We step out into the decadent decay 

To stir the languor of our love 

And when we kiss, you turn your tired eyes away 

Trapped in the mirror hung above 

Sometimes I'm glad I've only got one life to waste 

You are the needle in my arm 

And though I'm dying, I have such a pretty time 

You do me harm 

Come on, do me harm 

It's a lovely waste, such a beautiful waste 

You're a wonderful waste of time 

And I could lose my mind in your pointless embrace 

Such a beautiful waste of time 



Every night's a fight for life 

The finest food, the driest wines 

Don't stop the music, keep on dancing as we sink 

Shot holes beneath the waterline 

And I can only speak in metaphors 

As I watch the horde assail the walls 

Oh my darling, close your eyes and let's pretend 

That we're not here at all 



It's a lovely waste, such a beautiful waste 

You're a wonderful waste of time 

And I could lose my mind to your pointless debates 

Such a beautiful waste of time 



In moonlit shoes, I buried all my clocks 

I meant to sieze the day 

But somehow I forgot 

Could be a king if I could just wake up 

I wrote the book 

On how to lose the plot 

I love you girl, but you tie me up in knots 

Keep tripping on your violins and handcuffs 



You're a lovely waste, such a beautiful waste 

You're a wonderful waste of time 

And I could lose my mind in your pointless embrace 

Such a beautiful waste of time 



Maybe one fine day, I could light up the stage 

Where the bells of escape still chime 

But not tonight, cos I still can't tear my face away 

From this beautiful waste of time