Read Jhené Aiko’s ‘Wasted Love Freestyle’ lyrics. The song’s words are a direct reflection on lost love and emotional exhaustion.
The lyrics for Jhené Aiko’s ‘Wasted Love Freestyle’ form a candid monologue on devotion, disconnection, and the aftermath of a relationship’s end. The words present a narrator examining her own commitment, stating she dedicated her life to “lovin’ you right” and that “love comes before pride.” This establishes a theme of selfless investment that makes the subsequent feeling of loss more profound. The central, repeated questions of the chorus—”How did we get away from love? How did love get away from us?”—frame the entire piece as a search for understanding, a relatable core that resonates with anyone processing a breakup. The phrase “waste of love” transforms affection into something spent without return, giving the song its pointed title.
jhené aiko wasted love freestyle
Aiko’s lyrical structure in this freestyle mirrors the thought patterns of grief. The second verse details physical and emotional symptoms of separation, with lines like “can’t even eat, can’t sleep” and “it hurts for me to breathe in.” This direct description of pain avoids metaphor, opting for plainspoken confession that amplifies the song’s raw quality. The bridge section introduces a series of wishes, revealing a shift from mutual blame to a realization of fundamental mismatch: “Wish you knew I was the one, wish you knew what you wanted.” This segment builds to the decisive, if painful, conclusion of setting someone free, acknowledging the reality of being left. The repetition of “you’re leaving me” drives home the finality.
Presented as a freestyle, these lyrics carry a particular authenticity, as if capturing thoughts in real time. For fans using these words for singalongs or karaoke, the song offers a therapeutic outlet. The language is conversational and intimate, with a rhythmic flow that matches Aiko’s vocal delivery. The recurring chorus acts as an anchor, a memorable and singable hook that distills the song’s emotional quandary. Engaging with these lyrics provides a clear window into the artistic persona Aiko has built—one that treats songwriting as a form of personal diary and emotional documentation, making her music a point of connection for listeners navigating similar feelings of love and loss.
Produced by Amaire Johnson
December 20, 2018
1 song, 3 minutes
℗ 2018 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Put that on my life, everything I love
Never crossed no line
It was all because I dedicate my life
To lovin’ you right
Love comes before pride, I loved you before I-I-I-I
‘Fore I even knew why
[Chorus]
How did we get away from love?
How did love get away from us?
Not my time, I should wait for love
Waste of time, what a waste of love
[Verse 2]
You became my life, put that on my life
Took me out my mind, took my peace of mind
I never realized you were my light
Without you by my side, that just don’t feel right
Only been a week, I think I’m weak, can’t even
I can’t even eat, can’t sleep, when we ain’t speakin’
What you telling me boy that’s a real weak reason
You cut me so deep, it hurts for me to breathe in
[Chorus]
How did we get away from love?
How did love get away from us?
Not our time, we should wait for love
Waste of time, what a waste of love
You’re my wasted love
[Bridge]
You’re confused so you
Do not know the truth
Listen to your heart, wish you knew your heart
Wish you knew what it sound like
Wish you knew what it felt like
Wish you knew I was down for life
Wish you really was ’bout that life
Wish you knew I was the one
Wish you knew what you wanted
You should do what you wanna
You can do what you want ’cause
I’m gon’ set you free, yeah
Visions of you leaving me, yeah
Next thing I know you’re leaving me
No tellin’ where you were leading me, leading me
You’re leaving me
[Chorus]
How did we get away from love?
How did love get away from us?
Not my time, I should wait for love
Waste of time, what a waste of love
You’re my wasted love, wasted love
