Chords, or Jens Resch, which is his real name, was born in 1978 in Sweden. He grew up in the realtively small town called Lund, where music became a growing interest at an early age. Being only 14 years old, he started to write his own lyrics as he listened to beats and came up with rhymes to match them. He socialized with people like the wellknown Swedish producer MĆ„ns Asplund (Breakmecanix) and by the age of 16, Chords recorded his first songs in the studio.
He was only ten years old then, but was already being influenced and inspired by hiphopers like Run DMC. Nowdays, youāll most likely hear old soul classics, hiphop and reagge coming out of his stereo. His passion for music has always been present, although he has both worked and studied other things along the way. He even worked extra at Juju Records, the record label heās now signed to.
Formely with the duo Chords & Scissors, Chords is now working solo, with guestperformers from wellknown Swedish hiphop artists like Timbuktu and LoopTroops Promoe. Chords 12ā single, āIdiot Savantā was the first single from his debut album that came out in 2003, and the first release since being signed with Juju Records in 2001.
Chords was accepted to a university of journalism in the states. But instead, he chose a music career and an invitation to accompany Swedish hiphopers LoopTroop on their tour in 2001. Chords is certain of one thing,
He writes his lyrics in English because the words and rhymes come natural to him in English for some reason. Collaborations with Swedish rapper Organism 12, has resulted in some Swedish lyrics and they've even released an EP together as Smuts & Co.
Like most creative people, Chords strives for inspiration and says he has always written rhymes because it has felt good and not because he has been on the search for a record deal. But when Juju Records offered him one in 2001, he accepted. Chords has previously both recorded with Juju Records founder, hiphop artist Timbuktu, and received good reviews as the ultimate backup for Timbuktu and Dj Amato on tour.
In 2006 he released his debutalbum "The Garden Around The Mansion" in the US, trough Empire Musikwerks. He also went on a critically acclaimed tour with the reggae-group Helt Off which he is a part of.
Wasting Time
Chords Lyrics
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Driving you insane I know
I've been on and off time low
With a little time
Maybe I could find my flow
Maybe but I just don't know
Maybe I'm just high
Higher in this cloud of smoke
Fading now with every toe
Sick of being top
Tired of constantly being broke
Walking on this tight ass road
Felt like I was wasting time
You always told me it all gets better
Had my back when it all felt wrong
Always thought it would be there forever
Now it's gone, now it's gone
You always told me it all gets better
Had my back when the nights got long
I always thought we would be there forever
Now you're gone, gone so long
I'm a lucky man, sometimes I don't let it show
You might think that I don't know
The lyrics of Chords's song Wasting Time tell a story of someone who feels lost and uncertain about their life. The opening lines suggest that the person has been going through some difficult times and may have been causing frustration or irritation to someone else. The lines "I've been on and off time low" indicate that the person has been struggling with depression or a lack of motivation.
The next set of lines refer to a desire for change and self-improvement. The person admits that they could find their "flow" if they had a little more time, but they don't know if that's possible. The lyrics reveal a sense of doubt and uncertainty about the future, and the person feels like they are wasting their time.
The following verses express frustration with the current state of affairs. The person feels like they are stuck in a cycle of being broke and can't seem to get ahead. They long for a change but are unsure of where to turn. The lyrics mention a cloud of smoke, possibly indicating drug use as a coping mechanism for their struggles.
The chorus brings a sense of nostalgia and sadness. The person remembers someone who was always there for them, through thick and thin. They were convinced that this person would always be around, but now they are gone. The final lines reveal that the person is aware of how lucky they are but don't always show it. The lyrics suggest someone who is struggling to find contentment in their life and longs for a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been in the days
Driving you insane I know
I've been on and off time low
I have been existing aimlessly in the past, which has mentally drained you, and I have suffered periods of depression where I was unproductive.
With a little time
Maybe I could find my flow
Maybe but I just don't know
Given more time, I might discover how to live productively, but there's no certainty.
Felt like I was wasting time
I experienced feelings that I was wasting my time.
Maybe I'm just high
Higher in this cloud of smoke
Fading now with every toe
It's possible that I'm under the influence of substances, and as I inhale, the effects are subsiding.
Sick of being top
Tired of constantly being broke
Walking on this tight ass road
I'm sick of the constant pressure of success, tired of always being financially unstable, and navigating through life is difficult.
Felt like I was wasting time
I had a strong feeling that I was wasting my time.
You always told me it all gets better
Had my back when it all felt wrong
Always thought it would be there forever
Now it's gone, now it's gone
You supported me in my difficult moments and assured me that my future will be brighter than my present. I felt that this support would remain forever, but it's now gone.
You always told me it all gets better
Had my back when the nights got long
I always thought we would be there forever
Now you're gone, gone so long
You provided consolation and support when situations were hard, and while I believed our relationship would last forever, you are now absent.
I'm a lucky man, sometimes I don't let it show
You might think that I don't know
Sometimes, I overlook the good things that happen to me and appear ungrateful to you, but I recognize them.
Contributed by Taylor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.