Wetwerks was born in 1998 when Seth Warden (vocals/guitar) and Rob Parzek (drums) submitted a demo to a "Next Big Thing" contest from a local rock radio station. That won them a spot to open for Blink-182 and Everclear at a festival sponsored by the station. Nate Giordano (bass guitar) joined Wetwerks to play the gig and to fill out the band.
Wetwerks' first album "Further Than My Eyes" has sold out [Update April 23, 2007: also no longer available through Amazon.com]. You can prepurchase a limited edition of their next album at SellaBand. You will then also receive access to high quality HD Downloads of their songs. And you'll receive a part of the profits of the sales of the album. More information at Wetwerks' website and SellaBand.
Band Members
Vocals/Guitar: Adam Rieder
Drums: Rob Parzek
Guitar/Vocals: Dan Castle
Bass Guitar: Tyler Krupsky
Former members of Wetwerks are Seth Warden (vocals/guitar), Nate Giordano (bass guitar) [now with The Kamikaze Hearts], Brian McGarvey (guitar/vocals) [now with The Clay People] and Jesse Downing (bass guitar) [until he joined BulletProof Messenger in January, 2007].
Wasting Time
Wetwerks Lyrics
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What's the time?
You tell me yours, and i'll tell you mine
Her second hand kept you tied
And she show me hers, and I show her mine
Excuse me
What's the time?
Her second hand kept you tied
And she show me hers, and I show her mine
Good day sunshine
Are you wasting time?
Sunshine, are you feeling fine?
Good day sunshine
Are you wasting time?
Sunshine...
These someone's girls, the summer heats
And off to knock me off my front
And don't just walk on by
Cuz I'm fine, you're fine
Everyone just wasting time
Wasting time
Good day sunshine
Are you wasting time?
Sunshine, are you feeling fine?
Good day sunshine
Are you wasting time?
Sunshine...
Sunshine!
Wasting time with me
Yeah!
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Waste some time with me!
Good day sunshine
Are you wasting time?
The lyrics to Wetwerks's song Wasting Time are filled with ambiguity and metaphors that make it difficult to pinpoint the song's exact meaning. One possible interpretation of this song could be about two people who are caught up in a moment of temporary connection, where time seems to stand still. The first verse showcases this by asking the time, which is typically done to help someone keep track of their day or to ensure they are on time for something. But in this case, the question is asked more as a way to connect with the other person, to create a shared moment. The lyrics "Her second hand kept you tied" suggests that one of the people may have something they need to be doing but are choosing to remain in this moment instead. The line "And she show me hers, and I show her mine" adds to this idea of temporary connection, as both parties are willing to be vulnerable and show parts of themselves that they may not normally share with someone.
The chorus is a bit more straightforward, with the repetition of "Good day sunshine" implying that the two people are enjoying each other's company in a warm, sunny setting. The lyrics "Are you wasting time?" is almost like a self-awareness check, as if the two people know they should be doing something else but are choosing to stay in this moment anyway. The bridge implies that the two people are in the midst of a crowd and could easily just "walk on by" but they choose to stay together and "waste time".
Overall, the song suggests that sometimes it's worth taking a moment to enjoy the company of another person, even if it means putting a pause on other responsibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me
Asking politely for attention
What's the time?
Inquiring about the time of day
You tell me yours, and i'll tell you mine
A playful way of exchanging information
Her second hand kept you tied
Her watch was a reminder that time was passing
And she show me hers, and I show her mine
Following through with the playful exchange
Good day sunshine
A cheerful greeting
Are you wasting time?
Questioning if time is being used efficiently
Sunshine, are you feeling fine?
Checking if the person is doing well
These someone's girls, the summer heats
Referring to women as attractive objects in a warm season
And off to knock me off my front
The women were distracting and alluring
And don't just walk on by
Asking for attention and engagement
Cuz I'm fine, you're fine
Asserting that both parties are attractive
Everyone just wasting time
Implying that time is not being used efficiently
Wasting time
Repeating the theme of inefficiency
Wasting time with me
Inviting someone to waste time together
Good day sunshine
A cheerful greeting
Good day sunshine
Another cheerful greeting
Waste some time with me!
An enthusiastic invitation to waste time together
Are you wasting time?
Reiterating the question of time efficiency
Writer(s): Lindsey Buckingham, Robert Ritchie, Matthew Shafer
Contributed by Chloe V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.