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.
My Favourite 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 song "My Favourite Waste of Time" by Owen Paul is a fun, upbeat love song with a nostalgic feel. The lyrics describe the feeling of being infatuated with someone to the point where being with them is a waste of time, but a waste of time that is enjoyable and worthwhile nonetheless. The singer admits that they are a daydreaming fool, playing their favorite game of being in love, and the person they love is the one who has their head in the clouds. Despite knowing that being with this person may be seen as meaningless or ridiculous, the singer doesn't care because they are willing to give all their love to them anyway. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer proclaiming that they will give their love tonight and for many nights to come, with the sound of wedding bells in the background.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being young and in love, willing to overlook any potential obstacles or criticisms and simply enjoy the time spent with the person you love. The upbeat rhythm and catchy lyrics are sure to put a smile on anyone's face and make them want to dance along.
Line by Line Meaning
You’re my, baby,
I consider you a significant other.
You're my favourite waste of time.
I value you more than any other leisure activity.
My baby, you're my favourite waste of time
I cherish the moments spent with you, no matter how unproductive they may be.
Here I am, I'm playing daydreaming fool again
I'm lost in my imagination, indulging in fanciful and unrealistic thoughts.
My favourite game
This is a mental activity I enjoy the most.
And you are the one who's got my head in the clouds above
You alone possess the power to transport me to a realm of fantasy.
You're the one that I love and
I have strong feelings of affection for you.
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
I'm willing to disregard whether our relationship has a valid purpose, or if we are socially accepted by others, and will express my romantic feelings for you now and in the future.
Oh, oh, oh, yeah.
This is an exclamatory indication of how I deeply I feel about the subject of the song.
And one last thing
This is the final message I want to convey in this song.
I'm gonna give you my love tonight,
I plan to demonstrate my fondness for you by giving affection tonight.
And the bells gonna ring 'cause
This event is memorable and should be celebrated with the ringing of bells.
You're my baby, you're my favourite waste of time
You hold a special place in my heart, even if it is just a frivolous distraction from other aspects of life.
My baby. you're my favourite waste of time
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the significance of the statement.
My baby, you're my favourite waste of time
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the significance of the statement.
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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.