Wasting Time
wetwerks Lyrics


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Excuse me
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?
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

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?

Overall Meaning

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

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