Wasted
Khori Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Working my last nerve but what we fighting for?
Everyday is something new
Steady pointing fingers, I can't take no more
You act like I ain't good enough for you

I'ma finally say it (say it)
Sorry ain't gon' make it (make it)
Tired of your complaining ('plaining)

About to go insane and
I'm all out of patience, got me too complacent (woah-oh)
One time I finally got enough of you

A waste of ti-i-ime, time
A waste of ti-i-ime, time

If I could take it back (back)
The times we had (had)
You wouldn't get a minute, I regret all that
A waste of ti-i-ime, time

I'd give and you would take
This bond been set to break
I never wished that would come true
The flags were in my face, but I waved them away
Accepted all the things you do

If I could take it back (back)
The times we had (had)
You wouldn't get a minute, I regret all that
The lessons learned (learned)
The bridges burned (burned)
'Bout time that I see the same, what I deserved

I'ma finally say it (say it)
Sorry ain't gon make it (make it)
Tired of your complaining
About to go insane and
I'm all out of patience, got me too complacent (woah-oh)
One time I finally got enough of you (enough of you)

A waste of ti-i-ime, woah
A waste of ti-i-ime, time

If I could take it back
The times we had

You wouldn't get a minute, I regret all that
A waste of ti-i-ime, time

Overall Meaning

The song "Wasted" by Khori touches on the topic of relationships that have turned sour, where both parties have reached the end of their tether with each other. In the first stanza, the singer questions the reason for the constant arguments and finger-pointing, stating that she can't take it anymore. She finally speaks out and lets her partner know that apologies won't make a difference as she has had enough of their complaining and has become too complacent over time. In the chorus, Khori repeats that the relationship has been a waste of time, and if she could go back, she would do things differently.

The second stanza shows Khori acknowledging that the bond was destined to break, as she gave more than she received. Despite the warning signs, she waved the flags away and accepted her partner's behavior. However, with time, she learned her lesson and sees that she deserved better. In the final chorus, Khori repeats that the relationship was a waste of time, and she regrets every moment of it.

The lyrics of the song depict the pain of a failed relationship and how one person can no longer take the constant arguments and complaints. The singer wants to move on from this toxic relationship and expresses her regrets for the time she invested in it.

Line by Line Meaning

Working my last nerve but what we fighting for?
You are annoying me with your actions, but I don't understand why we are arguing in the first place.

Everyday is something new
Every day, there seems to be a new problem in our relationship.

Steady pointing fingers, I can't take no more
You keep blaming me for everything, and I can't handle it any longer.

You act like I ain't good enough for you
You make me feel like I'm not good enough for you, and it's hurtful.

I'ma finally say it (say it)
I'm finally going to speak my mind.

Sorry ain't gon' make it (make it)
Saying sorry won't solve the issue at hand.

Tired of your complaining ('plaining)
I'm exhausted with constantly hearing you complain.

About to go insane and
I'm on the brink of losing my sanity.

I'm all out of patience, got me too complacent (woah-oh)
I've run out of patience, and I've become too comfortable with your behavior.

One time I finally got enough of you
One time, I finally had enough of you.

A waste of ti-i-ime, time
Our relationship has been a waste of time.

If I could take it back (back)
If I could go back in time...

The times we had (had)
The moments we shared...

You wouldn't get a minute, I regret all that
I wouldn't give you another chance to hurt me, and I regret all the time we spent together.

I'd give and you would take
I would give everything to you, and you would only take without giving back.

This bond been set to break
Our relationship was bound to fail.

I never wished that would come true
I never wanted our relationship to end, but it was inevitable.

The flags were in my face, but I waved them away
I saw the warning signs, but I chose to ignore them.

Accepted all the things you do
I accepted all of your behaviors without complaint.

The lessons learned (learned)
I learned valuable lessons from our relationship.

The bridges burned (burned)
Our relationship has caused irreparable damage.

'Bout time that I see the same, what I deserved
It's about time I realize I deserve better than this.

A waste of ti-i-ime, woah
Our relationship has been a complete waste of time.

If I could take it back
If it were possible to go back in time...

The times we had
The moments we shared...

You wouldn't get a minute, I regret all that
I wouldn't give you another chance to hurt me, and I regret all the time we spent together.

A waste of ti-i-ime, time
Our relationship has been a waste of time.

Writer(s): Hssouna Wissem, Summer Alston

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