Killin' Time
Clint Black Lyrics
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When I thought I drank you off my mind
When I get lost in the liquor
You're the only one I find
And if I did the things I oughta
You still would not be mine
So I'll keep a tight grip on the bottle
Gettin' loose and killin' time
This killin' time is killin' me
Drinking myself blind thinkin' I won't see
Not if I cross that line and they bury me
Well, I just might find I'll be killin' time for eternity
I don't know nothin' 'bout tomorrow
I've been lost in yesterday
I've spent all my life just dying
For a love that passed away
There's an end to all my sorrow
This is the only price I'll pay
I'll be a happy man when I go
And I can't wait another day
This killin' time is killin' me
Drinking myself blind thinkin' I won't see
Not if I cross that line and they bury me
Well, I just might find I'll be killin' time for eternity
Yes, I just might find I'll be killin' time for eternity
The song Killin' Time by Clint Black paints a picture of a man who is drowning his sorrows and heartbreak in alcohol. The opening line of the song, "You were the first thing that I thought of when I thought I drank you off my mind," indicates that the man is trying to forget someone who has left him, but no matter how much he drinks, he can't seem to escape the memories of that person. He finds temporary solace in alcohol, but he knows that it is only a fleeting escape from the pain he feels.
The chorus of the song, "This killin' time is killin' me, drinking myself blind thinking I won't see," underscores the man's struggle to cope with his heartbreak. He knows that the alcohol is taking a toll on his physical and mental health, but he can't seem to stop himself from drinking. He fears that he will cross a line and end up buried, yet he can't escape the possibility that he'll be "killin' time for eternity."
The final verse of the song is perhaps the most heartbreaking, as the man describes his lifelong search for love and the pain he feels at losing it. He knows that there is an end to his sorrow, but it comes at the expense of his own life. The final line of the song, "Yes, I just might find I'll be killin' time for eternity," is a haunting reminder that, for some people, heartbreak is a lifelong struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
You were the first thing that I thought of
You are always on my mind
When I thought I drank you off my mind
Thinking that drinking will help me forget about you
When I get lost in the liquor
When I drink too much and lose control
You're the only one I find
You are the only thing I can think about
And if I did the things I oughta
Even if I did everything right
You still would not be mine
You would still not love me back
So I'll keep a tight grip on the bottle
I'll keep drinking alcohol to numb the pain
Gettin' loose and killin' time
Getting drunk and wasting time
This killin' time is killin' me
Wasting my time is destroying me
Drinking myself blind thinkin' I won't see
Drinking so much that I can't see the damage I'm causing
Not if I cross that line and they bury me
If I don't stop drinking, I might end up dead
Well, I just might find I'll be killin' time for eternity
If I don't change my ways, I'll be wasting my life forever
I don't know nothin' 'bout tomorrow
I don't know what the future holds
I've been lost in yesterday
I'm stuck in the past
I've spent all my life just dying
I've been unhappy my entire life
For a love that passed away
For a love that is gone
There's an end to all my sorrow
There is a way to end my pain and sadness
This is the only price I'll pay
The only thing I need to do is change my behavior
I'll be a happy man when I go
I'll be happy with myself when I die
And I can't wait another day
I need to change my life now
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Clint Patrick Black, James Hayden Nicholas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@Countrysaw
Who else listening to this 2024
@joeadams-iv9yb
im not,i am in 2023
@jasonkushneryk5649
Yessir
@SamanthaAllen-sj1cd
Nobody
@eatmorecoleslaw
Who isnāt?
@ashleytaylor5068
Any. Good normal person
@stevendudley5687
This man needs to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
@basquehound1999
He is. I went to Nashville to visit my sister. And I payed a visit to the Opery before coming home. He has a spot next to Hank Sr.
@jacktrimble2515
A nice story about what a great guy Clint is. My son was in a parking lot in the Green Hills shopping center in Nashville on a cold snowy/icy day. As he was walking across the parking lot he slipped and fell in front of a car. As he was laying there the guy got out of his car and said āSon, you okay?ā, my son turned to him and said āheāll yes, by god you are Clint Black!ā Clint gave him that famous smile as he helped him up!
@rickycervantes5993
Damn that's gangsta! Turn uupš