Wasting Time

Blink 182 · Cheshire Cat

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 okay 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
Remebering the look she gave me
When I told her that I used to fry

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 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
Am I just wasting my time
Am I just wasting my time
Wasting my time thinking about a girl

Wasting Time

Wasting Time stands as a notable track from Blink 182's early discography, appearing on the Cheshire Cat album. This recording captures the band's formative pop-punk energy, characterized by rapid tempos, melodic hooks, and the distinctive vocal interplay that would later define their mainstream success. The song reflects the group's youthful perspective and their ability to craft concise, emotionally resonant anthems. As part of their initial body of work, it showcases the raw production style and lyrical themes of uncertainty and fleeting moments that became central to their identity. While often overshadowed by later hits, this piece remains an essential component of understanding the band's evolution during their foundational years.