As well as being a comedy script writer for a leading FM radio station in the UK, for ten years he ran a West End theatre in London's Leicester Square as well as a successful Ballroom and Latin Dancing Club. He has produced a triple platinum selling album for the Japanese band 'Buck-Tick' which became number one in their native country and Co-Produced the winning UK entry for Eurovision 2001 held in Copenhagen, for the young Sheffield singer Lindsay Dracass, having a UK top 20 hit at the same time. In 2001 he finally went back to the recording Studio with new material, releasing his second solo album ' About Time ' in the same year.
In 2009 he returned to live performance with the Scottish
Supergroup ' Four Good Men ' and then became lead vocalist for XSM ( Ex Simple Minds ) featuring original ' Simple Minds ' members Derek Forbes and Brian McGee, who to date have successfully toured the UK, the Philippines, Holland and have just completed a three week tour of Germany in 2012.
After a lengthy ' hiatus ' ( some twenty years or so ) from solo live performance, he now plans to return to the stage in 2012 once more under the name Owen Paul.
Favorite Waste Of Time
Owen Paul Lyrics
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You're my favourite waste of time.
My baby, you're my favourite waste of time
Here I am, I'm playing daydreaming fool again
My favourite game
And you are the one who's got my head in the clouds above
You're the one that I love and
My baby, you're my favourite waste of time
I don't care if being with you
Is meaningless and ridiculous
If it's wrong or right
I'm gonna give you my love tonight
And tomorrow night 'cause
You're my baby, you're my favourite waste of time
My baby, you're my favourite wast of time
Oh, oh, oh, yeah.
You're my baby, you're my favourite waste of time
My baby, you're my favourite waste of time
And one last thing
I'm gonna give you my love tonight,
And the bells gonna ring 'cause
You're my baby, you're my favourite waste of time
My baby. you're my favourite waste of time
My baby, you're my favourite waste of time
My baby, you're my favourite waste of time
The lyrics of Owen Paul's "My Favourite Waste of Time" convey a message about love, daydreaming, and the joy of spending time with someone, even if it may be meaningless to others. The first verse begins with the singer expressing his love for his partner and referring to them as his baby, while acknowledging that they are his favorite waste of time. The second verse entails the singer dreaming of his lover and expressing his fondness for daydreaming, all while admitting that his lover has his head in the clouds. While the song uses the phrase "waste of time," it is clear that the singer feels that there's nothing better than spending time with his partner.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that being with his partner may seem pointless, and that others may see it as a waste. Yet, he still declares his love and shows a complete disregard for what others might think. The phrase "tonight and tomorrow night" implies that the singer intends to continue spending time with his partner, regardless of any societal expectations or opinions. The bridge emphasizes the singer's affections and further emphasizes that his love is not a waste of time.
In conclusion, the song emphasizes the importance of love and shows that even if others may not understand it, one should still cherish and enjoy their time with their significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my, baby,
You are the person I love deeply and who I have an intimate relationship with.
You're my favourite waste of time.
Though being with you might not be the most productive or useful way to spend my time, it is my favorite way to spend my time because I love being with you.
Here I am, I'm playing daydreaming fool again
I find myself distracted from reality by daydreaming about you and our relationship - this makes me feel foolish but I can't help it.
My favourite game
Daydreaming about our relationship is like a game to me, where I imagine different scenarios and romantic moments that we could share together.
And you are the one who's got my head in the clouds above
You are the person who fills me with hope and happiness, even to the point of feeling like I'm walking on the clouds above.
You're the one that I love and
Out of everyone else in the world, you are the person that I love and care for the most.
I don't care if being with you
I don't worry or dwell on the fact that being with you might not have a practical or meaningful end result.
Is meaningless and ridiculous
Some might view our relationship as pointless or absurd, but I don't see it that way.
If it's wrong or right
Regardless of whether our relationship is socially acceptable or not, I will still devote myself to you.
I'm gonna give you my love tonight
I plan on expressing my love to you fully and openly tonight.
And tomorrow night 'cause
I will continue to show my love for you tomorrow night as well.
Oh, oh, oh, yeah.
An exclamation of happiness and affirmation for my feelings towards you.
And one last thing
Before I go, I have one more thing to say.
And the bells gonna ring 'cause
Some significant and joyous event (like a marriage) is going to happen very soon.
My baby. you're my favourite waste of time
Reaffirming that even though our relationship might not be practical, it is still my favorite way to spend my time because I am in love with you.
My baby, you're my favourite waste of time
Repeating the sentiment that you are still my favorite way to spend my time and that I love you very much.
My baby, you're my favourite waste of time
Once again, reiterating that even though others might not understand or view our relationship as useless, it is still my favorite way to spend my time because of my love for you.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CRENSHAW MARSHALL
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@peak420
I'm 18 years old right now, but listening to 80s classics like this one makes me feel like I'm alive during the 80s. Such a shame I didnt get to actually experience it
@leeedgecox6899
Same pal
@FionanDavidatNo12
Well, let me tell you... they were awesome❤
@sagittariusa4855
Remembering of my youth, loved this song, still vibrating ❤
@paulinemckenna4026
I think I still have this on vinyl. I am now past my mid sixties and STILL say the eighties was the best era for music!
@brunovanhove1832
Holiday's in Mallorca back then!!
Young,slim, full of energy, this song captured the vibes of those days!
The world was a brighter place then!
@retrolutiongames9479
The timeless healthy wholesomeness of this sound and the lyrics suggests that his love for this woman is quite the opposite of a waste of time...?
@Beany87
We all waste time untill we die, how do you chose to waste yours and who with? :D <3
@user-jl7ym4en5b
Marshall Crenshaw, ( writer) & Bette Midler both sing this so well. I didn't know it had another life! Great tune!
@rjjcms1
One hit wonder Owen Paul got to number 3 in the UK singles charts with this song in July 1986. Even catchier and happier than I remembered it being.