Story Behind The Song
The writer was driving on Van Ness Blvd in San Francisco and, while stopped at a light, he met eyes with a homeless man standing at the intersection that was carrying a sign that said "will work for food, bless you".
Song Description
Came from a revelation of life being finite.
| Song Length |
6:09 |
Genre |
Rock - Indie/Low-Fi, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Mood |
Serene, Peaceful |
| Subject |
Change, Philosophy |
Similar Artists |
Elvis Costello, Seal |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Wastin' Time
Well I have taken my sweet time
To get to where I need to
I hate to stand in line
I need to plant the seed
to hang my sign
It says: Procrastinator
I'm great at wastin' time
But inside I'm scared to change
To play a brand new game
Though I really seek to
(chorus)
Well I am just wastin' time
Well I am just wastin' time
This is not what I had in mind
Well I wake up in the morning
And feel that I'm conforming
to a lower ideal
The truth is I am shutting down
I am getting lazy
My goals are getting hazy
(chorus)
Well I am just wastin' time
Well I am just wastin' time
This is not what I had in mind
(Bridge)
A man is standing in the street
With a sign that says
"Can you help me?"
You avoid his eyes and hope
the light will just stay green
Of course, you know
The light turns red
And you can't help
but turn your head
The homeless man comes over
And he sings this song to you:
"Well I just wasted time
Look at what it's done for me
This life wasn't what I had in mind Nothing in this life comes free."
All content copywritten 2001 Garrick Davis