Kit Kat Clock
The Bottle Rockets Lyrics
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Keeps wagging his tail as the time goes by
Don't seem to worry about what he's missing
I wonder why do I, I wonder why do I
Kit Kat clock don't seem to mind
That he's getting older every roll of his eyes
Just hangs there and he don't look scared
Wish I could be so wise, wish I could be so wise
I waste mine thinking 'bout it I suppose
But the Kit Kat clock maybe understands
Ticks and tocks maybe out of his hands
He just hangs in and keeps on grinning
Don't know why I can't, I don't know why I can't
But the Kit Kat clock hanging in the kitchen
Keeps wagging his tail like he's feeling fine
Makes me wonder why I've been itching
To get him off of my mind, to get him off of my mind
The Bottle Rocket's song "Kit Kat Clock" lays out the existential struggle of coming to terms with the passage of time. The Kit Kat clock serves as a metaphor for time, constantly wagging its tail as time ticks away without a care in the world. The singer contrasts this with their own worry and anxiety about getting older and missing out on life. The clock doesn't seem concerned about the fact that it's getting older with every roll of its eyes, whereas the singer wishes they could be so wise. The chorus questions where time goes, with the singer admitting that they waste their own thinking about it.
Despite the uncertainty and anxiety the singer feels about time, they recognize that the Kit Kat clock might have a better understanding of time than they do. As an object that is completely at the mercy of time, the clock keeps on grinning and hanging in there. The singer emphasizes that they don't know why they can't be more like the clock, able to accept the passage of time graciously and without fear. Ultimately, the clock serves as a reminder to the singer that they need to let go of their worries and enjoy the present moment.
Overall, "Kit Kat Clock" is a contemplative and insightful song that acknowledges the struggles of coming to terms with time. The Kit Kat clock serves as a powerful metaphor for the passage of time, and the song encourages listeners to learn from the clock's unflappable acceptance of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Kit Kat clock hanging in the kitchen
There is a clock in the shape of a cat hanging in the kitchen
Keeps wagging his tail as the time goes by
The tail of the clock moves back and forth as time passes
Don't seem to worry about what he's missing
The clock doesn't seem concerned about things it may be missing out on
I wonder why do I, I wonder why do I
The singer is curious as to why they worry about missing out on things when the clock doesn't
Kit Kat clock don't seem to mind
The clock doesn't appear to be bothered by anything
That he's getting older every roll of his eyes
The clock is getting older with each tick of its eyes
Just hangs there and he don't look scared
The clock just hangs on the wall without any fear or worry
Wish I could be so wise, wish I could be so wise
The singer wishes they could be as wise as the clock and not worry as much
Who knows where time goes?
The singer wonders where time goes and what happens to it
I waste mine thinking 'bout it I suppose
The singer thinks they waste time thinking about where time goes
But the Kit Kat clock maybe understands
The clock may have a better understanding of time than the singer
Ticks and tocks maybe out of his hands
The clock has no control over the passing of time
He just hangs in and keeps on grinning
The clock just hangs on the wall and continues to tick and tock
Don't know why I can't, I don't know why I can't
The singer doesn't understand why they can't be as carefree as the clock
But the Kit Kat clock hanging in the kitchen
The clock is still hanging on the wall in the kitchen
Keeps wagging his tail like he's feeling fine
The tail of the clock continues to move back and forth and the clock seems happy
Makes me wonder why I've been itching
The clock's carefree attitude causes the singer to wonder why they worry so much
To get him off of my mind, to get him off of my mind
The singer wants to stop thinking about the clock and its carefree attitude
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.