Wastin Time
The Murmurs Lyrics


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Baby baby with your skin so fair
My heart shoots up straight in the air
When you hold my hand
When you free my mind
But just make sure you're not
Wastin time, wastin time

Answers, answers Yeah you need them now
My heart is abounding
Ripping, falling down
Don't expect no answers
Don't expect my life
Cause I just need to
Waste some time, waste some time
Time time time time

Something please come along and rescue me
I need to run away I need to be free
But just don't rush me
I've never come across this in my life
Well I'm usually random
And I'm rarely right
So please don't hate me

No please don't mind
Cause I just need to
Waste some time, waste some time
Time time

Something please come along and rescue me
I need to run away I need to be free
But just don't rush me Wastin time, wastin time




Wastin time, wastin time
Wastin time, wastin time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Murmurs' song Wastin' Time express a desire for freedom and a need to escape, but also a fear of wasting the precious time they have. The opening lines describe the physical response the singer has to the person they are with, their heart shooting up in the air when they hold hands and free their mind. This person seems to bring a sense of happiness and contentment, but the cautionary note of "just make sure you're not wastin' time" suggests a fear of getting too lost in this relationship and neglecting other aspects of life.


The next verse introduces a tone of frustration, with the singer feeling torn between the need for answers and clarity and the desire to waste time and be free, perhaps from the pressure of the world around them. The lines "Don't expect no answers, don't expect my life" suggest a level of distrust or unwillingness to give too much of themselves away to others. The chorus repeats the idea of needing to waste time, with a plea for something to come along and rescue the singer but a warning not to rush them.


The final verse again brings a sense of uncertainty about the future, with the singer admitting to being random and rarely right but still hoping for understanding and acceptance. The final repetition of the chorus drives home the idea of wasting time as a sort of rebellion against the pressures of life, but also a recognition of the fleeting nature of time and the need to make the most of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby baby with your skin so fair
I am attracted to you physically.


My heart shoots up straight in the air
My feelings for you are intense.


When you hold my hand
Physical touch with you makes me feel safe and secure.


When you free my mind
Spending time with you helps me forget my troubles and worries.


But just make sure you're not Wastin time, wastin time
I want to spend time with you, but I don't want it to be a waste of time.


Answers, answers Yeah you need them now
You are seeking answers to questions, and you need them urgently.


My heart is abounding
My emotions are overwhelming me.


Ripping, falling down
My emotions are causing a lot of pain and turmoil.


Don't expect no answers
I don't have the answers you're looking for.


Don't expect my life
I can't give you everything you want from me.


Cause I just need to Waste some time, waste some time
I need to take some time for myself and just relax.


Something please come along and rescue me
I am feeling trapped and in need of escape.


I need to run away I need to be free
I need to get away from my current situation and have some freedom.


But just don't rush me
I need to take things at my own pace and not be pressured.


Wastin time, wastin time
I am aware that I might be wasting time, but I need to take that risk for my own mental health.


No please don't mind
Please don't be offended or upset by my need to take time for myself.


Cause I just need to Waste some time, waste some time
I am reiterating that I need to take some time for myself, regardless of the possible risks involved.


Something please come along and rescue me
I am still feeling trapped and in need of help.


I need to run away I need to be free
The feeling of being trapped is still present, and I still need to escape.


But just don't rush me Wastin time, wastin time Wastin time, wastin time Wastin time, wastin time
I am repeating my need to take things at my own pace, and emphasizing the importance of wasting time in order to take care of myself.




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