Killing Time
(hEd)p.e Lyrics
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Baby, I'm on fire
Baby, about to creep up beside ya
Getting high all day, drinking whiskey all night
Flipping of the police when them tricks pass by
I'm that fool next door, always late with his rent
I'm that loser on the couch, watching Springer, getting head
Dreaming about a better time, better place, better life
Just killing time
Kiss that world goodbye
Its all over now
Nothing is over now
God knows I try
But no one understands me
The black sheep of the family
My enemies - they try to over take me
Burning and looting till Babylon break me
Look me in the eyes baby, ride with me
I can take it there baby, ride with me
I know what you want, where you live, what you need
I can make it real, hold it down, feel you bleed
Just killing time
I keep my eyes on the stars
That's where I come from
Belt of Orion
Son of the Sun God
You know my name, I'm a Conqueror
The Lion
King, Ka Maya Maya come
Twenty Twelve, come twelve tribes, come twelve strengths, come twelve lives
Twelve steps, twelve months, twelve motherfuckers
All make bail, kicked cause of crowded jails
Sex and violence sells
Twelve serial killers, twelve dead without a trail or a trace
It's prime time, the fight night, pay per view, suicide, the bee sting
butterfly
The lyrics of (hEd)p.e.'s song, Killing Time, have different layers of meaning. The song seems to represent the perspective of somebody living outside of society's expectations, without a stable life, and feeling isolated as the black sheep of their family. The singer seems to resent the police and their authoritative role, as well as societal norms bringing them down. The lyrics suggest various forms of escape from the difficulties of their reality, from drinking whiskey to watching Springer to dreaming about a better life. However, it also becomes clear that they have a partner who offers a sense of connection and trust, and who they can ride or die with. The final part of the song introduces a cosmic or spiritual dimension, with references to the Belt of Orion and the Son of the Sun God. The singer seems to be positioning themselves as a survivor, a conqueror, and a king, possibly suggesting they have a purpose beyond their current challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I am a survivor
I have overcome challenges and survived
Baby, I'm on fire
I am filled with passion and energy
Baby, about to creep up beside ya
I am about to sneak up on you
Getting high all day, drinking whiskey all night
I am constantly under the influence of drugs and alcohol
Flipping of the police when them tricks pass by
I disrespect and challenge authority
I'm that fool next door, always late with his rent
I am irresponsible and unable to meet my financial obligations
I'm that loser on the couch, watching Springer, getting head
I am a lazy person who indulges in lowbrow entertainment and sex
Dreaming about a better time, better place, better life
I long for a better future
Looking for that quick fix, and tweakin all night
I am addicted to drugs and seek instant gratification
Just killing time
I am wasting time with no productive purpose
Kiss that world goodbye
I am done with this world and its troubles
Its all over now
Everything has come to an end
Nothing is over now
Despite the end, nothing truly ends
God knows I try
I make an effort to improve my situation
But no one understands me
I feel isolated and misunderstood
The black sheep of the family
I am the outcast of my family
My enemies - they try to over take me
Others seek to harm me or take what is mine
Burning and looting till Babylon break me
I will suffer or be destroyed before submitting to authority
Look me in the eyes baby, ride with me
Join me and follow my lead
I can take it there baby, ride with me
I can guide you to where you want to go
I know what you want, where you live, what you need
I have insight into your desires and needs
I can make it real, hold it down, feel you bleed
I can make your desires come true and cause you pain
I keep my eyes on the stars
I have high aspirations
That's where I come from
My roots are in something greater than myself
Belt of Orion
A reference to a constellation in the sky
Son of the Sun God
A reference to being blessed or favored by a higher power
You know my name, I'm a Conqueror
I am a powerful and successful person
The Lion
A symbol of strength and power
King, Ka Maya Maya come
A reference to being a powerful or influential leader
Twenty Twelve, come twelve tribes, come twelve strengths, come twelve lives
A reference to the significance of the number twelve
Twelve steps, twelve months, twelve motherfuckers
