The Importance Of Being Idle
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I begged my landlord for some more time, he said "Son, the bill's waiting."
My best friend called me the other night, he said, "Man, are you crazy?"
My girlfriend told me to get a life, she said, "Boy, you lazy."
But I don't mind, as long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine.
I'll be fine - if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit.
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it.
I don't mind, as long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine.
I'll be fine - if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit.
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it.
I lost my faith in the summertime, 'cause it don't stop raining.
The sky all day is black as night, but I know I can't blame me.
I begged my Doctor for one more line, he said "Son, words fail me!"
There ain't no place to be killing time, I guess I'm just lazy.
I don't mind, as long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine.
I'll be fine - if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit.
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it.
"The Importance of Being Idle" by Oasis is a song that captures the essence of laziness and the desire to be lazy. In the first verse, the singer reveals that they have sold their soul for the second time because they are not being paid. They also begged their landlord for more time to pay bills but were denied. When their best friend and girlfriend confront them about their laziness, they don't seem to care as long as they have a bed beneath the stars. The singer states that they cannot get a life if their heart is not in it, which suggests a lack of motivation.
The second verse focuses on the singer's loss of faith in the summertime due to continuous rain. They are struggling to find a distraction, and their doctor is not able to provide any solution other than medication. The song ends with the singer admitting that there is no place to be killing time, but they realize that their laziness is innate. They are just lazy. The chorus remains the same, emphasizing the importance of a good night's sleep under a starry sky.
Overall, the song highlights the idea of allowing ourselves to be lazy, even when people are demanding more of us. The Importance of Being Idle is more than just a song about idleness. It's about the value of finding balance in life and being true to oneself, even if it means doing nothing.
Line by Line Meaning
I sold my soul for the second time, 'cause the man don't pay me.
I have to compromise with my values and work for a second time because my employer doesn't pay me enough.
I begged my landlord for some more time, he said "Son, the bill's waiting."
I requested my landlord for extra time to pay rent, but he refused, insisting that the payment is due now.
My best friend called me the other night, he said, "Man, are you crazy?"
My closest friend expressed concern about my lifestyle and called me crazy for not making better choices.
My girlfriend told me to get a life, she said, "Boy, you lazy."
My girlfriend criticized me for being unproductive and lazy and urged me to find a direction in life.
But I don't mind, as long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine.
I am content with my simple life, as long as I have a place to sleep under the beautiful night sky.
I'll be fine - if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit.
I just need some time to myself to recharge, as a person can only handle so much pressure and stress.
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it.
I won't be able to find a fulfilling life if I am not passionate and invested in my pursuits.
I lost my faith in the summertime, 'cause it don't stop raining.
I became disheartened during the summer due to non-stop rain, which affected my mood and outlook on life.
The sky all day is black as night, but I know I can't blame me.
Even though the sky seems gloomy all day, I realize that I am not responsible for the weather or the events in my life.
I begged my Doctor for one more line, he said "Son, words fail me!"
I asked my physician for more medication, but he was at a loss on what to prescribe next.
There ain't no place to be killing time, I guess I'm just lazy.
There's nowhere productive for me to go to use my time wisely, so I might just be unmotivated and idle.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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