"Rum Rage" is a track by Australian band Sticky Fingers. It features a catchy reggae-inspired instrumental, combined with a narrative about the effects of alcohol-induced rage. The song quickly became a fan-favorite, propelling Sticky Fingers to international success. #BehindtheMusic
The chorus circles around this play on words of taking time. I think it’s referencing alcoholism and suggesting that it stole time away and the protagonist didn't realized until after the fact. The like ‘me in my frame of mind’ kind of suggests that it was a coping mechanism