Tons of Time
Embracing Life's Luxury: Tons of Time by Golden Earring
Lyrics
There's no lock on my door
Emphasizing an open and welcoming attitude, no need for a locked door.
Don't know what bolts are for
Expressing a lack of concern for security measures, questioning the purpose of bolts.
I never pay no rent
Claiming not to pay rent, possibly suggesting a carefree or unconventional lifestyle.
All I got was heaven sent
Reflecting on life as a gift or blessing.
Don't need no clocks (tick tock)
Rejecting the need for timekeeping devices, indicating a desire to be free from constraints.
To get off my rocks
Expressing a carefree attitude, using a play on words with "rocks" referring to both drugs and a relaxed state of mind.
O, I've got tons of time
Stating abundance of time, possibly due to a laid-back lifestyle.
Living on coca and lime
Describing a hedonistic or pleasure-seeking lifestyle involving substances like coca and lime.
You want me to be like you
Resisting societal expectations to conform, asserting individuality.
The truth is, you have no clue
Highlighting the lack of understanding in expecting someone to be like another person.
That this life's master plan
Suggesting that life's plan is meant for enjoyment.
Should be enjoyed by man
Advocating for the enjoyment of life by humanity.
When I'm on T.V.
Commenting on public perception when appearing on television.
You all think I'm a bit funny
Acknowledging a perceived humor or eccentricity when on TV.
Basically and out of time
Describing being out of sync with conventional time.
But it's luxury
Viewing the unconventional lifestyle as a form of luxury.
Protected from humanity
Feeling protected from the troubles of humanity.
Don't cost a dime, precious time
Highlighting the value of time and its non-monetary cost.
There's no jungle blues
Rejecting feelings of sadness or dissatisfaction ("jungle blues").
Once you kick off them tennis-shoes
Suggesting a need to shed societal expectations or constraints ("tennis-shoes").
Making up your mind in time
Emphasizing the importance of making decisions within an appropriate timeframe.
One day I will revive
Expressing hope for personal revival or rejuvenation.
So we can all survive
Desiring collective survival and well-being.
It's just a matter of time
Stating that positive change is just a matter of time.
Oh it's luxury
Reiterating the theme of a carefree and protected lifestyle.
Protected from humanity
Emphasizing the non-monetary value of time.
Don't cost a dime, precious time
Repeating the idea that time is precious and not linked to monetary cost.
There's no jungle blues
Reiterating the rejection of negative emotions ("jungle blues").
Once you kick off them tennis-shoes
Encouraging the removal of societal constraints or expectations ("tennis-shoes").
Making up your mind in time
Reiterating the importance of timely decision-making.
The priest says I'm out of line
Reflecting on societal disapproval, possibly from a religious figure ("priest").
I'm wasting my tons of time
Acknowledging the criticism of wasting time but asserting the abundance of it.
He say I should pray some more
Expressing uncertainty about the necessity of prayer.
But I don't know what the hell for
Concluding with a sense of confusion or questioning religious guidance.
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