Billy Sherwood was the co-producer of several recent YES albums, and in the… Read Full Bio ↴Billy Sherwood was the co-producer of several recent YES albums, and in the case of "Open Your Eyes". He's also a musician and a composer. Before joining YES, Billy was the leader of WORLD TRADE and made two records: "World Trade" (1989) and "Euphoria" (1995). In May 2000 he left the band. WORLD TRADE sounds like a world class band in every sense and has the ability to appeal to the listeners of YES as well as those of other progressive rock bands.
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Wasting Time
World Trade Lyrics

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Looking at your photograph
Memories come racing back
Together, you & I
Memories are all I have to show
I can remember when
You were lost & so lonely then
You needed someone
Someone to take you home

You could say I'd fallen for her
But you can't say that I'm the only one

Tell me, who's next in line
I'm wasting time

I could see right through
Every move was so untrue
In time she and I, we'd have nothing left to say
Maybe I was wrong
Looking for a love so strong
I needed someone, someone to call my own
You could say that I'm the lonely one

Tell me, who's next in line
I'm wasting time

You could say I'd fallen for her
You can say that I'm the lonely one

Tell me, who's next in line
I'm wasting time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of World Trade's song, "Wasting Time," convey a strong sense of longing and a search for answers in the face of heartbreak. The first verse starts off by painting a picture of the singer looking at a photograph and feeling a rush of memories. These memories represent a time when the singer and their lover were together, happy, and in love. However, now that the relationship has ended, all the singer has left are these memories to hold onto.

The second verse delves deeper into the situation. The singer notes that their ex-partner was lost and lonely when they first met, and they needed someone to take them home. The use of the phrase "take you home" could symbolize the desire to provide a sense of belonging, safety, and security. As the song progresses, the singer begins to question their judgment and wonders if they were wrong for searching for a love so strong. They also express their concern that they are wasting time on someone who was not genuine in their feelings.

The chorus repeats the line "Tell me, who's next in line; I'm wasting time." This line serves as a plea for answers and closure, while also expressing frustration with the situation. The singer is tired of feeling lost and unsure about their future, making the song a relatable representation of the complexities of romantic relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Looking at your photograph
When I see your picture, it brings up memories

Memories come racing back
Those memories come back to me quickly

Together, you & I
We were once together

Memories are all I have to show
All I have left from our time together are memories

I can remember when
I remember a specific time in the past

You were lost & so lonely then
At that time, you were lost and lonely

You needed someone
You needed someone to be there for you

Someone to take you home
Someone to help you find your way

You could say I'd fallen for her
I could say I had developed feelings for her

But you can't say that I'm the only one
But I know I'm not the only one who feels this way

Tell me, who's next in line
I want to know who's next in your line of romantic interests