Wonderful Waste
Wonderful Waste: Unveiling Life's Fast Lane and Regrets
Lyrics
Well could you go any slower you're such a church goer
Expressing frustration with someone for moving slowly, using "church goer" as a metaphor for being overly cautious.
Got the home field advantage and all that you can manage
Highlighting the person's advantage but criticizing their ability to handle it effectively.
Is to stay home drinking the thought of it is bringing me down
Describing the negative impact of staying home and drinking, feeling down about the situation.
Could you go any faster the night is a disaster
Expressing urgency and dissatisfaction with the pace of the night, referring to it as a disaster.
Cause you call with little warning gotta work in the morning
Complaining about receiving a call with little warning when the speaker has to work the next morning.
With a head that's ringing the thought of it is bringing me down
Describing the negative effects of a ringing head due to the night's activities.
We've come this far and the worst case scenario
Reflecting on the journey so far, acknowledging the possibility of a worst-case scenario.
We're back in the car and cranking up the stereo
Returning to a familiar setting (car) and seeking solace by turning up the music.
You're a wonderful waste memory erased easily replaced
Labeling the person as a "wonderful waste," easily forgettable and replaceable in memory.
You're a wonderful waste of time
Reiterating that the person is a significant waste of time.
You're a slap on the wrist, you'll hardly be missed give me one more kiss
Describing the person as a minor consequence ("slap on the wrist"), requesting one more kiss.
You're a wonderful waste of time
Repeating that the person is a valuable waste of time.
It's ten years later you're still a fornicator
Indicating the passage of time but highlighting a lack of positive change in the person's behavior.
Got the home field advantage all that kids that you can manage
Repeating the theme of having an advantage but managing it poorly, now with kids mentioned.
And your trunk of returnables is weighing your convertible down
Referring to the burden of past mistakes ("returnables") affecting the person's life.
Could you go any slower you're such a church goer
Repeating frustration about someone being slow and using "church goer" again.
Cause you call with little warning gotta work in the morning
Complaining about another untimely call, causing stress for the next morning.
With a phone that's ringing and the thought of it is bringing me down
Describing the negative impact of a ringing phone, echoing feelings of distress.
We've come this far and the worst case scenario
Reiterating the journey, acknowledging potential worst-case scenarios, possibly with a touch of sarcasm.
We're back in the car and cranking up the stereo
Returning to the car setting, using music as a coping mechanism.
You're a wonderful waste memory erased easily replaced
Repeating the notion that the person is a memorable waste, easily replaced.
You're a wonderful waste of time
Affirming that the person is a significant waste of time.
You're a slap on the wrist, you'll hardly be missed give me one more kiss
Reiterating the person's insignificance but asking for one more affectionate gesture.
You're a wonderful waste of time
Emphasizing the person's worthlessness in terms of time investment.
And all you can manage the home field advantage
Highlighting the person's ability to manage their advantage but emphasizing the cost of potential damages.
As long as you're willing to pay for the damage
Stressing the importance of being willing to pay for the consequences of one's actions.
We've come this far and the worst case scenario
Recalling the journey so far, with a repeated acknowledgment of potential worst-case scenarios.
We're back in the car and cranking up the stereo
Returning to the car, relying on music as a source of comfort.
You're a wonderful waste memory erased easily replaced
Reiterating that the person is a memorable waste, easily replaceable.
You're a wonderful waste of time
Affirming that the person is a significant waste of time.
You're a slap on the wrist, you'll hardly be missed give me one more kiss
Repeating the person's insignificance but expressing a desire for one more intimate moment.
You're a wonderful waste of time
Emphasizing again that the person is a significant waste of time.
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