Wasting Time
shanahan feat. ruby prophet Lyrics

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Met you in a silver spring
And you lost a color on your skin
All that′s left that was the ghost of you
But it's in your heart that cost the most
It′s kinda typical
That we are livin' in circles, forgetting, moving so heartless
It's kinda typical
That we got lost in a forest, to looking for something

Are we all just wasting time?
Are we all just wasting time?
Why are we just wasting time?
No, we know we could be champions or just survive
No, we know we could be champions or just survive
(Or just survive)
Met you in a silver spring
And you lost a color on your skin
All that′s left that was the ghost of you
But it′s in your heart that cost the most
It's kinda typical
That we are livin′ in circles, forgetting, moving so heartless
It's kinda typical
That we got lost in a forest, to looking for something
Are we all just wasting time?
Are we all just wasting time?
Why are we just wasting time?
No, we know we could be champions or just survive
All just wasting time
Are we all just wasting time?
Why are we just wasting time?
No, we know we could be champions or just survive
No, we know we could be champions or just survive

(No, we know we could be champions or just survive)
No, we know we could be champions or just survive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shanahan feat. Ruby Prophet’s song “Wasting Time” address the question of whether or not we are all just wasting our time in life. The song begins with the singer meeting someone in a silver spring and noticing that they no longer have the same color on their skin. This leads to the realization that all that's left of this person is a ghost of who they used to be. The singer reflects that although the physical self may change, it is the heart that truly matters and costs the most.

The lyrics go on to note that we often get caught up in the cycles of life, constantly moving without truly considering our actions or goals. We lose ourselves in this forest of time, searching for something that often eludes us. The repeated question “Are we all just wasting time?” speaks to the underlying theme of the song, that we may be frittering away our precious time on things that do not truly matter.

However, the song ends on a note of hope. The singer notes that we have the potential to be champions in our own lives, or to simply survive. We have the power to make our time on this earth meaningful and fulfilling, if we only choose to do so.

Overall, the lyrics of “Wasting Time” are a reflection on the transience of life and the importance of making the most of the time that we have. It encourages listeners to consider their actions and choices, and to strive to live a life that is full of purpose and meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

Met you in a silver spring
We first met in a place that shone like silver

And you lost a color on your skin
Your skin became discolored or faded

All that′s left that was the ghost of you
You are now just a shadow of your former self

But it's in your heart that cost the most
The most valuable thing you lost was from within

It′s kinda typical
This situation is somewhat usual or common

That we are livin' in circles, forgetting, moving so heartless
We keep going around in circles, forgetting important things and acting without empathy

It's kinda typical
This situation is somewhat usual or common

That we got lost in a forest, to looking for something
We became lost in the woods while searching for something

Are we all just wasting time?
Is it possible that we are all just wasting our lives?

Why are we just wasting time?
What's the reason behind us wasting our precious time?

No, we know we could be champions or just survive
But we also know that we could either achieve greatness or just make it through

(Or just survive)
(Or just survive)

Met you in a silver spring
We first met in a place that shone like silver

And you lost a color on your skin
Your skin became discolored or faded

All that′s left that was the ghost of you
You are now just a shadow of your former self

But it′s in your heart that cost the most
The most valuable thing you lost was from within

It's kinda typical
This situation is somewhat usual or common

That we are livin′ in circles, forgetting, moving so heartless
We keep going around in circles, forgetting important things and acting without empathy

It's kinda typical
This situation is somewhat usual or common

That we got lost in a forest, to looking for something
We became lost in the woods while searching for something

Are we all just wasting time?
Is it possible that we are all just wasting our lives?

Why are we just wasting time?
What's the reason behind us wasting our precious time?

No, we know we could be champions or just survive
But we also know that we could either achieve greatness or just make it through

All just wasting time
Everything we do is just wasting time

Are we all just wasting time?
Is it possible that we are all just wasting our lives?

Why are we just wasting time?
What's the reason behind us wasting our precious time?

No, we know we could be champions or just survive
But we also know that we could either achieve greatness or just make it through

(No, we know we could be champions or just survive)
(But we also know that we could either achieve greatness or just make it through)

Writer(s): Jake Shanahan, Jantine A Heij, Ruby L Prophet

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