Killing Time
Joi Cardwell Lyrics
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Im just killing time
I ant so disappointed
Cant put my fnger on te reason why
Put another one to rest
He was among the best of us
Oh yes
Need to find a lil hope
Bye and bye bye and bye
Ooh
I?m killing time
Killing time
Just waiting for the next time
Killing time
Kicking it the other day
I couldn't find my way
To the other side of town
Destiny had it in for me
Thought I would drown
But I stepped up into another world
Removed the old self put it on a shelf
Turned around and picked myself up
And made a dime or two
I?m killing time
Killing time
Just waiting for the next time
Killing time.
Baby baby
You know what im saying
Im just killing time
Killing time
Killing time.
The lyrics to Joi Cardwell's "Killing Time" express feelings of disappointment, hopelessness, and a sense of being stuck in a rut. The singer is standing on a corner, observing life passing by, and feels like time is slipping away. The lyrics mention the death of someone close, a person who was among the best of them. The singer is seeking hope to avoid suffocating in the present and waiting for something better to come along. The second verse talks about feeling lost, unable to find one's way, and struggling while destiny seems to be against them. Eventually, the singer finds a way to overcome these obstacles, remove their old self, and create a new start for themselves.
The lyrics of "Killing Time" suggest that the song might be about coming to terms with life's setbacks and waiting for better times to come. The singer is searching for hope and renewal in their present circumstances. By acknowledging their difficulties and reflecting on their past experiences, they manage to steer themselves into a better direction. The song appears to be a reminder to keep pushing forward even when life seems challenging as better times are on the horizon.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on the corner watching my life go by
I am standing still, doing nothing but observing my life passing me by.
I'm just killing time
I am not doing anything productive or meaningful, just wasting time for no reason.
I ain't so disappointed, can't put my finger on the reason why
I am not feeling very disappointed, but I also cannot figure out why I am not feeling that way.
Put another one to rest, he was among the best of us, oh yes
Someone else has died, and he was one of the best among us, which is tragic.
Need to find a lil hope, so I won't choke on the now, bye and bye bye and bye, ooh
I need to find some hope so that I do not become overwhelmed by the present moment, and eventually fade away.
I'm killing time, killing time, just waiting for the next time, killing time.
I am not doing anything useful or productive with my life, just wasting time while waiting for something else to happen.
Kicking it the other day, I couldn't find my way, to the other side of town
I was wandering around aimlessly and could not find my destination across the other side of town.
Destiny had it in for me, thought I would drown
I believed that my destiny would lead to my downfall and I would struggle or fail.
But I stepped up into another world, removed the old self, put it on a shelf, turned around and picked myself up, and made a dime or two
However, I made a conscious effort to change myself, discard my old ways, and become successful, earning some money along the way.
Baby baby, you know what I'm saying, I'm just killing time, killing time, killing time.
I am just explaining to you that I am not doing anything meaningful or productive, just wasting time for no reason at all.
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.