Wasting Time
Rock Kid Lyrics
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You can check my stats
And rollin' a Fleetwood that's how I mack
I rock all the tracks
So the world knows
I love all the girls
Smack all the hoes
Life's a bitch but I deal with it
I'm in it to win it like Yzerman
Could drink about 15 Heinekens
I'm not born again
But if I was I'd ask to come back with a little more love
Puffin' a Winston
Drinkin' a four-o
Kid rock, and I'ma let you know
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking thinking trying to free my mind
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking trying to free my mind
It's been a couple of months in this smokey room
Eaten shrooms drinking Boones writing tunes
And hoping to get one of these mother fuckin' songs to hit
A little bit of love that's all I need
A little inspiration and a bag of weed
A seed to plant so my tree can grow
You know I left my girl 'cause I need that hold up
Wait a minute I'm about to flow
Like a breeze through the trees you can watch me blow
Puffing a Winston drinking a four-o
Kid Rock and I'm gonna let you know
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking thinking trying to free my mind
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking trying to free my mind
Oh yeah
Huh, oh yeah
Free my mind
Ooh, yeah
Come on, oh, oh,
Wow
I ain't no rough guy
Ain't no tough guy
Don't get out much and don't dress up fly
Born in the game that's all I am
Giving all my duckets to Uncle Sam
Fuck it
I'm free to do what I please little lady
I was born at night but not last night baby
I've been around, seen some things
I slept in dumpsters, got high with kings
I don't bring much, ain't gotta lot to say
But I got more time than Morris day
Puffing a Winston drinking a four-o
Kid Rock and I'm a let you know
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking thinking trying to free my mind (free my mind)
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking trying to free my mind (smoking and drinking)
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking thinking trying to free my mind
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking smoking trying to free my mind
Wasting my time
Hey, I'm smoking
Hey, I'm drinking
Trying to free my mind
I've been sitting here just wasting time
Drinking
Smoking
Trying to free my mind
The lyrics to Kid Rock's "Wasting Time" paint a picture of an unapologetic, confident, and free-spirited individual. The song opens with Kid Rock introducing himself as a "pimp," boasting about his ability to roll in a Fleetwood (an old-school Cadillac) and rock any track. He goes on to express his love for women and disdain for "hoes," but still manages to show affection for those who are authentic. He acknowledges that life can be tough, but he's determined to succeed like hockey legend Steve Yzerman, who famously played through pain.
The chorus of the song repeats the title phrase "I've been sitting here just wasting time" over a groovy, laid-back instrumental. The lyrics suggest that Kid Rock has been cooped up in a smokey room for months, indulging in drugs and alcohol while trying to create music. He admits that all he needs is a little love, inspiration, and weed to make it happen.
As the song progresses, Kid Rock provides more details about his background and personality. He claims to be a down-to-earth guy who doesn't dress up fly or get out much, but he also doesn't take crap from anyone. He's been around the block and has experienced poverty as well as fame, but he's still trying to make the most of his time. The song ends with Kid Rock repeating the chorus, emphasizing his desire to free his mind and enjoy life on his own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
I'ma pimp
I am cool, confident and in control just like a pimp
You can check my stats
You can see that I am successful and respected
And rollin' a Fleetwood that's how I mack
I ride around in my Cadillac Fleetwood like a boss to show off my status
I rock all the tracks
My music is popular and enjoyable for everyone
So the world knows
I want everyone to be aware
I love all the girls
I appreciate and admire women
Smack all the hoes
I criticize and punish women who act badly or disrespect me
Show love to those who come real with it
I respect and support people who are authentic and genuine
Life's a bitch but I deal with it
Life can be very difficult, but I am strong and capable of handling it
I'm in it to win it like Yzerman
I am dedicated and determined to succeed just like legendary hockey player Steve Yzerman
Could drink about 15 Heinekens
I can consume large amounts of alcohol
I'm not born again
I have not been converted to a new religion or philosophy
But if I was I'd ask to come back with a little more love
If I were to be reborn, I would hope to have more compassion and kindness in my heart
Puffin' a Winston
I am smoking a Winston brand cigarette
Drinkin' a four-o
I am drinking a 40-ounce beer
Kid rock, and I'ma let you know
I am Kid Rock and I want to make sure everyone is aware of my presence
It's been a couple of months in this smokey room
I have been spending a lot of time in this room filled with smoke
Eaten shrooms drinking Boones writing tunes
I have been consuming psychedelic mushrooms and drinking Boones Farm wine while writing some new songs
And hoping to get one of these mother fuckin' songs to hit
I am optimistic that one of my new songs will become popular and widely listened to
A little bit of love that's all I need
I am seeking some emotional support and affection
A little inspiration and a bag of weed
I need some creative motivation and marijuana to help me write more songs
A seed to plant so my tree can grow
I am hoping to create something small that will grow into something much greater
You know I left my girl 'cause I need that hold up
I ended my relationship because I need some space and independence
Wait a minute I'm about to flow
Please wait, I am about to start rapping
Like a breeze through the trees you can watch me blow
I am going to rap with the same lightness and fluidity as a gentle wind moving through trees
Puffing a Winston drinking a four-o
I am still smoking a Winston cigarette and drinking a 40-ounce beer
I've been sitting here just wasting time
I have been idle and unproductive for a while
Drinking smoking thinking trying to free my mind
I am using alcohol and tobacco to help me think and relax
Oh yeah
I am feeling good
Huh, oh yeah
I am feeling satisfied
Free my mind
I want to reduce stress and find peace
Ooh, yeah
I am feeling excited
Come on, oh, oh,
Let's go, come on!
Wow
I am surprised or impressed
I ain't no rough guy
I am not a violent or aggressive person
Ain't no tough guy
I am not a person who uses physical strength or intimidation to solve problems
Don't get out much and don't dress up fly
I do not go out frequently and I do not dress in stylish or fashionable clothing
Born in the game that's all I am
I have always been involved in the music industry, it is my identity
Giving all my duckets to Uncle Sam
I am paying a lot of money in taxes to the government
Fuck it
I don't care anymore
I'm free to do what I please little lady
I have freedom and autonomy to do whatever I want
I was born at night but not last night baby
I am not naive or easily fooled
I've been around, seen some things
I have had a lot of experiences and gained knowledge from them
I slept in dumpsters, got high with kings
I have lived a difficult life, but also had some amazing experiences
I don't bring much, ain't gotta lot to say
I am not very talkative and do not have a lot of possessions or material wealth
But I got more time than Morris day
I have more leisure and freedom than the famous musician Morris Day
Wasting my time
I am spending my time doing something unproductive and meaningless
Hey, I'm smoking
I am still smoking
Hey, I'm drinking
I am still drinking
Trying to free my mind
I am attempting to clear my thoughts and find focus
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM, BOB RITCHIE, MATT SHAFFER
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