Lyrics
I can hear your voice, singing me to sleep at night
The speaker hears a comforting voice that lulls them to sleep each night.
Everytime I hear wasted away, I hide a little smile
The song "Wasted Away" brings a sense of joy or nostalgia to the speaker, prompting a subtle smile.
No I ain't a liar, I swear I'm not cheating
The speaker denies being dishonest or unfaithful.
I got drunk one night and I just started thinking
Reflecting on a night of drinking, the speaker begins introspective thoughts.
Tell me how you're doing, tell me how you've been
The speaker inquires about the well-being of someone, expressing concern.
Cause last time I saw you, I left you alone and
The speaker left the person alone during their last encounter, noting their troubled state.
You were just so fucked up, yeah you were so fucked up
Describing the person as deeply troubled or intoxicated during the previous meeting.
Why am I so fucked up, to leave you on your own cause
The speaker questions their own actions, expressing regret for leaving the person alone.
I knew that you needed someone to believe in
Recognizing that the person needed support and belief, the speaker failed to provide it.
And I fucken crushed it
The speaker acknowledges causing harm or disappointment by neglecting the person's needs.
Even when I think about you I remember how you laughed
The speaker recalls the joyous moments with the person, specifically remembering their laughter.
Taking drives together through the country, yeah I take it back
Contradicting a previous statement, the speaker expresses regret about recalling certain memories.
Talking bout your mom and how you dreamt of giving her the world
Discussing dreams and aspirations related to the person's mother, indicating a close relationship.
I could not forget a thing, my heart it really hurt
The speaker is deeply affected by the memories, experiencing emotional pain.
We were drinking, and laughing and having a good time
Recalling a time of enjoyment with the person, involving drinking and laughter.
You're wasted and tired and can't stop the poison
Describing the person as being in a distressed state, possibly due to substance abuse.
I took you straight home and then I met your family
The speaker took the person home, meeting their family and receiving reassurance to leave.
They told me it's alright and that I could just leave
Family members reassure the speaker that it's okay to leave, possibly indicating a complex situation.
I drove home, thinking bout what I could've done
Reflecting on the drive home, the speaker contemplates what they could have done differently.
I still know that I should've been the one
The speaker acknowledges that they should have been more caring but recognizes their selfishness.
To care, oh, but I was so fucken selfish
Expressing regret for selfish actions and a lack of empathy in the past.
How could I not do this, How could I have left it
The speaker questions their inability to be there for the person, expressing remorse.
I can hear your voice, singing me to sleep at night
Reiteration of hearing the comforting voice that helps the speaker sleep.
Everytime I hear wasted away, I hide a little smile
The mention of "wasted away" still brings a concealed smile, possibly indicating a mix of emotions.
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