Bidin' My Time
Foursome Lyrics
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"Cause that's the kind of guy I'M,
While other folks grow dizzy,
I keep busy,
Bidin' my time.
Next year, next year,
Somethin's bound to happen,
I'll just keep on mappiin',
And bidin' my time,
"'Cause that's the kind of guy I'm,
There's no regrettin',
When I'm settin',
Bidin' my time.
I'm bidin' my time,
"Cause that's the kind of guy I'm,
Beginnin' on a Monday,
Right through Sunday,
Bidin' my time.
Give me, give me,
Glass that's bright and twinkles,
Let me, let me,
Dream like Rip Van Winkle.
He's bided his time,
Like that Winkle guy,
I'm chasin' 'way flies,
How the day flies,
Bidin' my time.
The lyrics of Foursome's song "Bidin' My Time" talks about a person who doesn't rush things and takes their time. They prefer to wait and let things happen naturally instead of pushing for something to happen. The person acknowledges that others might grow impatient or bored waiting for something to happen but they prefer to stay busy and continue mapping out their plans while waiting. The person has a positive outlook that something will eventually happen in the future, but for now, they will continue their patient approach.
The song also reminisces about the fictional character Rip Van Winkle, who slept for 20 years and missed out on the world's changes. The character ''bided his time'' and slept it away. The song compares the character's patience to the singer's approach, but instead of sleeping, they stay busy mapping out their plans and dreams while patiently waiting for them to materialize. The singer understands that life can be short and fleeting, but they prefer to enjoy the journey and wait for their time to come.
Overall, the message of the song is to be patient, enjoy the journey, and trust that things will eventually materialize in their own time.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm bidin' my time,
I'm waiting patiently
"Cause that's the kind of guy I'M,
It's just my personality
While other folks grow dizzy,
Others are constantly on the move
I keep busy,
I always have something to do
Next year, next year,
Things will get better in the future
Somethin's bound to happen,
Good things come to those who wait
This year, this year,
Things may not be great right now
I'll just keep on mappiin',
I'll keep planning for the future
And bidin' my time,
And waiting patiently
"'Cause that's the kind of guy I'm,
It's just my personality
There's no regrettin',
I have no regrets about waiting
When I'm settin',
When I'm sitting and waiting
I'm bidin' my time.
I'm waiting patiently
Beginnin' on a Monday,
Starting at the beginning of the week
Right through Sunday,
Until the end of the week
Give me, give me,
I want
Glass that's bright and twinkles,
A shiny, attractive drink
Let me, let me,
Allow me to
Dream like Rip Van Winkle.
To sleep for a long time and miss out on life
He's bided his time,
He's waited patiently
Like that Winkle guy,
Like Rip Van Winkle
I'm chasin' 'way flies,
I'm getting rid of distractions
How the day flies,
Time passes quickly
Bidin' my time.
Waiting patiently
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NaturalFlirtGamer
Not just that sweet easy melody but great lyrics (time and I'm) are Gershwin gold. The harmony is perfect. What a nice upload - thank you!
@briandixon992
Who still bumpin this in 2022?
@AFatherToTheFatherless
You already know
@AbrasiousProductions
I just discovered it today and I fell completely in love with it❤
@kadeejajemshy6347
Me
@samanthahaywood97
100% me, I wish I could find this version of it on Spotify!
@jacksong6226
chillin here in 2024 :)
@user-dg6nn1ev3e
If you watch "The Glenn Miller Story" there's a scene where he's playing in the pit band for this musical. You can hear this same arrangement playing throughout the scene, complete with the "hot potato" (ocarina) accompaniment.
@coolbluelights
I can't wait to play this through my 1931 RCA "Superette" radio when i'm done restoring it!
@dennislawless3563
Amazing song