1) A hardcore band fro… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) A hardcore band from New York. Antidote’s Thou Shalt Not Kill EP was self-released in 1983. The drummer, Arthur, had played with the Misfits, and John Joseph (Cro-Mags) does back-ups on “The Real Deal”. Antidote got back together in the late 80’s/early 90’s and put out a full-length record.
2 ) Street punk band from Holland. Formed in 1995 and still together as of 2008. They have toured with bands such as The Casualties, Strohsäcke, Zero Tolerance, The Virus, Endless Struggle, Dutch ska-punk band Beans, Disturbance, Filaments, The Krays, Behind Enemy Lines, the Adicts and Lower Class Brats.
3) A French Hip-Hop Band
4) A collaborative project band comprising of members of The Ex from Holland and members of the English band Chumbawamba. Using Antidote as their pseudonym for this collaboration a 7" EP was released titled "Destroy Fascism !" in 1986. A later bootleg 7" EP also surfaced comprising of different songs to Destroy Fascism. This 2nd 7 " EP was titled "One Does Not Sell The Earth Upon Which The People Walk" and was recorded in 1986.
5) A collaboration between the successful Airwave and Marnik B, the former international manager from Lightning Records. They produce dark, deep, progressive trance. Singles include Velocity, Sciabada, and Paraglider.
6) Finnish thrash/speed/power metal band formed in 1986. Released three albums The Truth (1992), Total (1994) and Mind Alive (1996). Vocalist/guitarist Nino Laurenne and bassist Titus Hjelm are nowadays better known from power metal band Thunderstone.
7) Serbian thrash metal band, also see Anti-Dote.
8) An alternative rock band from Alabama who renamed themselves Hot Rod Circuit
9) A garage rock band from Los Angeles, active between 2004 and 2005.
10) Drum break-orientated Drum & Bass producer, Deejay, Live Performer and Radio Presenter.
Waste of Time
Antidote Lyrics
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And now I'm waiting for my release
I got no time for this I really gotta go
The pigs are telling me no!
My girlfriend argues me into a fight
all the tings I do I can't do right
Questions and answers I don't know
The first verse of Antidote's song Waste of Time talks about the singer getting arrested by the police and waiting for their release. The use of the word "pigs" to refer to the police officers shows the singer's lack of respect for the law and authority. The urgency in the lyrics, "I really gotta go" showcases the singer's frustration with being held back and wanting to move on from the situation. The second verse continues with the theme of wasting time, as the singer's girlfriend argues with them, causing a fight. The lyrics suggest that the singer cannot seem to please their partner no matter what they do, as "all the things I do I can't do right". The confusion and lack of clarity in the scene, "Questions and answers I don't know", show the singer's inability to navigate the situation, leading to a sense of wanting to escape and move on.
Overall, the lyrics to "Waste of Time" depict a sense of chaos and frustration with different aspects of life. Whether it be the police or personal relationships, the singer feels a lack of control and a sense of being held back, leading to a desire to move on and escape.
Line by Line Meaning
I got arrested by the police
I was caught and then confined by law enforcement
And now I'm waiting for my release
Currently, I'm biding my time until I can leave this place
I got no time for this I really gotta go
I don't have any patience for this, I must leave
The pigs are telling me no!
The police are preventing me from leaving
My girlfriend argues me into a fight
My significant other always initiates an argument with me
all the things I do I can't do right
No matter what I do, she's never satisfied with me
Questions and answers I don't know
She asks rhetorical questions and expects me to know the answers
I got no time for this I really gotta go
I don't have time for this argument, I need to leave
Contributed by Thomas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.