Wasting Time
Kid Rock Lyrics
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You can check my stats
And rollin' a Fleetwood that's how I mack
I rock all the tracks
So the world knows
I love all the girls
Smack all the hoes
Life's a bitch but I deal with it
I'm in it to win it like Yzerman
Could drink about 15 Heinekens
I'm not born again
But if I was I'd ask to come back with a little more love
Puffin' a Winston
Drinkin' a four-o
Kid rock, and I'ma let you know
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking thinking trying to free my mind
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking trying to free my mind
It's been a couple of months in this smokey room
Eaten shrooms drinking Boones writing tunes
And hoping to get one of these mother fuckin' songs to hit
A little bit of love that's all I need
A little inspiration and a bag of weed
A seed to plant so my tree can grow
You know I left my girl 'cause I need that hold up
Wait a minute I'm about to flow
Like a breeze through the trees you can watch me blow
Puffing a Winston drinking a four-o
Kid Rock and I'm gonna let you know
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking thinking trying to free my mind
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking trying to free my mind
Oh yeah
Huh, oh yeah
Free my mind
Ooh, yeah
Come on, oh, oh,
Wow
I ain't no rough guy
Ain't no tough guy
Don't get out much and don't dress up fly
Born in the game that's all I am
Giving all my duckets to Uncle Sam
Fuck it
I'm free to do what I please little lady
I was born at night but not last night baby
I've been around, seen some things
I slept in dumpsters, got high with kings
I don't bring much, ain't gotta lot to say
But I got more time than Morris day
Puffing a Winston drinking a four-o
Kid Rock and I'm a let you know
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking thinking trying to free my mind (free my mind)
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking trying to free my mind (smoking and drinking)
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking thinking trying to free my mind
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking trying to free my mind
Wasting my time
Hey, I'm smoking
Hey, I'm drinking
Trying to free my mind
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking
Smoking
Trying to free my mind
In the first verse of "Wasting Time" by Kid Rock, the lyrics depict a confident and somewhat rebellious persona claiming to be a pimp with impressive stats. They mention cruising in a Fleetwood car as a display of their swagger and boasting about their ability to rock any track. Despite the tough exterior, the lyrics also hint at a softer side, expressing love for all girls and a willingness to show appreciation for those who are genuine.
The lyrics delve into the complexities of life in the next verse, acknowledging its challenges while emphasizing the determination to overcome them. The references to hockey player Yzerman and consuming multiple Heinekens suggest a carefree attitude towards life's obstacles. The persona rejects the idea of being born again, indicating a sense of self-assurance and a desire for more love in their life.
The following verse delves deeper into the inner struggles and creative process of the persona. They describe spending time alone in a smoky room, indulging in substances like shrooms and Boones while seeking inspiration for their music. The lyrics express a desire for love, creativity, and personal growth, as well as a sense of detachment from a past relationship.
The final verse highlights the persona's self-awareness and resilience, acknowledging their humble beginnings and unconventional lifestyle. Despite not fitting the mold of a typical "tough guy," the persona embraces their uniqueness and independence. The lyrics convey a sense of experience and wisdom gained through life's ups and downs, culminating in a declaration of freedom and a desire to express themselves through their music. The repeated refrain of wasting time while drinking, smoking, and seeking mental freedom encapsulates the persona's journey towards self-discovery and artistic expression.
Line by Line Meaning
I'ma pimp
I am confident and successful in my lifestyle
You can check my stats
My track record speaks for itself
And rollin' a Fleetwood that's how I mack
Driving a luxury car is how I show off my style
I rock all the tracks
I excel in all aspects of my music career
So the world knows
I want everyone to be aware
I love all the girls
I have a lot of affection for women
Smack all the hoes
I have no tolerance for disrespectful individuals
Show love to those who come real with it
I appreciate people who are authentic and honest
Life's a bitch but I deal with it
Life can be tough, but I handle it with resilience
I'm in it to win it like Yzerman
I am determined to succeed like a famous athlete
Could drink about 15 Heinekens
I can consume a significant amount of beer
I'm not born again
I haven't undergone a spiritual rebirth
But if I was I'd ask to come back with a little more love
If I were to be reborn, I would want to embody more love
Puffin' a Winston
Enjoying a cigarette brand called Winston
Drinkin' a four-o
Drinking a malt liquor in a forty-ounce bottle
Kid rock, and I'ma let you know
I am Kid Rock, and I want to inform you
I've been sitting here just wasting time
I have been idle and unproductive
Drinking smoking thinking trying to free my mind
Using substances to relax and ponder to clear my thoughts
It's been a couple of months in this smokey room
I have spent an extended period in a room filled with smoke
Eaten shrooms drinking Boones writing tunes
Consuming mushrooms, drinking Boones Farm wine, and composing songs
And hoping to get one of these mother fuckin' songs to hit
Wishing for one of my songs to become successful
A little bit of love that's all I need
I only require a small amount of affection
A little inspiration and a bag of weed
I seek motivation along with marijuana
A seed to plant so my tree can grow
An opportunity to nurture my creative endeavors and see them flourish
You know I left my girl 'cause I need that hold up
I ended my relationship because I required a pause
Wait a minute I'm about to flow
Hold on, I am prepared to perform
Like a breeze through the trees you can watch me blow
I will move smoothly and gracefully like the wind
Hey, I'm smoking
Expressing the act of smoking
Hey, I'm drinking
Expressing the act of drinking
Trying to free my mind
Attempting to clear my thoughts
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM, BOB RITCHIE, MATT SHAFFER
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@lyncarnahan5399
My father just died and as I sat at his bed holding his hand I would sing to him from memory. And I remembered every line of this song. Daddy liked it.
@CraigWebsteroz
Wow, that's pretty moving.
@adamturner1563
Well done Lynn. That's cool as f*ck of you to do that! ... love it and I'm sorry
@DavidMoore-td6dg
I hope this is a song sung to me when im on my death bed
@cwest58
Ok lol
@hammerheadmatt9987
That's uplifting
@sheribolduc5837
Love me some Kid Rock any day any time!!! My favorite album!! It sure brings back memories especially when this 1st came out!!! The good ol days 😉😉😘😘
@Adityarm.08
first heard this 8 years ago I was in a really small college & my life was going nowhere.
This song felt so amazing back then.
Things have sorted out amazingly well since then.
@BurtSanders
Where's your life going now?
@tspirit1231
Heard this as a kid 5 years old? Watching my parents snorting coke off kitchen table. Since then been to rehab, prison, shot. And things getting worse as the days pass