When's It Gonna Be My Time?

Story Behind The Song

A buddy at work is raising both his grandkid and his adult daughter, a situation not altogether uncommon these days. Instead of kicking back and enjoying his golden years, he's working harder than he ever has. One day he stuck his head around the corner and laughingly asked, "whens it gonna be MY TIME?"

Song Length 3:05 Genre Country - General, Country - Alternative
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Subject Present Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

When's It Gonna Be My Time?
My boss tells me that it's his business,
Eight to ten hours ain't mine, they're all his
He keeps me a high-steppin' all day long
I'm so tired by the time I get home,
They ain't nothin' in the tank I can call my own,
All my time is gone

When's it gonna be my time,
Not the companys', the kids' or the wifes'?
I believe it's high time this hillbilly got a life
All my honey-dos are never ever honey-done
Can't a grown man have himself a little bit of fun
When's my time gonna be mine?

My kids come to me for me to be their company
I wanna do my duty for domestic harmony
How can I refuse 'em when I see that look in their eyes?
But I just wanna do what I want to
Nothin' in my life is ever done impromptu
Every time I turn around I see how my time flies

Chorus

And every time I think I knock another item off that list
I turn around and up pop a couple more I missed

My honey says, "Boy I found another job for you
Don't make any plans, 'cause we got a lot to do
The house needs cleanin' and remember that apointment at three"
The game's half over and the race is on,
But I'm gonna miss 'em 'cause I gotta go mow the lawn
What made me think my time belongs to me?

Chorus

Oh, I know full well that it's my history
To be responsible for my own misery
I know I can't say no
But I know I wouldn't do it if I didn't get
Some sick satisfaction outta gettin' outta debt
Whoops, whoa, look at that time,
Buddy, I gotta go!

Chorus

Lyrics Mike O'Meara Music Mike O'Meara
Performance Mike O'Meara all instruments exc Hall Hanes Harp and harmony vocal

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