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William Shatner — You'll Have Time
Album: Has Been
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Released: 2004
Length: 5:15
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Live life, live life like you're gonna die
Because you're gonna
I hate to be the bearer of bad news
But you're gonna die

Maybe not today or even next year
But before you know it you'll be saying
"Is this all there was?
What was all the fuss? Why did I bother?"

Now, maybe you won't suffer maybe it's quick
But you'll have time to think
Why did I waste it? Why didn't I taste it?
You'll have time 'cause you're gonna die

Yes it's gonna happen because
It's happened to a lot of people I know
My mother, my father, my loves
The President, the kings and the Pope they all had hope

And they muttered just before they went
Maybe, I won't let go
Live life like you're gonna die
Because you are

Maybe you won't suffer maybe it's quick
But you'll have time to think
Why did I waste it? Why didn't I taste it?
You'll have time 'cause you're gonna die

I tell you who else left us
Passed on down to heaven no longer with us
Johnny Cash, JFK, that guy in the Stones
Lou Gehrig, Einstein, and Joey Ramone

Have I convinced you?
Do you read my lips?
This may come as news but it's time
You're gonna die, you're gonna die

By the time you hear this
I may well be dead
And you my friend might be next
'Cause we're all gonna die

Yeah, oh maybe you won't suffer and maybe it's quick
But you'll have time to think
Why did I waste it? Why didn't I taste it?
You'll have time, you'll have time cause you're gonna die

Yes, you're gonna die
You're gonna die, I tell you
You're gonna die, you're gonna die

'Cause maybe you won't suffer maybe it's quick
But you have time to think
Why did I waste it? Why didn't I taste it?
You'll have time 'cause you're gonna die

Live life, life, life like you're gonna die
Because you're going to
Oh yes I hate to be the beater of bad news
But you're gonna die

Maybe not today or even next year
But before you know it you'll be saying
"Is this all there was? What was all the fuss?
Why did I bother?

Y O U apostrophe R E G O double N A D I E die
You are gonna die
Lung cancer, heart attack, diabetes, drug overdose
Choke on a chicken bone, hit by a lightning bolt
Heart attack, airplane crash
Car wreck, f'ed up in your ass
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 sfyi2001 wrote:


                 " that guy in the Stones. "   lol
                    

 

Just did
Posted 2 years ago by fortheloveofpete    [ Reply ]
GENIUS!!!!  Pure and simple!  Easy 10+!
Posted 2 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
If you're not in the green on the ratings chart for this one, you're not invited to my funeral.
Posted 4 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
You gotta have a sense of humor, ole' Willy surely does.  Go with it or skip it.  
Posted 5 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
It's quite likeable. 
Posted 6 years ago by carlos65    [ Reply ]
Bill.Please stop playing this.. it's about the worst song on RP..
Posted 6 years ago by mdfergy    [ Reply ]
omg hahahahahah!
what is this called, bluesy crooner rap?! lol!
Posted 6 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
Funny
FunnyTrek
Posted 6 years ago by Twacorby    [ Reply ]


                 " that guy in the Stones. "   lol
                    

 
Posted 6 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Absolutely dreadful! {#Stop} Someone please shoot him to infinity and beyond. 

Posted 6 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
I love this album. This one could be a great song for a memorial...
Posted 6 years ago by dirtbagpook    [ Reply ]
As painful as this is, it is still WAY better than his version of 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'. 
Posted 6 years ago by RasterPix    [ Reply ]
Me?
Posted 6 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
So bad its...its...
Hmm.
Posted 6 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
 djblitz wrote:
... clearly, it's not a good song per se.  

 
I'm not sure that's clear at all.  "good song" can mean different things to different people.
Posted 7 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
{#Drunk} well it beats macarthur park ! I think
Posted 7 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
It's okay, but it's William Shatner :-)

Like so many RP songs, if RP didn't play it, I never would've heard it. I don't have to like them all.

Thank you Radio Paradise!!!!
Posted 7 years ago by discdrive    [ Reply ]
BG:  "Judging from the comments, that might be a good thing, there being only one William Shatner".

 {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Has Ben Folds genius all over it.
Posted 7 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
I think you just hit on the secret sauce for getting donations ... playing music like this.  

