Pennywise's current line-up consists of Jim Lindberg (vocals), Fletcher Dragge (guitars), Randy Bradbury (bass) and Byron McMackin (drums). They had kept their original line-up together until bassist Jason Thirsk died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 1996, due to issues with his alcoholism, after which Bradbury joined as his replacement. In August 2009, Lindberg decided to leave the band; he was replaced in February 2010 by Ignite singer Zoli Téglás. With Téglás, the band recorded their tenth studio album All or Nothing, which was released on May 1, 2012. Lindberg rejoined the band later that year after Téglás was sidelined by a back injury.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennywise_(band)
Studio albums
Pennywise (1991)
Unknown Road (1993)
About Time (1995)
Full Circle (1997)
Straight Ahead (1999)
Land of the Free? (2001)
From the Ashes (2003)
The Fuse (2005)
Reason to Believe (2008)
All or Nothing (2012)
Yesterdays (2014)
Never Gonna Die (2018)
Killing Time
Pennywise Lyrics
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A world of hate staring at the rise in murder rate
I can't believe what we've become
Is all hope lost to everyone?
A bettered wife waits for us to hear
Her screams tonight
A child of war wonders what we're all fighting for
What causes all our suffering?
Eyes wide open we can't see
I can't understand it's out of hand
To me we're all just killing time
Killing time
Killing time, we're running our lives
Religious right, is buying up guns for
A hell of a fight
Another victim lies in pain
A serial killer waits for fame
Have we all gone insane?
I can't understand it's out of hand
To me we're all just killing time
Killing time
I can't believe There's got to be
Some way to break through
I think that I - will have to try, I'll lose my mind
We're all killing time
Why?
The lyrics to "Killing Time" by Pennywise speak about the increasing violence and hatred in the world, showcased and consumed through the media, and the sense of hopelessness and despair this creates. The singer expresses a deep concern for the state of humanity, wondering what could be causing all the suffering they see. The song posits that people are running their lives and chasing their goals with little regard for the destruction they are creating, ultimately just killing time until the cycle of violence and pain comes full circle again.
Line by Line Meaning
On my tv, violent actions race across my screen
I observe the portrayal of brutality on my television screen
A world of hate staring at the rise in murder rate
Our society's growing animosity, while murder rates increase exponentially
I can't believe what we've become
I can't comprehend the present state of humanity
Is all hope lost to everyone?
Has all optimism left the world for everyone?
A bettered wife waits for us to hear Her screams tonight
A woman in an abusive household awaits for us to hear her cries
A child of war wonders what we're all fighting for
An innocent youngster witnessing war wonders the motive behind the conflicts
I look and think how can this be?
I reflect and question how this situation came to be
What causes all our suffering?
What is the root cause of our agony?
Eyes wide open we can't see
Despite being aware, we fail to perceive
I can't understand it's out of hand
I can't comprehend the level of chaos
To me we're all just killing time
Personally, it seems like we're all just wasting our lives
Killing time
Just wasting away
Killing time, we're running our lives
Running our lives mindlessly
Religious right, is buying up guns for A hell of a fight
The right-wing affiliated with religion is acquiring firearms for an intense conflict
Another victim lies in pain
Another individual experiences misery
A serial killer waits for fame
A murderer awaits for recognition
Have we all gone insane?
Have we all lost our sanity?
I can't believe There's got to be Some way to break through
I refuse to believe there isn't a method to overcome our circumstances
I think that I - will have to try, I'll lose my mind
I believe I must make an effort, even if it drives me insane
We're all killing time
All of humankind is wasting their existence
Why?
What is the reason behind this unfortunate reality?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PETER EDWARD CLARKE, SUSAN JANET BALLION
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
severed111
Jason knew all hope was lost for everyone...all great artists (he wrote 3/4 of the songs and About Time is a theme album, all songs deal with time one way or another) and this final song on the final album he's on is his conclusion. I can almost hear the gunshot when the song ends, metaphorically.
Manuel Arias
memories!!
Carolina Alarcón
Los amooooooooooooo <3
braddock78
fucking insane
trancedsailor
To me we're all just killing time...
carlos pizarro
buenaa!!!!!
Steve
A few mistakes with lyrics I noticed. It's 'ruining' our lives not running our lives...and 'battered' wife not 'bettered' . ..thanks for uploading!
Luiz Fernando Rankel
"...a child of war wonders what we´re all fighting for..." thinking about war in Syria...
Gustavo Felicidade | Machine Learning Engineer
2021 hands on
David Torrero
JUST KILLING TIMES