Further emphasis on the significance of the number twelve
All make bail, kicked cause of crowded jails
Others face consequences for their actions before I do
Sex and violence sells
Society is drawn to sensational and shocking behavior
Twelve serial killers, twelve dead without a trail or a trace
An example of the violence and tragedy of the world
It's prime time, the fight night, pay per view, suicide, the bee sting
A metaphor for the intensity and danger of the world
Butterfly
A symbol of beauty and freedom
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BEN VAUGHT, CHAD BENEKOS, DOUG BOYCE, JERRAD SHAIN, MARK YOUNG, WES GEER
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@guitarplayerslayer1
Baby, I am a survivor
Baby, I'm on fire
Baby, I'm bout to creep up inside ya
Getting high all day, drinking whiskey all night
Flipping of the police when them tricks pass by
I'm that fool next door, always late with his rent
I'm that loser on the couch, watching Springer and getting head
Dreaming about a better time, better place, better life
Looking for that quick fix, and tweeking all night
Just killing time
Kiss that world goodbye
Its all over now
Nothing is over now
God knows I tried
But no one understands me
The black sheep of the family
My enemies - they try to over take me
Burning and looting till Babylon break me
Look me in the eyes baby, ride with me
I can take it there, ride with me
I know what you want, where you live, what you need
I can make it real, hold it down for you, feel you bleed
Just killing time
Kiss that world goodbye
Its all over now
Nothing is over now
I keep my eyes on the stars
That's where I come from
Belt of Orion
Son of the Sun God
You know my name, I'm The Conqueror
The Lion
King, Ka Maya Maya& come
Twenty Twelve, come twelve tribes, come twelve strands, come twelve lives
Twelve steps, twelve months, twelve drug muthafukas
All make bail, kicked cause of the crowded jails
Sex and violence sells
Twelve serial killers, twelve dead without a trail or a trace&
It's prime time, the fight night, pay per view, suicide, the bee sting
Butterfly
@ADF-
I keep my eyes on the stars
That's where I come from
Belt of Orion
Son of the Sun God
You know my name, I'm The Conqueror
The Lion
King, Ka Maya Maya& come
Twenty Twelve, come twelve tribes, come twelve strands, come twelve lives
Twelve steps, twelve months
@victor_GT500
The Best Lyrics of all time
I keep my eyes on the stars
That's where I come from
Belt of orion
Son of the sun god
You know my name, I'm the conqueror
The lion
King, ka maya maya& come
Twenty twelve, come twelve tribes, come twelve strands, come twelve lives
Twelve steps, twelve months, twelve drug dealers
All make bail, kicked cause of the crowded jails
Sex and violence sells
Twelve serial killers, twelve dead without a trail or a trace&
It's prime time, the fight night, pay per view, suicide, the bee sting
Butterfly !!!!!!!!
@DarkLight-Ascending
I use WORDS as a WEAPON...
To diffuse my ABSURD OBSESSION...
I abuse discourse, through AGGRESSION.
To display, we create our own LESSONS.
I DEFY my own LAWS....
To ANNIHILATE what I'm NOT.
My conspiracies APPLAUD....
Eternal mirrors that see my FLAWS.
I eat my own LIES, I DESPISE.
To free my own MIND, by DESIGN.
I am my own SLAVE, till the GRAVE.
Every day I'm AMAZED, at what I MAKE.
Love it when I BREAK, into new INTRICATE THINGS.
Love it when I TAKE, time from ETERNAL BEINGS.
@bertoaben8224
My home girl loss her battle with liver failure. She was one in a million. Hard-core fan. I went to see her in the hospital she was like "I'm just killing time..."
@jimmymetal713
Sorry to hear that bro.
@HowDyaYouLikeMeNow
I managed to get off the booze when I was an inch away from cirrhosis. I know a lot never do. Sorry to hear it, man.
@joshuatoms7664
Tragic brother. She was a fighter.
@Sticks922
Sorry for your loss brother but she was awesome
@Sticks922
Sorry for your loss brother but she was awesome
@jennifersmith5029
I met my husband at this show in South Carolina. This is the song that was playing. Thank you God for letting me a part of that man's life even it was just a decade. My love for Eric "Buster" Smith Jr. 12-29-79 to 03-08-2009. RIP
@tiger0manny0tiger
You probably won’t see this but sorry for your loss but happy that you were able to meet your husband and live happily for the time you were given. Stay strong✊🏽
@killingofthemind6309
I saw head pe in San Antonio tattoo the Earth when they were passing out cassette tapes for two songs killing time and bartender and I wore that tape when I got home just cruising around playing nonstop. Shout out to Eric buster Smith Jr!!!!!
@NwoDispatcher
Probably shouldn't have been drinking all night...