Please Donate so RP can afford to play better music!!!
Posted 7 years ago by lady_mcse    [ Reply ]
 icemang wrote:
I'm starting to think he never will actually die.

 
If he does, make sure you go to his funeral; otherwise he won't go to yours.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Egrey wrote:
Let there be no doubt. The Shat tasted it.  He.Tasted. It.

 
{#Lol}

Yep
Posted 7 years ago by chunkymunky    [ Reply ]
The backing vocals, particularly when they are punctuating that one part with vocal stabs of "DEAD" really make this track. {#Lol}
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Shat's had a good life, lots of fun, provided great entertainment.  What's not to love?
Posted 7 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Brilliant album!  For those that have not heard it - Lot's of variety.  This one's cheeky, but many songs with deep lyrics.


Posted 7 years ago by ericwdawkins114    [ Reply ]
Right ON! {#Cool}
Posted 7 years ago by Vakse    [ Reply ]
RP is the best for sure BUT...
Not sure of the value of playing this particular piece or this genre for that matter. Novelty? Achieved. Annoyance factor? Exceeded.
I'd recommend sticking to real music.
Posted 7 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Ya got love the pelotas on this dude!

Cracks me up every time. 
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
call me crazy but I like it {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 7 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
I'm having such a hard time judging this because I love it for its message and comedic undertones but clearly, it's not a good song per se.  
Posted 7 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
 that would be better ! ElainaEast wrote:
in a similar vein (?!?), suggest The Tubes' "What Do You Want From Life"

 


Posted 7 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
You wouldn't have thought his message would need to be said, but sadly, it does.
Posted 7 years ago by jab49    [ Reply ]
So you noticed the Bruce Hornsby - piano riff - also {#Laughing}
Posted 7 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
I love "Common People" from this CD, this one, not so much!
Posted 7 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
 
Posted: Sep 13, 2016 - 23:57
 < Reply >
On his tombstone Shatner will have carved, "I was a PERFECT dick".  Sucko-barfo and relatively uninformative.

 joelbb wrote:

"The Shat" is just that:  the past tense of shit.

 
joelbb seems to be harboring some kind of h8ful grudge against this man, myth, and legend. 

This reminds me of a lyric, from the same album as this track, which might sum up joelbb's insightful input:

"Riding on their armchairs,
they dream of wealth and fame.
Fear is their companion,
Nintendo is their game.
Never Done Jack and Two-Thumbs Don
and side-kick Don't Say Dick
will laugh at others failures
though they have not done sh*t."
 

Posted 7 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
taste and see that the Lord is good{#Idea}
Posted 7 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 Hogtownmike wrote:
humorous transition from the Bandidos' Jean-Luc lyric, but otherwise PSD

 
brilliant comment. you know stuff.
Posted 7 years ago by moocray    [ Reply ]
RP has Shat upon us
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
h8rhater wrote:

Shat happens!

 

 {#High-five}

Good one, h8r.
Posted 7 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
it's more like a transition to a place like the Talking Heads - Heaven
Posted 7 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
Thank God for the PSD button!
Posted 7 years ago by faderbruce    [ Reply ]
humorous transition from the Bandidos' Jean-Luc lyric, but otherwise PSD
Posted 7 years ago by Hogtownmike    [ Reply ]
Godlike from The Shat.
Posted 7 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
Eric Burden and War cover this subject a bit better in a song called Mother Earth. A better listen for sure.
Posted 7 years ago by bm.deavenport613    [ Reply ]
I'd rather like Always Look On The Brightside Of Life in this perspective.
Posted 7 years ago by emile    [ Reply ]
I'm starting to think he never will actually die.
Posted 7 years ago by icemang    [ Reply ]
 SECA_Alan wrote:
An interesting album with it's tongue firmly in cheek. Well worth checking out, more as a poetry set to music exercise. Bill Shatner is a superb performer and brings a lot of meaning and even passion to each piece. (Try not to grin like an idiot and drive too fast to 'Common People' on this album. I may love it more than the original, and I love the original!)

The. Shat. Is. Awesome.

Danny Crane. {#Cool}

P.S. Epic backing vocals. 
 
