Waste a Moment
Kings of Leon
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All the way from Waco to WE-HO with a rabbit on her chain Drove a little slick car to tend bar with the static on her brain She's a little burner, burner, gonna throw you to the flame Little ticking time bomb, time bomb, gonna blow us all away Oh, take the time to waste a moment Oh, never ask to be forgiven Sexy was her boyfriend, with no kin, always running from the law Every other weekend, the week ends with his back at her claw He's a live wire, wired, shooting sparks in the night He’s a gun for a hire, hired with a bead in his sights Oh, take the time to waste a moment Oh, face it where the lines are broken Oh, name a price to all that's living Oh, never ask to be forgiven Oh, take the time to waste a moment Oh, face it where the lines are broken Oh, name a price to all that's living Oh, never ask to be forgiven
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Written by: Anthony Caleb Followill, Ivan Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill
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8 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Waste a Moment" was released on September 9, 2016, as the lead single from the band's seventh album, "WALLS". It received positive reviews from critics and was appreciated for its energetic rock vibe.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number one spot on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States. Additionally, it also achieved notable success in several other countries, including Canada, where it made it to the top 10 on the Canadian Active Rock chart.
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Achievements and Awards"Waste a Moment" was nominated for 'Best Rock Song' at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards. It was also the band's third song to top the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, following "Use Somebody" and "Sex on Fire".
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Song MeaningAs per some interpretations, "Waste a Moment" is a song about making the most of the present and living life to the fullest, irrespective of the uncertainties.
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Music VideoThe music video, which was released in 2016, introduces a unique story juxtaposing normal small-town life with surreal elements, creating a compelling and distinct narrative.
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Songwriting and ProductionThe members of Kings of Leon, Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, and Matthew Followill, created the song along with their longtime producer Angelo Petraglia.
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Live PerformancesKings of Leon performed "Waste a Moment" on several television shows, such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Saturday Night Live, amplifying its popularity.
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Album Success"Waste a Moment" played a significant role in the success of "WALLS", the album from which the song originated, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it the band's first no.1 album in the U.S.
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