Killing Time
Indigo Girls · Other Songs - Indigo Girls
Who is counting letters I meant to write?
Who is counting at all?
If you are, I look pretty small
-chorus-
But no matter what I do
If I couldn't be call you mine
If I couldn't be with you
I'd just be killing time
You went searching for me in the night sky
And when I burned away, you wondered why
Well, I'll tell you, babe, I could not bear to stall
I fell too fast, I fell too far
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Big, big fishes in little ponds
I've seen them walk around with magic wands
-chorus-
There ain't no magician hidden inside of me
So no matter what you hear, I hope you see
That just when I'm trying to be tall
That's when I end up looking pretty small
-chorus-
No matter what I do
(And you know I will burn)
If I couldn't be call you mine
(Like a star in the sky)
If I couldn't be with you
(All I'd be doing is)
I'd just be killing time
-chorus-
Killing Time
Killing Time stands as a defining track within the Indigo Girls' expansive discography, showcasing the duo's signature blend of folk-rock and harmonized vocals. Emily Saliers and Amy Ray crafted this recording to explore themes of patience and the passage of time, delivering a sound that resonates with both intimacy and urgency. The song reflects the band's ability to balance acoustic simplicity with emotional depth, a hallmark of their early work that helped establish their reputation in the alternative music scene. As part of their broader body of work, the track exemplifies the collaborative songwriting process that has sustained their career for decades. Its enduring appeal lies in the raw honesty of its delivery and the seamless interplay between the artists' distinct voices, making it a staple for fans of thoughtful, lyric-driven music.