"The Shat" is just that:  the past tense of shit.
Posted 7 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Is it a song? 
Posted 7 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
I Do Not unterstand why playing the. Very bad song. 
Posted 7 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
On his tombstone Shatner will have carved, "I was a PERFECT dick".  Sucko-barfo and relatively uninformative.
Posted 7 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
OK, this one is going on the "Songs for my Funeral" mix
Posted 7 years ago by dangoebel    [ Reply ]
Nice one! {#Music}
Posted 7 years ago by johnybladex    [ Reply ]
Interesting to see that this was likely not played between 2006 and 20015.

But now that election time is here this year, Shatner is even more correct.
 
Posted 7 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
I 'm sitting here, never having heard this ever, and in a minor revelation, it occurred to me "that voice is really familiar." Whammo! Hilarious, wry and wise. If this is on iTunes I'm going to grab it to play as a joke on some friends. Whammo! WTF? Who? 
Posted 7 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
"Why did I bother?"
- William Shatner 
Posted 7 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
HaHa!!!  Shatner is a cult legend and can't sing at all, but this song has that ole timey gospel ring of truth, is funny as hell, and for that it deserves a 10!  The world will weep bitter tears by the bucketful when he finally goes to the great beyond!  {#Notworthy}
Posted 7 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
 Laurieks wrote:

my son says "he may be a pr*ck, but he's a funny Pr*ck".

/facepalm



 
smart kid you have {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 7 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]

my son says "he may be a pr*ck, but he's a funny Pr*ck".

/facepalm


Posted 8 years ago by Laurieks    [ Reply ]
 barks wrote:
The CIA could use this song instead of waterboarding.

 

Posted 8 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
The CIA could use this song instead of waterboarding.
Posted 8 years ago by barks    [ Reply ]
An interesting album with it's tongue firmly in cheek. Well worth checking out, more as a poetry set to music exercise. Bill Shatner is a superb performer and brings a lot of meaning and even passion to each piece. (Try not to grin like an idiot and drive too fast to 'Common People' on this album. I may love it more than the original, and I love the original!)

The. Shat. Is. Awesome.

Danny Crane. {#Cool}

P.S. Epic backing vocals. 
Posted 8 years ago by SECA_Alan    [ Reply ]
BEAM HIM UP SCOTTY!!!!!
Posted 8 years ago by Pike    [ Reply ]
William Shatner: amazing as Captain James T. Kirk.

Not amazing as a singer. 
Posted 8 years ago by wyrd    [ Reply ]
Mr. Shatner, don't quit your day job.......
Posted 8 years ago by grahamdillabough    [ Reply ]
 Egrey wrote:
Let there be no doubt. The Shat tasted it.  He.Tasted. It.

 
Shat happens!
Posted 8 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Hilarious.
Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
PJSTFU
Posted 8 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Let there be no doubt. The Shat tasted it.  He.Tasted. It.
Posted 8 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
Ha! What a weird track. Love it.
Posted 8 years ago by OceanBlue    [ Reply ]
 igwanna wrote:
Nobody doesn't sing like William Shatner - love this album.

 

Perfectly stated.  I love that he makes a parody of himself.  He's just awesome.
Posted 8 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
What are we all going to say when the Shat dies?
Posted 8 years ago by CaffeineIsMyDrug    [ Reply ]
This is what they were playing when Chekov got thrown in the agony booth.


Posted 8 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Amusingly awful.
Posted 8 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Forgive me...but for a split second (in a warp speed)...I thought this was Jim Morrison acting goofy.
Posted 8 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Nobody doesn't sing like William Shatner - love this album.
Posted 8 years ago by igwanna    [ Reply ]
...because you are.
Posted 8 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
So upbeat.
Posted 8 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
Memento Mori reloaded.
Posted 8 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
Great lyrics {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 8 years ago by robin_at_domani    [ Reply ]
 jmsmy wrote:
William is funnier then James T. Kirk ever was.

 
The Shat resurrected his career after he stopped taking himself so seriously ("TJ Hooker" was a nadir for him and American TV). 

This is indisputably more fun and entertaining than Leonard Cohen's leering crooning on the same subject.  
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
What an absolute bucket of sh1t. Please don't play this ever again.
Posted 8 years ago by Andycrowhurst    [ Reply ]
...choke on a chicken bone...


