Time to Waste
Alkaline Trio
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There's someone down below, blowing you a kiss They watch from their windows As all arms fall to their sides And all eyes fix on the death of tomorrow And you found everything you need To make a life complete Completely revolting and they have safety and relief For sale down the street I see you in line every day You had time to waste and I'm not sorry Such a basket case, hide the cutlery I had time to kill it's dead and buried You've got guts to spill but no one trustworthy These creatures are waking up in these dark trees Waiting like vultures Eyes roll back turn white in time to feed They salivate with hunger For you and everything they need To make a death complete Completely unnatural and salvation lies Behind those dead eyes that watch you while you sleep every night and You had time to waste and I'm not sorry Such a basket case, hide the cutlery I had time to kill it's dead and buried You've got guts to spill but no one trustworthy You had time to waste and I'm not sorry Such a basket case, hide the cutlery I had time to kill it's dead and buried You've got guts to spill but no one trustworthy
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Written by: DANIEL MICHAEL ANDRIANO, DEREK R. GRANT, MATTHEW THOMAS SKIBA
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9 facts about this song
Band Information"Time to Waste" is a song by the American punk rock band Alkaline Trio. The band was formed in 1996 in the city of McHenry, Illinois, and features Matt Skiba as the lead vocalist.
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Album Details"Time to Waste" is the opening track on their fifth studio album, "Crimson," which was released in 2005. The album marked a move towards a more polished and radio-friendly sound.
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Chart Performance"Time to Waste" is one of Alkaline Trio's most successful single. It topped the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart and reached number 40 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe dark and evocative music video for "Time to Waste" was directed by Marc Klasfeld. The video reflects the lyrics' themes of guilt, death, and romantic obsession, and was filmed in black and white.
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Musical StructureKnown for its catchy chorus and dark lyrics, "Time to Waste" is a tune underscored with pop punk and alternative rock influence. It features Skiba's unique vocal style and the band's tight musical arrangement.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics to "Time to Waste" are generally interpreted as depicting a destructive relationship. Skiba's storytelling in the song creates a scene of regret, despair, and futile longing.
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Live PerformancesA fan favorite, "Time to Waste" has been frequently played at Alkaline Trio's live performances. During live shows, the band often extend the song’s ending with a slower, dramatic tempo.
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Cover VersionA stripped-down acoustic cover version of "Time to Waste" is available on the compilation album "Another Year on the Streets Vol. 3" released by Vagrant Records.
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Award NominationThe music video of "Time to Waste" was nominated for the "Best Video" category at the 2005 Kerrang! Awards.
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