Bidin' My Time
robert mandell and his orchestra Lyrics

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But I'm Bidin' My Time;
'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm
While other folks grow dizzy
I keep busy

Bidin' My Time.
Next year, next year,
Somethin's bound to happen;

This year, this year,

I'll just keep on nappin'
And Bidin' My Time
'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm.
There's no regrettin'

When I'm settin'
Bidin' My Time.

Overall Meaning

The first two lines of this song indicate that the singer is in no rush to get anything done. He is "bidin' his time" and waiting for the right opportunity to come along. Despite the fact that other people are becoming restless and anxious, he remains focused on his own goals and objectives. Instead of wasting time, he is constantly working to achieve his goals, using his time to his advantage.

The lyrics "Next year, next year, Somethin's bound to happen; This year, this year, I'll just keep on nappin'" suggest that the singer is convinced that something good will happen in the future, and he is content to sit back and wait for that moment to arrive. He does not seem to be worried about the present, preferring to remain relaxed and unconcerned while he waits for better things to come his way. This is reflected in the final lines: "There's no regrettin', When I'm settin', Bidin' My Time." He is happy with his decision and feels no remorse or regret for taking things at his own pace.

Line by Line Meaning

But I'm Bidin' My Time;
I am waiting patiently;

'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm
Because that is my approach to life;

While other folks grow dizzy
While others become impatient;

I keep busy
I stay productive and occupied with other things;

Bidin' My Time.
Waiting for the right opportunity to come along;

Next year, next year,
In the future, at some undefined point;

Somethin's bound to happen;
Something good is sure to come my way;

This year, this year,
Right now, in the present moment;

I'll just keep on nappin'
I will continue to be relaxed and patient;

And Bidin' My Time
Waiting for my opportunity to come;

'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm.
Because that is just the kind of person I am;