Look at the time it's all my life slowly ticking away
There it's in my mind trying to ride the bike but I'll never learn
Should've known better, shouldn't be so concerned

Sittin' alone in my room wasting my time
Waiting for the news that could free me
Get me out of this mess
I should have never thought I could be so blessed

Wasting my time watch my life slip away
Wasting my time watch my life slip away

Should've known the difference between right and wrong
Shouldn't sit around throwing stones
Gotta find my stage and act so kind
Don't want to lose myself or my peace of mind

Wasting my time watch my life slip away
Wasting my time watch my life slip away

I wish that you were here to teach me
I wish that you were here to speak to me

No more sittin' alone in my room wasting my time
Waiting for the news that could free me
Get me out of this mess
I should have never thought only think i can be blessed

Wasting my time watch my life slip away
Wasting my time watch my life slip away
Wasting my time watch my life slip away


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My Time Lyrics as written by Marti Frederiksen Ken Cooper

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    Pete says this song is about his decision to get into playing music for a living.

    dude_ranchon June 01, 2008   Link

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