His first album, Marshall Crenshaw, was acclaimed as a pop masterpiece upon release, proving Crenshaw a first-rate songwriter, singer and guitarist. His second album, Field Day, sported a somewhat heavier sound which displeased some listeners, but Field Day is regarded by many critics as Crenshaw's best album, and one of the classic power pop statements, although Crenshaw's work, like Alex Chilton's, transcends the genre. "Some of the stuff I've done you could call power pop," he told an interviewer. "But the term does have sort of a dodgy connotation."
Although Marshall Crenshaw has never sold enormous numbers of records, he enjoys a reputation as one of the finest songwriters of the era, with roots in classic soul music, British Invasion songcraft, Burt Bacharach and Buddy Holly -- to whom Crenshaw was often compared in the early days of his career, and whom he portrayed in the 1987 film La Bamba. In 1989 he compiled a collection of Capitol Records country performers of the '50s and '60s called Hillbilly Music...Thank God, Vol. 1, which was extremely well-received. In 1993 he made an appearance in the cult TV show The Adventures of Pete and Pete, in the role of a guitar-playing meter reader. In 1994 he published a book, Hollywood Rock: A Guide to Rock 'n' Roll in the Movies. He continues to record, and in 1999 released the critically acclaimed #447.
Crenshaw has recently been playing guitar with the reunited members of the MC5.
You're My Favorite Waste Of Time
Marshall Crenshaw Lyrics
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You're my favorite waste of time
You're my
You're my favorite waste of time
Here i am
I'm playin' daydreamin' fool again
You're my favorite game
And you are the one
You're the one i love
Yeah you're my
Yeah you're my favorite waste of time
You're my
You're my favorite waste of time
I don't care
If being with you is meaningless and ridiculous
If it's wrong or right
I've got to give you my love tonight
And tomorrow night
'Cause you're my...
In "You're My Favorite Waste of Time," Marshall Crenshaw sings about being in love with someone who he knows may not be the right fit for him. He considers this person his favorite waste of time, a way to escape reality and daydream. He acknowledges that being with this person may be meaningless and ridiculous, but he doesn't care as he wants to give his love to them tonight and tomorrow night. He has his head in the clouds with this person, and they are his favorite game. Despite the uncertainty of the relationship, he proclaims that this person is the one he loves.
The song's lyrics touch on the idea of escapism and the power of daydreaming. The singer acknowledges that the relationship may not make sense, but it provides a source of joy in his life. Through the juxtaposition of the "meaningless and ridiculous" nature of the relationship with his love for this person, Crenshaw captures the bittersweet feeling of being in love with someone who may not be the right partner for you.
Overall, "You're My Favorite Waste of Time" is an ode to the ups and downs of love, the importance of daydreaming, and the fleeting nature of relationships that may not stand the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my
You are the person that I have chosen for this particular role in my life
You're my favorite waste of time
Spending time with you may not necessarily be productive, but I enjoy it nonetheless
You're my
You continue to hold this special place in my life
You're my favorite waste of time
I find myself drawn to you even though I know it's not always the most efficient use of my time
Here i am
I am once again in this state of mind that I cannot escape
I'm playin' daydreamin' fool again
I am caught up in my own thoughts and fantasies, unable to focus on reality
You're my favorite game
Interacting with you provides me with enjoyment and entertainment
And you are the one
Out of everyone else, I have chosen you to be the focus of my attention
Whose got my head in the clouds above
I am completely enamored with you, and you occupy my thoughts in a way that is almost dreamlike
You're the one i love
Despite any of the potential downsides, my feelings for you are real and intense
Yeah you're my
My affection for you remains constant even though it may not always be clear why
Yeah you're my favorite waste of time
I know that spending time with you may not always be practical, but I am still drawn to you anyways
I don't care
The potential for negative consequences won't dissuade me from my feelings for you
If being with you is meaningless and ridiculous
There may not be an obvious benefit to our relationship, and it may even seem foolish to other people
If it's wrong or right
I know that our relationship may not always be viewed as acceptable or moral by others
I've got to give you my love tonight
Even if it doesn't make sense or may not be wise, I cannot help my feelings towards you
And tomorrow night
My affection for you is not fleeting, and I expect it to continue
'Cause you're my...
You continue to hold a special place in my life, and I cannot shake my feelings for you
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Written by: MARSHALL CRENSHAW
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