In Dennen’s live performance of the song at Bands of Enchantment 2021 he explained the song is not about the watch. In fact, the song was meant to convey, “how the most valuable things are priceless”. Dennen also notes Paul Newman and The Paul Newman are favorites of his.
[Verse 1]
I never been accused of being fancy
I'm not stupid with my money, honey, I could be stupid for free
I took it to the antique roadshow
They told me it was worth a boatload
But I'm never gonna sell it, my grandaddy gave it to me
[Chorus]
Paul Newman Daytona Rolex
Perpetual motion you know this
Second hand smoother than Cool Hand
No tickin' for real
It makes me feel like time is on my side
Time is on my side
'Cause baby I'm a man from another time
[Verse 2]
If I could have one wish, I'd feed the hungry
If I had a second, most definitely it would be world peace
I'd bring back thе crystal rivers
And all of mother nature's crеatures
'Cause I wanna I wanna I wanna live in harmony
[Chorus]
Paul Newman Daytona Rolex
Perpetual motion you know this
Second hand smoother than Cool Hand
No tickin' for real
It makes me feel like time is on my side
Time is on my side
'Cause baby I'm a man from another time
[Chorus]
Paul Newman Daytona Rolex
Perpetual motion you know this
Second hand smoother than Cool Hand
No tickin' for real
It makes me feel like time is on my side
Time is on my side
'Cause baby I'm a man from another time
Paul Newman Daytona Rolex was written by Brett Dennen.
Paul Newman Daytona Rolex was produced by Austin Jenkins.
Brett Dennen released Paul Newman Daytona Rolex on Fri Jul 30 2021.
For my new song, “Paul Newman Daytona Rolex,” the inspiration came from this one time I was on the road and I was watching Antiques Roadshow late at night.
There was an episode where a man came in. He was a pilot in the ‘70s with a good look and a cool shirt on. He said he bought this watch in the...