Hanging Around the Day Part 2
The Polyphonic Spree Lyrics
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A lot of us are standing in line
And you find that you're missing
What others thought you had all the time
And it's high but you're reaching
The trees are getting harder to climb
So you try to begin there
Cause life is such a wonderful slide
You're hanging around the day
You're fooling yourself with blame
You're taking it all to a future sight
Hanging around the day
But god only knows what you're missing
Well you know where you're going
And knowing is a comfortable fight
And your wish is pretending to slightly move over the light
And you sigh at the rainbow
That's coming from the other side
And you slide with the message
This trouble seems to give me some life
You're hanging around the day
You're fooling yourself with blame
You're taking it all to a future sight
Hanging around the day
You're hanging around the day
You're fooling yourself with blame
You're taking it all to a future sight
Hanging around the day
The lyrics to The Polyphonic Spree's song Hanging Around the Day Part 2 deal with the idea of self-deception and the illusion of control. The opening lines present a contrast between those who are content with what they have and those who are always seeking more. The singer realizes that they have been missing out on something important that others assumed they had all along. They also feel that they are reaching for something they may never be able to attain, as the challenges become harder to overcome.
The second verse hints at a certain level of resignation with the singer's situation, as they acknowledge that they know where they are going but still struggle with the desire for something better. This desire is personified by the image of a rainbow that seems just out of reach. They seem to find some sense of purpose and vitality in their struggle, as evidenced by the line "this trouble seems to give me some life."
Overall, the song's message is one of self-reflection and acceptance. It encourages the listener to examine their own desires and motivations while acknowledging the limitations of the world around them. It also emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in one's struggles, even when the ultimate goal may never be reached.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you like what you're given
You're content with what life has given you
A lot of us are standing in line
There are others who are also waiting for their turn in life
And you find that you're missing
You realize that there's something you lack in life
What others thought you had all the time
People assumed you had something all along, but you don't
And it's high but you're reaching
Your goals are ambitious but you're striving for them
The trees are getting harder to climb
The obstacles in life are becoming more challenging
So you try to begin there
You try to tackle the challenges at the start
Cause life is such a wonderful slide
You view life as an enjoyable journey
You're hanging around the day
You're just meandering through life without purpose
You're fooling yourself with blame
You're blaming yourself for things you cannot control
You're taking it all to a future sight
You're living for a future that may never come
Hanging around the day
Your existence feels meaningless
But god only knows what you're missing
You have no idea what you truly want in life
Well you know where you're going
You have a sense of direction in life
And knowing is a comfortable fight
Striving towards your goal feels like a familiar battle
And your wish is pretending to slightly move over the light
Your desire is slowly becoming a more realistic possibility
And you sigh at the rainbow
You're in awe of the beauty of life
That's coming from the other side
The beauty of life is sometimes unexpected
And you slide with the message
You're embracing the lessons life has taught you
This trouble seems to give me some life
Adversity has brought new meaning to your life
Contributed by Taylor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.