Better Not Waste My Time

N-Dubz

About Better Not Waste My Time

"You Better Not Waste My Time" also known as "Better Not Waste My Time" is the debut single by British MOBO-award winning hip hop group N-Dubz. It was released on 19 August 2006 as a digital download only single, whilst the group was still self-funded. It was then later re-released on 22 October 2007, this time with a physical release and under the group's new record label at the time – Polydor Records. The single was later featured on N-Dubz's Platinum-selling debut album Uncle B which was released in November 2008.  


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Na, na, nye
Ooh, na, na, ooh, na, na
Yeah, yeah, yeah
N-Dubz, N-Dubz, N-Dubz

It's like first things first
You'd probably think I'm a chap with good manners
Well, you're wrong I'm the scum of the earth
I'm the worst of the worst an' I ain't boastin' 'bout my verses
I'm speaking' 'bout the way I run around snatching purses

For every meaning there's a purpose
Just because I never went to school it don't mean that I can't be perfect
For screaming' out loud we's addicted to money like two fingers tapping
On wherever there's a vein

And believe me, yeah we proud 'cause life is getting sicker by the day
And therefore we'll always stick around
Tonight you see the size of me, you wouldn't think I'm any harm in it?
Think again, I'll take your *** nicely

Chat up your wife to be, middle class, daddy's girl
I think I need to get me one and your one looks just right for me
Isn't it funny, how money can make a lot of people change?
Freakin', my friend, but I telling you, you wait

You better not waste my time
I got better things on my mind
I need to leave jerks like you behind
'Cause all they ever do is just bring me down

So would you let me be or I'll make you disappear
When you hear the word money that's the only time you ever interfere
I thought that you was there, no, no
But I guess I'm wrong, why would you care?

I remember once upon a time when I was just thirteen
So innocent and giving, everyone would act like they love me
Then all the *** and rumors began, seemed like I didn't have any friends
So much hate, lies and deceit caused by all that jealousy

Now do you *** really think that I'm the same girl I used to be?
Do you really think I will back down from you ***
If you try to bring it to me?

I know you're hating 'cause your man keeps watching
But I don't even want him, so tell him stop clocking
The more you hate I get closer to my goal
You'll wake up as nothing at twenty years old

You better not waste my time
I got better things on my mind
I need to leave jerks like you behind
'Cause all they ever do is just bring me down

So would you let me be or I'll make you disappear
When you hear the word money that's the only time you ever interfere
I thought that you was there, no, no
But I guess I'm wrong, why would you care?

Yeah, I remember them days when I didn't have no rhymes
Practicing my verse in the class 'til it was home time
I never used to pay attention in school
Was playing penny up the wall or in detention with fools

That's why most the teachers used to doubt me
They used to say I wouldn't make in my music just to see me get rowdy
So I could switch in the classroom for an excuse to kick me out
I wonder why I'm bunking all my lessons in the bathroom

Now I'm starving hungry, working hard for this super stardom life
Been kinda hard for me to try and make it right
And it's hard to decide, whether I should leave behind
All my peeps in this life, to move forward and seek what I find

This life is lethal like a *** baby being born addicted to the ***
So much evil in people, Dappy said it first
So I guess that I'm the sequel
So just because I'm black it don't mean that I can't be equal

You better not waste my time
I got better things on my mind
I need to leave jerks like you behind
'Cause all they ever do is just bring me down

So would you let me be or I'll make you disappear
When you hear the word money that's the only time you ever interfere
I thought that you was there, no, no
But I guess I'm wrong, why would you care?

You better not waste my time
I got better things on my mind
I need to leave jerks like you behind
'Cause all they ever do is just bring me down

So would you let me be or I'll make you disappear
When you hear the word money that's the only time you ever interfere
I thought that you was there, no, no
But I guess I'm wrong, why would you care?

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N-Dubz

N-Dubz are a British hip hop group from Camden Town, London. The group consists of members Dappy, Tulisa Contostavlos and Fazer. more »

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Written by: TULA CONTOSTAVLOS, DINO CONTOSTAVLOS, RICHARD RAWSON, JACK SHACK

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Better Not Waste My Time" is a rap and hip hop track, showcasing the unique blend of UK urban and grime music that N-Dubz was known for.
Release Year
The song was released in 2006, early in N-Dubz’s career, and appeared on their debut album, "Uncle B."
Chart Performance
It first entered the UK Singles Chart in 2006, peaking at number 26, and then again in 2008 at number 146.
Music Video
An interesting fact about "Better Not Waste My Time" is that it has two different music videos. The first one released in 2006 is filmed in black and white. The second was released in 2008, featuring more advanced filming and special effects.
Theme
The song’s lyrics suggest a theme of defiance and self-respect, with the artists warning their enemies not to waste their time.
Featured Artists
The song features vocals from all three members of N-Dubz - Dappy, Tulisa, and Fazer.
Record Label
This track was released under the record label Polydor, a major UK label home to many other successful pop and rock acts.
Recognition
Despite its mixed chart performance, the song is recognized as one of N-Dubz's signature tracks and stood as a breakthrough for the group's career.
Re-Release
"Better Not Waste My Time" was re-released as a Digital download on February 18, 2008. This version of the track is a re-recording of the original.
Album Success
The debut album 'Uncle B' on which this song was featured peaked at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified platinum.
Live Performances
This song was regularly performed in N-Dubz's live concerts and is one of their most popular tracks among fans.

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