Time For Livin'
Beastie Boys · Check Your Head [1992]
It's time to set the record straight
Ain't nobody got to spell it for me
Ain't nobody got to yell I can see
Ain't nobody got the pain I can hear
But if I have to I'll yell in your ear
Time for living
Time for giving (x4)
Ain't nobody to to spell it for me
I said ain't nobody got to yell I can see
I said ain't nobody got the pain I can hear
But if I have to I will yell in your ear
Soul fire
Soul fire
And we ain't got no water
We don't have no water
Time for living time for giving
No time for making up a monster to sell
Time for living time for giving
No time for breakin' out a lie to sell
Time For Livin'
Time For Livin' stands as a pivotal track on the Beastie Boys' 1992 album Check Your Head, marking a distinct shift in the group's sonic identity. Moving away from the party-centric hip-hop of their earlier work, this recording embraces a harder-edged rock and roll influence that would define their mid-career evolution. The song captures the band's experimental spirit during a period where they actively blended punk energy with rhythmic rap delivery. As part of a celebrated discography that includes Licensed to Ill, this track highlights their ability to reinvent their sound while maintaining their signature humor and energy. It remains a testament to their versatility and willingness to explore new musical territories beyond their initial commercial success.