Killing Time
Destinys Child Lyrics
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Hoping that you're okay
Waiting patiently
For you to come back to me (what should I do?)
I don't mind the waiting
As long as there's still maybe
A possibility
For you to be true to me
I'll be sitting on the stairway
'Til a quarter 'til 2
With nothin' to do baby ay yeah
But twiddle my thumbs and think
Killing time
Waiting on you (baby)
What should I do
I'll be sitting here waiting
Killing time
Waiting on you (baby)
What should I do (baby)
I'll be sitting here waiting
Look inside your mirror
I hope that you see clearer
Look behind yourself
And you will find me (what should I do?)
I've got your back baby
The love I have, I'm saving
I'll be there for you
Just like I said I'll be
I'll be sitting on the stairway
'Til a quarter 'til 3
With nothing to do baby
But twiddle my thumbs and wait
Killing time
Waiting on you (waiting on you)
What should I do (what should I do)
I'll be sitting here waiting
Killing time
Waiting on you (waiting on you)
What should I do (what should I do)
I'll be sitting here waiting
Oh baby, when you come back down
Don't forget the love you found in me
I know that you're gonna take time
Oh, remember I'm by your side
Don't worry, I'm down for you
No matter what you're goin' through
I'll be there, I'll be there
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Killing time
Waiting on you (waiting on you)
What should I do (what should I do)
I'll be sitting here waiting
Killing time (killing time )
Waiting on you (waiting on you)
What should I do (what should I do)
I'll be sitting here waiting
Killing time
Waiting on you (killing time)
What should I do (oh baby baby baby)
I'll be sitting here waiting (I'll be staring at the wall)
Killing time ('cause I'll be)
Waiting on you (I'll be)
What should I do (what I want should I do)
I'll be sitting here waiting (I'll be waiting)
Killing time
Waiting on you (I'm lookin' at my watch)
Killing time (killing time)
Waiting on you (waiting ooh, ooh)
Killing time, killing time
The song "Killing Time" by Destiny's Child details the experience of waiting for someone you love to return, while hoping that they will remain committed to the relationship. The lyrics describe the singer, who is sitting on the stairway, waiting for her partner to come back to her. Despite feeling unsure and anxious about the possibility of rejection, the singer calms herself by reminding herself that there is still a chance that her partner will choose to stay faithful. She chooses to wait for her partner, despite having nothing else to do or keep her occupied, and twiddles her thumbs while waiting for their return.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses her love and dedication to her partner, stating that she will be there for them through thick and thin, no matter what they may be going through. She urges her partner to remember the love that they found in her, and reassures them that she will always be by their side. The song ultimately captures a sense of uncertainty and fear, as well as perseverance and the power of staying committed to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting on the stairway
I am waiting for you to come back to me and I am sitting on the stairway
Hoping that you're okay
I am hoping that you are alright
Waiting patiently
I am waiting patiently
For you to come back to me (what should I do?)
I am waiting for you to return to me and wondering what should I do?
I don't mind the waiting
I do not mind waiting for you
As long as there's still maybe
As long as there is still a possibility for you to be with me
A possibility
I am still hoping that you will return
For you to be true to me
I hope that you will be true to me
I'll be sitting on the stairway
I will continue to wait for you on the stairway
'Til a quarter 'til 2
I will wait until quarter to 2
With nothin' to do baby ay yeah
I have nothing to do while waiting, baby
But twiddle my thumbs and think
I will twiddle my thumbs and think while I wait
Waiting on you (baby)
I am waiting for you, baby
Look inside your mirror
I hope that you will look inside your mirror
I hope that you see clearer
I hope you will see things more clearly
Look behind yourself
If you look behind yourself, you will find me
And you will find me (what should I do?)
I am there for you to find, and again, I wonder what should I do?
I've got your back baby
I have your back, baby
The love I have, I'm saving
I am saving the love I have for you
I'll be there for you
I will be there for you
Just like I said I'll be
As I promised, I will be there for you
'Til a quarter 'til 3
I will wait until quarter to 3
But twiddle my thumbs and wait
While I wait, I will twiddle my thumbs
Oh baby, when you come back down
When you return, my love
Don't forget the love you found in me
Remember the love you found in me
I know that you're gonna take time
You will take time, and I know it
Oh, remember I'm by your side
Remember, I am always here for you
Don't worry, I'm down for you
Do not worry, I am always here for you
No matter what you're goin' through
No matter what you are experiencing
I'll be there, I'll be there
I will be there for you
Killing time
I am killing time
Waiting on you (waiting on you)
I am still waiting for you
What should I do (what should I do)
Again, I am asking myself what should I do?
I'll be sitting here waiting
I will continue to wait here
Killing time (killing time)
I am still killing time
Oh baby baby baby
Oh, my dear baby
I'll be staring at the wall
I will stare at the wall while I wait
I'm lookin' at my watch
I am looking at my watch
Killing time, killing time
I am still killing time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dwayne P. Wiggins, Taura Stinson
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Sitting on the stairway
Hoping that you're okay
Waiting patiently
For you to come back to me (what should I do?)
I don't mind the waiting
As long as there's still maybe
A possibility
For you to be true to me
I'll be sitting on the stairway
'Til a quarter 'til 2
With nothin' to do baby ay yeah
But twiddle my thumbs and think
Killing time
Waiting on you (baby)
What should I do
I'll be sitting here waiting
Killing time
Waiting on you (baby)
What should I do (baby)
I'll be sitting here waiting
Look inside your mirror
I hope that you see clearer
Look behind yourself
And you will find me (what should I do?)
I've got your back baby
The love I have, I'm saving
I'll be there for you
Just like I said I'll be
I'll be sitting on the stairway
'Til a quarter 'til 3
With nothing to do baby
But twiddle my thumbs and wait
Killing time
Waiting on you (waiting on you)
What should I do (what should I do)
I'll be sitting here waiting
Killing time
Waiting on you (waiting on you)
What should I do (what should I do)
I'll be sitting here waiting
Oh baby, when you come back down
Don't forget the love you found in me
I know that you're gonna take time
Oh, remember I'm by your side
Don't worry, I'm down for you
No matter what you're goin' through
I'll be there, I'll be there
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Killing time
Waiting on you (waiting on you)
What should I do (what should I do)
I'll be sitting here waiting
Killing time (killing time )
Waiting on you (waiting on you)
What should I do (what should I do)
I'll be sitting here waiting
Killing time
Waiting on you (killing time)
What should I do (oh baby baby baby)
I'll be sitting here waiting (I'll be staring at the wall)
Killing time ('cause I'll be)
Waiting on you (I'll be)
What should I do (what I want should I do)
I'll be sitting here waiting (I'll be waiting)
Killing time
Waiting on you (I'm lookin' at my watch)
Killing time (killing time)
Waiting on you (waiting ooh, ooh)
Killing time, killing time
@jrapheal1
oh the 90s..things will never be the same again.
@fairisfair2986
Right
@zethoroughbredfred5214
Real talk
@osimeon00
Give it to the producer D'wayne Wiggins also founding member of "Tony! Toni! Tone!" for this timeless track! 👏🏽
@imperallady
❤❤❤❤❤❤😢🙌🙌🙌🙌
@shaylawashington3528
Their vocals on this is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 timeless underrated track
@itsjustthatihatethatsong91
Exactly
@rickeygeetv6197
I still think that this song should have been a top single on this album!
@daomushin7070
without question
@imperallady
should have been heard all around the world it was magnificent