Posted 8 years ago by BlueHeronDruid    [ Reply ]
No Panic ! We're all
still just embryonic,
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
So funny.
Posted 8 years ago by ElKay    [ Reply ]
Good lord.
Posted 8 years ago by pwilborn    [ Reply ]
You kow what i think he is right😬
Posted 8 years ago by Sbed    [ Reply ]
William is funnier then James T. Kirk ever was.
Posted 8 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
I love Shatner and his ability to entertain on so many levels
Posted 8 years ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
Needs some Joe Jackson
Posted 8 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Who the hell voted this a "1"?
You're gonna die!
Posted 8 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Kevwedge wrote:
As much as I love William Shatner - Hearing this song makes me wanna die,

 
Jeez, it must be a pretty powerful song for you then.  Maybe you ought to use the PSD or change the station before the grim reaper grabs you by the scruff of the neck.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
OMG Shatner? Really? At least play something he attempts to sing like Common People. This is pure garbage.
Posted 8 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Firesign Theatre at first. Pretty funny. Did not expect this from Captain Kirk.
Posted 8 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
That just cheered me the hell up! :-) I'm gonna fucking die! Better get on and do something!
Posted 8 years ago by Montyontherun    [ Reply ]
As much as I love William Shatner - Hearing this song makes me wanna die,
Posted 8 years ago by Kevwedge    [ Reply ]
 crogers wrote:
Yeah - go Bill!!

And for cryin' out loud folks, where the hell is your sense of humor?  Bunch of mopes.

 
Roger that, crogers!!!!
Posted 8 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Yeah - go Bill!!

And for cryin' out loud folks, where the hell is your sense of humor?  Bunch of mopes.
Posted 8 years ago by crogers    [ Reply ]
 zurcronium wrote:
Did I just tune into Dr. Demento? 

 
+1
Posted 8 years ago by bseib    [ Reply ]
Ouch...that hurt. {#Headache}
Posted 8 years ago by Steve    [ Reply ]
Hilarious!!! The backing vocals are terrific.
Posted 8 years ago by Screature    [ Reply ]
I already know, dammit,,, I don't need to hear it so many times
Posted 8 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
I love this! Hysterical!
Posted 8 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
blows
Posted 8 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
And now for something completely different . . . .

:-)
 
Posted 8 years ago by bill-1956    [ Reply ]
 shakitten wrote:
Must admit, though...I've got a soft spot (soft head?) with Shatner...he amuses me.
 
Bill's return to relevance started when he stopped taking himself so seriously (T.J. Hooker!) and let himself become the winking joke in the room (Denny Crane..."mad cow!"). Alec Baldwin went through the same process. Both are very funny guys with great comedic timing. 
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 BGGA wrote:
What the hell was that???
 
A nice one
Posted 8 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
Did I just tune into Dr. Demento? 
Posted 8 years ago by zurcronium    [ Reply ]
 ColdMiser wrote:
Did Bill play this the day Leonard Nemoy died?

 
if it was supposed to be funny it was.
Posted 9 years ago by leonswiatek    [ Reply ]

this is the first time I have heard this and I'm not quite sure of how to rate it, I will say that I'm looking forward to hearing it again and if we are just going to rate content then it's a 10 for sure, really funny and the background singers with that gospel feel are great. Bill please play it again soon.


Posted 9 years ago by leonswiatek    [ Reply ]
Somehow it reminds me of "Solid Gold" by Keith Moon...
Posted 9 years ago by modest_mouse    [ Reply ]
Holy Shatner!
Posted 9 years ago by LikesEarCandy    [ Reply ]
great! :)
Posted 9 years ago by ico    [ Reply ]
I have not heard this before. Not ... quite ... sure what to make of it. 
Posted 9 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Did Bill play this the day Leonard Nemoy died?
Posted 9 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
Looks like some people can't handle the truth.....

{#Ask}
Posted 9 years ago by eswiley2    [ Reply ]
So... do I give this 2 or 8?  {#Propeller}
Posted 9 years ago by chunkymunky    [ Reply ]
Brilliant - Absolutely Brilliant ! Denny Crane
Posted 18 years ago by Denny_Crane    [ Reply ]
I was really looking forward to hearing this. But it seems I was spoiled by the creativity and execution behind his "Common People" cover, which was excellent.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
What a great chance to tell the sheep from the goats! I guess if you can't handle the truth it's hard to laugh about it . . .
Posted 18 years ago by billery    [ Reply ]
Carpe Diem folks!
Posted 18 years ago by kanadan    [ Reply ]