice/Autumn Leaves, via a constantly a shifting live set involving laptops, drones, layered vocal samples, autoharps, accordions and assorted other noise-generating devices.
This phase of Wintergreen's history culminated in a headline slot on the church stage at the inaugural Indietracks festival in 2007, before a temporary retreat from live performance to build their own studio (Studio Klank in Wood Green, North London) where they recorded debut album The Rule of Small Things.
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Wintergreen US
Wintergreen write complex pop songs, avoiding gimmicks and cliches. Their sound is a balance of high energy and melancholy atmosphere.
Wintergreen teamed up with producer/mixer Niko Bolas (Neil Young, Keith Richards, My Morning Jacket, Fiona Apple) to put the final touches on their debut EP. With their first release, Wintergreen showcase elaborate guitar work, catchy vocal melodies, and strong rhythmic backbone.
http://www.wintergreenmusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/wintergreen
Waste of Time
Wintergreen Lyrics
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Just to watch it all fade away
Well maybe the future has something to give
Now that I've found a new reason to live
It's all just a waste of time
The way that I planned it all inside of my head
It wasn't what I was expecting
To give away
It's the price I pay
Do you see that?
After all this time well spent
When you look back
Try not to resent
All of the debris I hope that someday you will see
How much you meant to me
Don't worry about me anymore
What's the hurry eventually you'll just get
Bored with yourself so you go find someone else
A better actor than me
He's in a movie made for TV
Do you see that?
After all this time well spent
When you look back
Try not to resent
All of the debris (of what we used to be)
I hope that someday you will see
How much you meant to me
You have meant to me...
The lyrics of Wintergreen's song "waste of time" express feelings of regret, disappointment, and resignation. The singer drives every day to watch everything fade away, suggesting that he is stuck in a rut and not moving forward. However, he has found a new reason to live, indicating that he is hesitant to embrace the future. He acknowledges that he spent a lot of time planning the way things should be, only to have them happen differently than expected. Despite it all, the singer recognizes the value of his relationship with someone else and hopes that one day they will see how much they meant to him.
The repetition of "It's all just a waste of time" serves as a refrain, emphasizing the singer's frustration with the outcome of his efforts. He offered up something valuable in exchange for what didn't come to fruition. The tone is almost sarcastic and cynical, with the suggestion that everything is pointless.
In the end, the singer tells the other person not to worry about him anymore, suggesting that the relationship is over. He goes on to say that they will find someone else, implying that it wasn't a unique or lasting relationship. However, he still hopes that the other person will recognize the relationship's worth and what they meant to him.
Line by Line Meaning
I drive a little further each day
I try to escape my problems by distancing myself from them
Just to watch it all fade away
But I know deep down that they'll never truly disappear
Well maybe the future has something to give
I'm trying to stay hopeful that things will get better
Now that I've found a new reason to live
I've found a glimmer of hope that keeps me going
It's all just a waste of time
But sometimes it feels like everything I'm doing is pointless
The way that I planned it all inside of my head
I had a specific idea of how my life should go
How it all happened
But reality didn't match up with my expectations
It wasn't what I was expecting
And that was disappointing
To give away
But in order to move forward, I have to let go of the past
It's the price I pay
Even if it hurts
Do you see that?
I hope you can see what I see
After all this time well spent
After everything we've been through together
When you look back
I hope you can reflect on our memories with fondness
Try not to resent
Instead of feeling bitter or angry
All of the debris I hope that someday you will see
I hope someday you can appreciate the beauty of what we had
How much you meant to me
And how important you were to me
Don't worry about me anymore
I'm okay now, so you don't have to worry
What's the hurry eventually you'll just get
Don't rush to find someone else
Bored with yourself so you go find someone else
Just because you're bored with yourself doesn't mean someone else will solve your problems
A better actor than me
You might find someone who can put on a better front than I did
He's in a movie made for TV
But that person might not be genuine or real
You have meant to me...
And I'll always cherish the memories we made together
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.