About the song
Freddy Fender’s “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” is a timeless country classic that has resonated with audiences for decades. Released in 1975, the song became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Fender’s soulful vocals and the song’s poignant lyrics have solidified its status as a country music staple.
The song’s intro immediately sets the stage with a mournful melody that captures the melancholy tone of the lyrics. Fender’s voice, rich and expressive, conveys the singer’s deep-seated regret and longing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who has squandered his youth on reckless behavior and now faces the consequences.
The song’s chorus is particularly powerful, with Fender’s vocals reaching a crescendo as he sings about the “wasted days and wasted nights” that have led him to his current predicament. The repetition of the chorus further reinforces the song’s central theme of regret and longing.
“Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of making mistakes and living with the consequences. Fender’s heartfelt performance and the song’s evocative lyrics make it a truly timeless piece of music. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its quality and Fender’s enduring talent.
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Lyrics
I’d like to dedicate this song to my partner, soul partner
Mister Dark Sound, better known as Sir Douglas Quintet from San Antonio
Wherever you are, brother
Wasted days and wasted nights
I have left for you behind
For you don’t belong to me
Your heart belongs to someone else
Why should I keep loving you
When I know that you’re not true?
And why should I call your name
When you’re to blame for making me blue?
Don’t you remember the day
That you went away and left me?
I was so lonely, prayed for you only
My love
Why should I keep loving you
When I know that you’re not true?
And why should I call your name
When you’re to blame for making me blue?
Don’t you remember the day
That you went away and left me?
I was so lonely, prayed for you only
My love
Why should I keep loving you
When I know that you’re not true?
And why should I call your name
When you’re to blame for making me blue?