Killing Time
H.E.D. Lyrics
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Killing time on a Sunday afternoon
Pistol smoke and the stench of weed
Johnny Boy, what are we gonna do
Big ideas come up to me
This won't hurt a bit, I think
Stomach shot, a trail of ants will play
Stomach shot, not much left to say
He passes out, maybe Chick-fil-a
Empty parking lot greets me
Foolish boy, they're closed today
You foolish boy, I'll show the way
Pistol shot, glass it walls away
Sirens closing, I'll get my way
The song "Killing Time" by H.E.D. is a powerful and intense representation of a person who is struggling with addiction and facing obstacles in their life. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is living on the edge, drinking and doing drugs to cope with their problems. Despite their flaws and shortcomings, this person is a survivor and is determined to overcome the challenges they face.
The lyrics "baby, I am a survivor, baby, I'm on fire" reveal a sense of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The person is aware of their struggles and is ready to take on the world by "creeping up inside" those who stand in their way. They are constantly seeking escape through drugs and alcohol, but acknowledge that they are "just killing time" and longing for something better.
The song also explores themes of family, enemies, and the idea of being a black sheep. The person acknowledges that they are misunderstood and that no one truly understands them. They are constantly being "overtaken" by their enemies and are burning and looting in a desperate attempt to survive. Their only solace is found in the arms of another who can "feel you bleed."
Overall, "Killing Time" is a haunting and powerful song about survival, addiction, and the struggle to overcome life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I am a survivor
I have been through tough times and have come out alive
Baby, I'm on fire
I am passionate and driven to achieve my goals
Baby, I'm bout to creep up inside ya
I am about to get close to you and make you mine
Getting high all day, drinking whiskey all night
I am using drugs and alcohol to cope with my problems
Flipping of the police when them tricks pass by
I am rebellious and don't respect authority figures
I'm that fool next door, always late with his rent
I am unreliable and struggle to keep up with my responsibilities
I'm that loser on the couch, watching Springer and getting head
I am lazy and enjoy cheap forms of entertainment
Dreaming about a better time, better place, better life
I wish for a future where things improve and I am happier
Looking for that quick fix, and tweeking all night
I am searching for an easy solution to my problems and am using drugs to stay awake
Just killing time
I am not doing anything productive or meaningful with my life
Kiss that world goodbye
I am ready to leave behind my current life and start fresh
Its all over now
I have accepted that I need to move on and leave my past behind
Nothing is over now
There is still a lot of life ahead of me and I have the power to change my future
God knows I tried
I have made efforts to improve myself and my situation
But no one understands me
Others don't know what I have been through and can't relate to me
The black sheep of the family
I don't fit in with my family and feel like an outsider
My enemies - they try to over take me
There are people who want to harm me or bring me down
Burning and looting till Babylon break me
I am willing to cause destruction and chaos to achieve my goals
Look me in the eyes baby, ride with me
I am asking for someone's loyalty and support in my pursuits
I can take it there, ride with me
I can lead someone on a wild ride and they can trust me to take them places
I know what you want, where you live, what you need
I have a keen awareness of someone's desires and can cater to them
I can make it real, hold it down for you, feel you bleed
I can make someone's dreams come true, be supportive, and relate to their struggles
I keep my eyes on the stars
I am optimistic and set high goals for myself
That's where I come from
I come from a place of ambition and positivity
Belt of Orion
Referring to a constellation that represents strength and power
Son of the Sun God
Feeling like a powerful and important figure
You know my name, I'm The Conqueror
I am confident and see myself as someone who overcomes challenges
The Lion
Strong and fierce, like the king of the jungle
King, Ka Maya Maya& come
A reference to royalty and greatness
Twenty Twelve, come twelve tribes, come twelve strands, come twelve lives
Symbolizing new beginnings and hope for the future
Twelve steps, twelve months, twelve drug dealers
