Def Leppard

Wasted

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Well I've been lying awake all night
Just thinking of you
But a bottle of whiskey lies heavy obstructing my view
I've got a bottle of pills to give me my thrills
And I know that I'm leading a life that kills
(Wasted)
I've wasted my time
(Wasted)
I'm shooting a line
(Wasted)
I'm stuck in a hole
(Wasted)
I'm losing control
And I've been meaning to call, I've been wanting to phone
You see I don't like the thought of leaving you here alone
Well I've seen things down here that are fit for a queen
I've seen things down here that should never be seen
(Wasted)
I've wasted my money
(Wasted)
I've wasted you honey
(Wasted)
I'm out of my brain
(Wasted)
I'm going insane
I'm running in thin air
There's nothingness everywhere
I've gotta get out
(Won't you help me?)
I've gotta get out
(Won't you help me?)
I've gotta get out, oh won't you help me get out?
I thought I saw you just the other day
But it couldn't be you 'cos you had nothing to say
'He's going away', they told all my friends
Well now I'll be stuck in here til the misery ends
(Wasted)
I've wasted my time
(Wasted)
I'm shooting a line
(Wasted)
I'm out of my head
(Wasted)
I wish I was dead

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spliphstar On Jan 04, 2002

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2002-01-04 19:27:50

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by mrobvious

16y ago

No it is more about the depression that sets in from drinking and drugging, not drinking and drugging to drive away depression. It is about how enough alcohol and Coke will make you want to kill yourself.

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by Kurdt Rose

18y ago

This song is pretty simple to explain, its about being depressed and drinkin away all your worries!

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by Bdw

5y ago

This song is about being depressed and drinking all your worries. Def Leppard was always been a party band. Guitarist Steve Clark died of alcohol poisoning. It’s very sad. It’s a very dangerous road. You need to know when to get off.

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