WASTED – English Lyrics

• By: Demi Lovato

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and honest lyrics of Demi Lovato's 'WASTED', a powerful pop-rock anthem that masterfully uses addiction as a metaphor for the intoxicating experience of new love. Through its candid verses and strong vocals, you can explore nuanced expressions of vulnerability and euphoria in English, making it a compelling song for language learners.

[English]

Like a lightweight, like a cheap date

Like a teenage kind of first taste

I'm scared of the comedown

I don't think I'll know how to live without this now

Will my heart stop? Will I withdraw?

Can I detox if the shoe drops?

I'm wiser and older, I'm clean, and I'm sober

So I can't figure out

How I'm wasted (wasted, wasted)

I'm faded (faded, faded)

The highest high can't hold a candle to

Getting wasted on you

Happens so fast, I can't hold back

I'm addicted, we both know that

It feels like it's dangerous and I wanna chase it

'Cause just one look at you

And I'm wasted (wasted, wasted)

I'm faded (faded, faded)

The highest high can't hold a candle to

Getting wasted on you

...

I'm wasted (wasted, wasted)

I'm faded (faded, faded)

The highest high can't hold a candle to

Getting wasted on you

Wasted

I'm faded

The highest high can't hold a candle to

Getting wasted on you

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
wasted /ˈweɪstɪd/ B1	adjective - extremely tired or unable to function properly, often from drugs or alcohol verb - to spend or use something carelessly or to no purpose
faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ B1	adjective - having lost color or brightness over time verb - to become less intense or clear
addicted /əˈdɪktɪd/ B1	adjective - compulsively or habitually dependent on something
comedown /ˈkʌmdaʊn/ B2	noun - a negative reaction after the effects of a drug wear off
detox /ˈdiːtɒks/ B2	verb - to remove toxic substances from the body
withdraw /wɪðˈdrɔː/ B2	verb - to remove or take back something, especially money or support
sober /ˈsoʊbər/ A2	adjective - not affected by alcohol; serious and sensible
chase /tʃeɪs/ A2	verb - to follow or pursue something or someone
dangerous /ˈdeɪnʤərəs/ A2	adjective - able to cause harm or injury
lightweight /ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/ B1	adjective - weighing little; unable to tolerate alcohol
tolerate /ˈtɒləreɪt/ B2	verb - to allow or accept something, especially something unpleasant
candle /ˈkændl/ A1	noun - a cylindrical wax stick with a wick, used for light
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to have or keep something in one's hand or arms
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze toward something or someone
figure /ˈfɪɡjər/ A2	verb - to understand or solve something