Referencing drug addiction and the process of overcoming it
All make bail, kicked cause of the crowded jails
People getting arrested and released due to overcrowding in jails
Sex and violence sells
A commentary on society's obsession with these themes in media
Twelve serial killers, twelve dead without a trail or a trace&
A dark and macabre depiction of violence and crime
It's prime time, the fight night, pay per view, suicide, the bee sting
A vivid description of high-stakes conflict and danger
Butterfly
A symbol of hope and beauty, contrasting with the darker themes of the song
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Written by: Daniel Huron
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@guitarplayerslayer1
Baby, I am a survivor
Baby, I'm on fire
Baby, I'm bout to creep up inside ya
Getting high all day, drinking whiskey all night
Flipping of the police when them tricks pass by
I'm that fool next door, always late with his rent
I'm that loser on the couch, watching Springer and getting head
Dreaming about a better time, better place, better life
Looking for that quick fix, and tweeking all night
Just killing time
Kiss that world goodbye
Its all over now
Nothing is over now
God knows I tried
But no one understands me
The black sheep of the family
My enemies - they try to over take me
Burning and looting till Babylon break me
Look me in the eyes baby, ride with me
I can take it there, ride with me
I know what you want, where you live, what you need
I can make it real, hold it down for you, feel you bleed
Just killing time
Kiss that world goodbye
Its all over now
Nothing is over now
I keep my eyes on the stars
That's where I come from
Belt of Orion
Son of the Sun God
You know my name, I'm The Conqueror
The Lion
King, Ka Maya Maya& come
Twenty Twelve, come twelve tribes, come twelve strands, come twelve lives
Twelve steps, twelve months, twelve drug muthafukas
All make bail, kicked cause of the crowded jails
Sex and violence sells
Twelve serial killers, twelve dead without a trail or a trace&
It's prime time, the fight night, pay per view, suicide, the bee sting
Butterfly
@ADF-
I keep my eyes on the stars
That's where I come from
Belt of Orion
Son of the Sun God
You know my name, I'm The Conqueror
The Lion
King, Ka Maya Maya& come
Twenty Twelve, come twelve tribes, come twelve strands, come twelve lives
Twelve steps, twelve months
@victor_GT500
The Best Lyrics of all time
I keep my eyes on the stars
That's where I come from
Belt of orion
Son of the sun god
You know my name, I'm the conqueror
The lion
King, ka maya maya& come
Twenty twelve, come twelve tribes, come twelve strands, come twelve lives
Twelve steps, twelve months, twelve drug dealers
All make bail, kicked cause of the crowded jails
Sex and violence sells
Twelve serial killers, twelve dead without a trail or a trace&
It's prime time, the fight night, pay per view, suicide, the bee sting
Butterfly !!!!!!!!
@DarkLight-Ascending
I use WORDS as a WEAPON...
To diffuse my ABSURD OBSESSION...
I abuse discourse, through AGGRESSION.
To display, we create our own LESSONS.
I DEFY my own LAWS....
To ANNIHILATE what I'm NOT.
My conspiracies APPLAUD....
Eternal mirrors that see my FLAWS.
I eat my own LIES, I DESPISE.
To free my own MIND, by DESIGN.
I am my own SLAVE, till the GRAVE.
Every day I'm AMAZED, at what I MAKE.
Love it when I BREAK, into new INTRICATE THINGS.
Love it when I TAKE, time from ETERNAL BEINGS.
@bertoaben8224
My home girl loss her battle with liver failure. She was one in a million. Hard-core fan. I went to see her in the hospital she was like "I'm just killing time..."
@jimmymetal713
Sorry to hear that bro.
@HowDyaYouLikeMeNow
I managed to get off the booze when I was an inch away from cirrhosis. I know a lot never do. Sorry to hear it, man.
@joshuatoms7664
Tragic brother. She was a fighter.
@Sticks922
Sorry for your loss brother but she was awesome
@Sticks922
Sorry for your loss brother but she was awesome
@jennifersmith5029
I met my husband at this show in South Carolina. This is the song that was playing. Thank you God for letting me a part of that man's life even it was just a decade. My love for Eric "Buster" Smith Jr. 12-29-79 to 03-08-2009. RIP
@tiger0manny0tiger
You probably won’t see this but sorry for your loss but happy that you were able to meet your husband and live happily for the time you were given. Stay strong✊🏽
@killingofthemind6309
I saw head pe in San Antonio tattoo the Earth when they were passing out cassette tapes for two songs killing time and bartender and I wore that tape when I got home just cruising around playing nonstop. Shout out to Eric buster Smith Jr!!!!!
@NwoDispatcher
Probably shouldn't have been drinking all night...