Great Times Wasted

Idlewild · Other Songs - Idlewild

Ask me what I'm here for

The answer is watching you

Try as you age

That's not the answer I was looking for

I'm hoping for the wisdom

In the things that you've known

But I've found it in the things that you owe



And if you were hurt, who would you turn to now?

If you were hurt, who would you turn to now?



These are great times wasted

I was old and I was young

These are great times wasted

I was old and I was young

These are great times wasted

I was old and I was young

These are great times wasted

I was old pretending to be young



And now that you've chosen something

You told me you've chosen the same as before

So what is it I should know?

What is it I have to know?

What is it I have to choose to know?

It's what I don't know



And if you were hurt, who would you turn to now?

If you were hurt, who would you turn to now?



These are great times wasted

I was old and I was young

These are great times wasted

I was old and I was young

These are great times wasted

I was old and I was young

These are great times wasted

I was old pretending to be



These are great times wasted

I was old and I was young

These are great times wasted

I was old and I was young

I wasn't young

Great Times Wasted

Great Times Wasted stands as a defining track in the discography of Idlewild, the Glasgow-based band known for blending post-punk energy with hip-hop influences. Emerging during a period where the group refined their signature sound, the recording captures their ability to merge driving rhythms with introspective songwriting. The song reflects the band's exploration of urban life and personal reflection, hallmarks of their broader body of work from the late 1990s and early 2000s. As part of their extensive catalogue, it showcases the dynamic interplay between guitar textures and rhythmic precision that earned them a dedicated following. This track remains a testament to their enduring impact on the British indie and alternative rock scenes, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative momentum that characterized their most prolific era.