Gym Class Heroes-On My Own Time (Write On!)
I know what you’re thinking. Gym Class Heroes, really? But there was a time before The Quilt, before Travis signing to Nappy Boy, a time before “Cupid’s Chokehold” wasn’t even on As Cruel As School Children (it was re-released on this album due to its huge success) that Gym Class Heroes were dope. I’ve seen them live before the fame, glitz and glory. And while I am happy that they are now the heartthrobs for preteens and their mothers alike, I will always prefer old GCH to new GCH (yes, elitist.)
“On My Own Time (Write On!)” was my favorite track from their third album. A friend of mine had put me on to them back in 2006 and this was the first track I fell in love with. Despite the 2 minute shout outs at the end of the song, it’s still a feel good track. Not to mention Sashi’s guitar solo is nice (and the guy bought me dinner back in Vegas so he’s also just one cool ass individual.) So I know you probably can’t stand Gym Class Heroes because of that atrocity called “Cookie Jar” but every now and then, I break out this track because it is perfection for the Spring.
Lyrics
I wish I could unzip my skin and take it off
Just to take a walk but I can’t do it
I don’t think I’ll make it on my own (on my own)
As when I take out my pen
and I wage it all, turn the page and fall
It just comes natural
I’m gonna make it on my own (on my own)
I just need time to walk it off,
but I can’t do it
I’ll write it on my own time
Hey look I made it on my own (on my own)
I know she thinks that I don’t try, but I realize that I can do better
Write, write on (4x)
Makin’ a mess as I progress
No time to cry about it, do better
Write, write on (2x)
I wrote the greatest lines at the strangest times
Now it’s payin’ off, but I still feel lost
Cause I can’t do it
I don’t think I’ll make it on my own (on my own)
So in between now it pacifies
I change my name to free, but she feels safe to me
So I’m livin’ dangerously
I’m gonna make it on my own (on my own)
I just need time to walk it off,
but I can’t do it
I’ll write it on my own time
Hey look I made it on my own (on my own)
I know she thinks…
But I realize that I can do better
Write, write on (4x)
Makin’ a mess as I progress
No time to cry about it, do better
Write, write on (4x)
Write on, write it on your own time (write, write on)
Write on, write it on your own time (write, write on)…-Michi
