Don't Waste Your Time
Kelly Clarkson · My December [2007]
It seems you can't hear me
When I open my mouth you never listen
You say stay, but what does that mean
Do you think I honestly want to be reminded forever
Don't waste your time trying to fix
What I want to erase
What I need to forget
Don't waste your time on me my friend
Friend, what does that even mean
I don't want your hand
You'll only pull me down
So save your breath
Don't waste your song
On me, on me
Don't waste your time
It's not easy not answering
Every time I want to talk to you
But I can't
If you only knew the hell I put myself through
Replaying memories in my head of you and I
Every night
Don't waste your time trying to fix
What I want to erase
What I need to forget
Don't waste your time on me my friend
Friend, what does that even mean
I don't want your hand
You'll only pull me down
So save your breath
Don't waste your song
On me, on me
Don't waste your time
You're callin'
You're talkin'
You're tryin'
Tryin' to get in
But it's over, it's over, it's over
Friend
Don't waste your time trying to fix it
So save your breath, don't waste your song
On me, on me
Don't waste your time
You held me
You felt me
You left me
But it's over, it's over, it's over
You touched me
You had me
But it's over, it's over, it's over my friend
Don't waste my time
Don't Waste Your Time
Kelly Clarkson's 'Don't Waste Your Time' stands as a poignant song on her 2007 album, My December. This recording captures the artist during a pivotal era where she began exploring darker, more introspective themes alongside her signature pop-rock sound. The track reflects the emotional depth characteristic of the album, which marked a departure from her earlier, more upbeat releases. As part of a discography that would later include the critically acclaimed Stronger, this song highlights Clarkson's ability to convey vulnerability and resilience through her powerful vocal delivery. It remains a significant piece of her early catalog, showcasing the artistic maturity that would define her subsequent work in the pop and rock genres.