Wasted
Def Leppard
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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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Written by: Peter Andrew Willis, Stephen Maynard Clark, Richard Savage, Richard John Cyril Allen, Joseph Thomas Elliott
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Wasted" was released as a single in November 1978.
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Debut SingleOne of the remarkable facts about "Wasted" is that it was Def Leppard's debut single from the album 'On Through the Night.'
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Album ContributionIt is the only song from the album 'On Through the Night' that is regularly played live.
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Band CompositionAt the time of the recording, the band was composed of Joe Elliott, Steve Clark, Rick Savage, Pete Willis, and Tony Kenning.
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Writer CreditsThe song was written by Joe Elliott and Steve Clark, showing their prowess in songwriting from the beginning.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Nick Tauber. The producer is known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Marillion.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its release as a single, "Wasted" did not chart in any major music charts.
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Noteworthy VocalsJoe Elliot stated that he had a cold when he recorded the vocals for "Wasted," which gave the song its distinctive raw sounding quality.
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Musical Style"Wasted" leans more towards the musical genre of Hard Rock and Glam Metal, which were very popular during the 1980s.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with themes of youth and rebellion, much like many of Def Leppard's songs from this period.
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Re-recordingDef Leppard re-recorded "Wasted" and some of their other early hits in 2018. The re-recorded versions were designed to sound as close to their original counterparts as possible.
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Iconic IntroductionThe song starts with an iconic two chord introduction, often called the "Wasted" introduction in respect of the song.
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LengthThe song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 45 seconds, somewhat shorter than average for a rock song.
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