"Spend My Time" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music

Country music

Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...

 artist Clint Black

Clint Black

Clint Patrick Black is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor. Signed to RCA Records in 1989, Black made his debut with his Killin' Time album, which produced four straight Number One singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country...

. It was released in October 2003 as the second single from his 2004 album Spend My Time

Spend My Time

Spend My Time is a 2004 album by country singer Clint Black. It is his first since leaving RCA Records and creating his own record label, Equity Music Group. It includes the singles "Spend My Time", "The Boogie Man" and "My Imagination"....

. It peaked at #16 in the United States.

Background and writing

Black said that this song was the result of many hours spent assessing his direction personally and professionally. He stated that it is about deciding to make the best use of his time.

Content

The song is a ballad that discusses how one's time is spent and to appreciate the value in every moment.

Critical reception

Chuck Taylor, of Billboard

Billboard (magazine)

Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...

magazine reviewed the song favorably saying that the song "signals an exciting new chapter in Black's already impressive career."

Music video

The music video was directed by Clint Black himself and premiered in late 2003. It features Clint Black on the road on his tour bus and performing in concert.

Charts

"Spend My Time" debuted at number 43 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of November 1, 2003.

Chart (2003)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks	16
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100	2