Wastin' my time
Ashton Gwyn Lyrics
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Cast out my line but don't get a bite
Sit on a rock and dangle my feet
Looks like I ain't catchin' nothin' to eat
Ain't catchin nothin' but some shit on my line
Can't help thinkin' that I'm wastin' my time
My mama said that you gotta look good
If you wanna catch somethin', then son it's understood
All the time listenin' what my mama done said
spend all my money now I ain't got a dime
Hey mama tell me I ain't wastin' my time
Ashton Gwyn's song "Wastin' my time" seems to talk about a man who is out fishing at night and isn't having much luck, he's not catching any fish, and he's left with a lot of wasted time. Despite him thinking that he's "wastin' [his] time," he still reminisces about his mother's advice on looking good to catch fish. So, he spends all his money buying nice clothes, but the result is he has no money left. He questions himself and seeks validation from his mother, hoping that he didn't waste any time or money for nothing.
There could be a deeper meaning to the lyrics. Fishing could represent the man's search for something more significant. He may be wasting his time trying to find something he's always been searching for, but he's not finding it. He's left feeling empty, and all the while, he's trying to be something he's not, spending all his money and time to fit in with a certain crowd. Overall, the lyrics could be seen as a reflection of how our society values the latest fads and superficial things, leading us to waste our time, money, and energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Been here, sittin' here, fishin' all night
I have been in this spot all night, just sitting and fishing.
Cast out my line but don't get a bite
I have cast my fishing line but have not caught anything.
Sit on a rock and dangle my feet
I am sitting on a rock with my feet hanging while I fish.
Looks like I ain't catchin' nothin' to eat
It seems like I will not catch anything to eat.
Ain't catchin nothin' but some shit on my line
I am only catching unwanted things on my fishing line.
Can't help thinkin' that I'm wastin' my time
I cannot avoid the thought that I am wasting my time.
My mama said that you gotta look good
My mom told me that one needs to look good.
If you wanna catch somethin', then son it's understood
If you want to catch something, it is a well-known thing.
So I went into town and got me some threads
I went to town and bought myself some clothes.
All the time listenin' what my mama done said
I always remember what my mom told me.
Spend all my money now I ain't got a dime
I spent all my money and have nothing left.
Hey mama tell me I ain't wastin' my time
Mom, please tell me I am not wasting my time.
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Written by: JACK WHITE
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