I Just Want to Have Something to Do
Antiseen Lyrics


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Hanging out of second avenue
Eating chicken vindaloo
I just want to be with you
I just want to have something to do

Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, well allright
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Wait-now
Wait-now

Hanging out all by myself
Cause I don't want to be with anybody else
I just want to be with you
I just want to have something to do

Tonight, tonight, tonight

Tonight, tonight, well allright
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Wait-now
Wait-now

Hanging out all by myself
Cause I don't want to be with anybody else
I just want to be with you
I just want to have something to do

Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight




Wait-now
Wait-now

Overall Meaning

In Antiseen's song "I Just Want to Have Something to Do" the singer is feeling alone and disconnected, and they find solace in the idea of spending time with someone they care about. The first verse finds them "Hanging out of second avenue / Eating chicken vindaloo", seemingly engaging in mundane activities that may have no bearing on their overall emotional state. However, when the chorus comes in, it's clear that they are yearning for something more: "I just want to be with you / I just want to have something to do". The repetition of "tonight" emphasizes the urgency of this desire, and the repetition of "wait now" suggests that the singer is aware that this may not be possible in the immediate moment.


The second verse repeats the first, with a key difference: "Hanging out all by myself / 'Cause I don't want to be with anybody else". The loneliness is more pronounced, and the singer's desire to spend time with a specific person is amplified. Once again, the chorus emphasizes this desire: "I just want to be with you / I just want to have something to do", with each repetition adding to the sense of longing.


Overall, "I Just Want to Have Something to Do" is a simple, straightforward song about the human need for connection. The repetition of the chorus, along with the urgency and wistfulness expressed in the verses, create a sense of longing that is relatable and universal.


Line by Line Meaning

Hanging out of second avenue
I am hanging out in the street that runs between north and south Manhattan


Eating chicken vindaloo
I am eating a spicy chicken dish


I just want to be with you
I want to spend time with the person I care about


I just want to have something to do
I want to have a purpose or goal for my time


Tonight, tonight, tonight
I am hoping for something exciting or fun to happen tonight


Tonight, tonight, well allright
I am feeling optimistic and excited about tonight


Wait-now
I am pausing and anticipating something


Hanging out all by myself
I am alone


Cause I don't want to be with anybody else
I prefer to be alone rather than be with someone I don't like


Tonight, tonight, tonight
I am still hoping for something exciting or fun to happen tonight


Wait-now
I am pausing and anticipating something




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEE DEE RAMONE, DOUGLAS COLVIN, JEFFREY HYMAN, JOEY RAMONE, JOHN (RAMONE) CUMMINGS, JOHNNY RAMONE

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