Wasting Time

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About Wasting Time

"Wasting Time" is a song by American rock band Blink-182, released on May 20, 1996 in Australia, and on June 28, 1996 elsewhere, as the second and final single from the group's debut studio album, Cheshire Cat (1995).


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1994
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I'm wasting time
Thinking about a girl
And stealing her away
From her world
She and I would run away
I think of all the things that I'd say
We'd talk about important things
And I picture it in my dreams
She'd teach me
About modern art
And I'd show her
It's OK to fart and

Maybe I'd impress her
By being in a band and
Maybe if I act real tough
She'd let me hold her hand and
Maybe I'll win her heart
By writing this song about her

Sometimes I sit at home and
Wonder if she's sitting at home
Thinking of me and
Wondering if I'm
Sitting at home,
Thinking about her
Or am I just wasting my time

Remembering how
She laughed at Kinko's
When I made fun of that guy
Remembering the look
She gave me
When I told her that
I used to fly

I really want to ask her out
But my ego could never take it
And even if I got the balls
You know that the Cougar
Would never make it

And in my town
You can't drive naked

And maybe I'd impress her
By being in a band and
Maybe if I act real tough
She'd let me hold her hand and
Maybe I'll win her heart
By writing this song about her

Sometimes I sit at home and
Wonder if she's sitting at home
Thinking of me and
Wondering if I'm
Sitting at home,
Thinking about her
Or am I just wasting my time
Am I just wasting my time
Wasting my time
Thinking about a girl

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Blink-182 is an American rock band consisting of vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. They have sold over 28 million albums worldwide since forming in Poway, California in 1992. With original drummer Scott Raynor they released their debut album Cheshire Cat in 1994 and achieved moderate success with its follow-up, 1997's Dude Ranch, which went on to sell over one million copies. Raynor was replaced by Barker midway through a 1998 tour. more »

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Written by: Tom Delonge, Scott Raynor, Mark Hoppus

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13 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Wasting Time" is a track from the debut studio album "Cheshire Cat" of the American punk rock band blink-182, released in 1994.
Band Members Contribution
The song was mainly written and composed by blink-182's original members - Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge.
Single Release
The song was one of the singles released from the album "Cheshire Cat" in 1996, two years after the album's initial release.
Popularity Level
Despite not charting like some of their later songs, "Wasting Time" became a fan favorite and is considered a classic song in the blink-182 catalogue.
Music Style
This song reflects blink-182's early style, which is a mix of punk rock, pop punk, and skate punk.
Song Theme
"Wasting Time" is known for its youthful lyrics that emphasize teenage angst and longing, as well as its catchy, energetic guitar riffs.
Live Performances
"Wasting Time" has been a staple in many of blink-182's live performances since its release.
Album's Reception
Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its initial release, the band's debut album - which includes "Wasting Time" - has since been recognized as an important release in pop punk history.
Cover Versions
Some bands have covered "Wasting Time" in their performances and recordings, signaling its influence in pop punk music.
Music Video
Unlike some of the other songs on the album, "Wasting Time" did not have an official music video.
Song Length
"Wasting Time" runs for 2 minutes and 49 seconds, fitting the typical punk song length with a fast pace.
Recording Label
The song was released under Grilled Cheese, a division of Cargo Music, which was blink-182's first label.
Later Compilations
"Wasting Time" was later included in Blink-182's compilation album "Buddha Promo" in 1998.

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