Wasted Time
Kings of Leon
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It's your life Don't you let em tell you when to bat your eyes You're the only one who's gonna sacrifice Makes no difference if you're right or wrong Take that ride But I want your little sister by your side Maybe little later we can all collide Do our lovin' like a rollin' stone Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted Innocent smile Runnin' free Baby's gonna give it like it used to be Baby's gonna give it like it used to be Show your face Livin' in the shadows like you got no name Enough to make a little girly go insane Be my guest to let it out tonight It's ok I know all about the little games you play Shakin' your apple right in my face Only when you know that I'm beggin' for a bite Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted Innocent smile Runnin' free Baby's gonna give it like it used to be Baby's gonna give it like it used to be Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is I'm gonna get your mama, I'm gonna get your pa I'm gonna everybody, just a what I saw So won't you show your face (show your face) Your little apple shake (show your face) I know the love you gave (show your face) I know the love you take (show your face) Innocent smile Runnin' free Baby's gonna give it like it used to be Innocent smile Runnin' free Baby's gonna give it like it used to be Baby's gonna give it like it used to be Baby's gonna give it like it used to be Baby's gonna give it like it used to be
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Written by: NATHAN FOLLOWILL, CALEB FOLLOWILL, ANGELO T. PETRAGLIA
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Wasted Time" by Kings of Leon was released in 2003, as part of their debut album "Youth & Young Manhood."
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Album Success"Youth & Young Manhood" was critically acclaimed and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Album.
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Song InspirationLike many other songs in the album, "Wasted Time" is speculated to be inspired by the band members' youth spent in the South and their transition into adulthood.
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Genre ClassificationThe song, like most other songs from the Kings of Leon, falls under the genres of alternative rock, garage rock revival, and Southern rock.
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Songwriting CreditAs is the case with the majority of their songs, all four members of the band are credited as songwriters on "Wasted Time".
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Musical Style"Wasted Time" is known for its raw energy and garage rock sound, reflecting the band's initial style before transitioning to more mainstream rock.
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Album Legacy"Youth & Young Manhood," including "Wasted Time," represents a formative period for the band. The album is often considered as one of the defining albums of the early 2000s rock revival.
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Chart PerformanceEven though "Wasted Time" was not released as a single, the album "Youth & Young Manhood" did well on charts globally, reaching top 20 in the UK and the US.
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Live Performances"Wasted Time" continues to be a fan favorite and is often included in the band's live performances.
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Band LineupKings of Leon is composed of three brothers and a cousin: Caleb Followill (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Nathan Followill (drums, percussion, backup vocals), Jared Followill (bass guitar, keyboard, backup vocals), and Matthew Followill (lead guitar, keyboard, backup vocals).
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Family BackgroundThe band's unique upbringing as the children of a traveling preacher is often reflected in their music, including "Wasted Time".
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Artistic Evolution"Wasted Time" represents an early style in Kings of Leon's music. Over the years, they have evolved from this initial garage rock revival sound towards a more polished, stadium-friendly sound.
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