This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
You keep coming around knocking at the door
But now I just won't answer
I've heard it all before.
All you did was keep me within your web of lies
But I've got a message for you
boy
you find it a big surprise.
I won't lie
here's my reply - don't waste my time
Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
I won't lie
this is my reply - don't waste my time
Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
Next time you gonna play your games
There's something you ought to know.
I've been around for a while
boy
And I can see
see through your show.
I'm not impressed by your high and mighty ways.
All you got coming are dark and lonely days.
There was a time I was willing to be your wife
But that's all changed now
I'm starting a brand-new life.
I won't lie
here's my reply - don't waste my time
Don't waste my time - nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
I won't lie
this is my reply - don't waste my time
Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
You keep coming around - don't waste my time.
Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
But now I just won't answer
I've heard it all before.
All you did was keep me within your web of lies
But I've got a message for you
boy
you find it a big surprise.
I won't lie
here's my reply - don't waste my time
Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
I won't lie
this is my reply - don't waste my time
Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
Next time you gonna play your games
There's something you ought to know.
I've been around for a while
boy
And I can see
see through your show.
I'm not impressed by your high and mighty ways.
All you got coming are dark and lonely days.
There was a time I was willing to be your wife
But that's all changed now
I'm starting a brand-new life.
I won't lie
here's my reply - don't waste my time
Don't waste my time - nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
I won't lie
this is my reply - don't waste my time
Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
You keep coming around - don't waste my time.
Nice try
goodbye - don't waste my time.
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Don't Waste My Time Lyrics as written by Francis Dominic Nicholas Rossi Bob Young
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