This song "Wasted Time" struck me immediately because of the inversion of a common cliche. "Time on me is wasted time" puts the emphasis on the time period rather than the subject "me". Now when I read through the lyrics, I'm not exactly certain what he's getting at with the verse, except it's just another rock plea, a speech from singer to listener about his intentions, along the lines of Poison's "Talk dirty to me".
I like the song as a whole more than I like the lyrics by themselves.
It's your life
Don't you let em tell you when to bat your eyes
You're the only one who's gonna sacrifice
Makes no difference if you're right or wrong
Take that ride
But I want your little sister by your side
Maybe little later we can all collide
Do our livin' like a rollin' stone
Time on me is wasted time
Time on me is wasted time
Time on me is wasted time
Time on me is wasted
[Chorus:]
Innocent smile
Runnin' free
Baby's gonna give it like it used to be
Show your face
Livin' in the shadows like you got no name
Enough to make a little girly go insane
Be my guest to let it out tonight
It's ok
I know all about the little games you play
Shakin' your apple right in my face
Only when you know that I'm beggin' fort a bite
Time on me is wasted time
Time on me is wasted time
Time on me is wasted time
Time on me is wasted
[Repeat Chorus x2]
So won't you show your face (show your face)
Your little apple shake (show your face)
I know the love you gave (show your face)
I know the love you take (show your face)
[Repeat Chorus]
Time on me is wasted time
Time on me is wasted time
Time on me is wasted time
Time on me is wasted
4 comments:
I keep wondering if there is a legal way for you to add clips of the songs you're talking about. Not the whole thing (I think that's definitely an infringement on copyright), but maybe a snipet.
I only say this cause I don't know this song, and I think hearing the beat might add to the conversation about the lyrics.
you're probably right. but it's probably not worth the trouble. they are on Myspace.
I'm also trying to look at the lyrics out of context on purpose.
Ok, I was GOING to say link to myspace, but then I realized that I was a jerk and didn't read your whole answer.
I think looking at them out of context is a good idea, but links, possibly at the bottom, are also a good idea.
(panda) heheheh.
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