Meaning of "Wasting Time" by Teenage Bottlerocket

In these lyrics, the speaker expresses a sense of obsession with someone who occupies their mind constantly. Despite recognizing that this preoccupation may be a waste of time, they find comfort in thinking about this person. The repetition of the line "Thinking of you is the way I like to waste my time" emphasizes the speaker's acceptance of this as a preferred way to spend their days, even though it may not be the most productive. This song captures the feeling of being infatuated with someone to the point of distraction, even late into the night when sleep eludes them. The speaker's thoughts are consumed by memories of interactions and the desire to keep those thoughts alive, even if it means feeling like they are wasting their time.