Lyrics:

The song “Waste” written by Trey Anastasio opposes the main occupations of the world and implores his listeners to live a care free life and waste your time with someone you love.
Don't wanna be an actor pretendin' on the stage
Don't wanna be a writer with my thoughts out on the page
Don't wanna be a painter 'cause everyone comes to look
Don't wanna be anything where my life's an open book

A dream, it's true
But I'd see it through
If I could be (If I could be)
Wasting my time with you

Don't wanna be a farmer workin' in the sun
Don't wanna be an outlaw, always on the run
Don't wanna be a climber reachin' for the top
Don't wanna be anything where I don't know when to stop

A dream, it's true
But I'd see it through
If I could be (If I could be)
Wasting my time with you

So if I'm inside your head
Don't believe what you might have read
You'll see what I might have said
To hear it
Come waste your time with me
Come waste your time with me


So if I'm inside your head
Don't believe what you might have read
You'll see what I might have said
To hear it
Come waste your time with me
Come waste your time with me
Come waste your time with me
Come waste your time with me

Come waste your time with me
Come waste your time with me
Come waste your time with me
Come waste your time with me
Come waste your time with me
Come waste your time with me