blink-182 - Wasting Time Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Wasting Time' by blink-182 released?

   'Wasting Time' was released on May 20, 1996, in Australia and on June 28, 1996, elsewhere. It is the second and final single from their debut studio album Cheshire Cat, which was released in 1995.

2. Who suggested the line 'In my town, you can't drive naked' in the song 'Wasting Time'?

   The line 'In my town, you can't drive naked' was suggested by engineer Jeff Forrest while Mark Hoppus was recording vocals for the track at Doubletime Studios in San Diego.

3. What car is referenced in the song 'Wasting Time'?

   The song mentions a beat-up Nissan Stanza nicknamed the 'Cougar,' which was Mark Hoppus' first car. The lyrics state that 'the Cougar would never make it.'

4. Which album features the song 'Wasting Time'?

   The song 'Wasting Time' is featured on blink-182's debut studio album, Cheshire Cat, which was released on February 17, 1995, by Cargo Music.

5. Who are the writers of 'Wasting Time' by blink-182?

   'Wasting Time' was written by Tom DeLonge, Scott Raynor, and Mark Hoppus, who were the members of blink-182 at the time of the song's creation.

6. What themes are explored in the lyrics of 'Wasting Time'?

   The song explores themes of youthful infatuation and self-doubt. It describes a young man's crush on a girl and his contemplation of various ways to impress her, as well as his insecurities about whether she thinks about him too.