Wasting Time
Frankie Ballard Lyrics
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I'm wondering if you need any help
Holding down a couple of bar-stools
Yeah, and I, I hope you don't mind if
I, I put another drink there beside
The one that you're
Staring a hole through
Well girl, you can just say so
But if you got a pissed off
I'll help you cuss it
Just want some small talk
Girl, let's discuss it
If you're feeling lonely
You're not the only one
Walking that line, girl
If you wanna get lost
Girl, I'm driving
Or just get your buzz on
Baby, I'm buying
If you're just wastin' time, girl
If you don't mind, girl
Waste some of mine, girl
Well I, can tell by
That smile you smile
That this might take
A little while
To figure out just what
A girl like you
Is doing in a
Place like this
But I'm down with
Whatever it is
But if you got a pissed off
I'll help you cuss it
Just want some small talk
Girl, let's discuss it
If you're feeling lonely
You're not the only one
Walking that line, girl
If you wanna get lost
Girl, I'm driving
Or just get your buzz on
Baby, I'm buying
If you're just wastin time, girl
If you don't mind, girl
Waste some of mine, girl
Yeah, if you got a heartache
Join the club girl
But another Bicardi
Ain't enough girl
Sometimes you gotta take a chance
Just say yes to a dance
But if you got a pissed off
I'll help you cuss it
Just want some small talk
Girl, let's discuss it
If you're feeling lonely
You're not the only one
Walking that line, girl
If you wanna get lost
Girl, I'm driving
Or just want your buzz on
Baby, I'm buying
If you're just wasting time, girl
If you don't mind, girl
Waste some of mine, girl
If you're just wasting time
If you don't mind
Waste some of mine, girl
Oh, waste some of mine, girl
The lyrics to "Wasting Time" by Frankie Ballard depict a scene where the singer encounters a woman at a bar who seems to be lost in her own thoughts. The singer wonders if she is alone and if she needs any help. He offers her another drink, noticing that she is fixated on one particular glass. He tells her that if she wants to be alone, she can just say so, but if she is feeling frustrated or in need of some company, he is willing to engage in small talk or discuss her feelings. He assures her that she is not the only one walking the line of loneliness.
The song conveys a sense of empathy and willingness to be there for someone, even if it means just wasting time together. The singer is open to going on a drive and getting lost with her, or even buying her drinks to help her unwind. He understands that sometimes people just need someone to be there for them and take a chance with them, like saying yes to a dance. The song suggests that there is comfort in knowing that others are facing similar challenges and that it's okay to seek support and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I'm wondering if you're by yourself
I'm curious if you are alone and in need of company
I'm wondering if you need any help
I'm wondering if you need assistance or support
Holding down a couple of bar-stools
Occupying and sitting on a couple of bar-stools
Yeah, and I, I hope you don't mind if
And, I hope you won't be bothered if
I, I put another drink there beside
I want to place another drink next to yours
The one that you're staring a hole through
The drink that you are intensely fixated on
Now if you wanna be alone
If you prefer solitude
Well girl, you can just say so
You can simply express your desire for solitude
But if you got a pissed off
However, if you're angry or upset
I'll help you cuss it
I'm willing to assist you in venting your frustrations
Just want some small talk
I'm just looking for casual conversation
Girl, let's discuss it
Dear girl, let's talk about it
If you're feeling lonely
If you're experiencing loneliness
You're not the only one
You're not the sole person
Walking that line, girl
Navigating through a difficult situation, dear girl
If you wanna get lost
If you want to get away and lose yourself
Girl, I'm driving
Dear girl, I'll be the one taking you there
Or just get your buzz on
Or simply enjoy the pleasant effects of alcohol
Baby, I'm buying
Darling, I'll cover the expenses
If you're just wastin' time, girl
If you're simply passing the time, dear girl
If you don't mind, girl
If it's not a bother to you, dear girl
Waste some of mine, girl
Spend some of your time with me, dear girl
Well I, can tell by
Well, I can perceive from
That smile you smile
That smile you wear
That this might take
That this situation might require
A little while
Some time to understand
To figure out just what
To understand exactly what
A girl like you
A woman like yourself
Is doing in a
Is present in a
Place like this
Setting like this
But I'm down with
But I'm okay with
Whatever it is
Whatever the situation involves
Yeah, if you got a heartache
Yes, if you're experiencing emotional pain
Join the club girl
You're not alone in feeling that way, dear girl
But another Bacardi
But another Bacardi rum
Ain't enough girl
Isn't sufficient, dear girl
Sometimes you gotta take a chance
Sometimes you need to take a risk
Just say yes to a dance
Simply accept an invitation to dance
If you're just wasting time
If you're simply passing time without purpose
If you don't mind
If it doesn't bother you
Waste some of mine, girl
Spend some of your time with me, dear girl
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CRAIG WISEMAN, JIMMY YEARY
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