Hangin' On a String
Loose Ends Lyrics
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for you to come to me
What did I do wrong
It's all a mystery to me
Baby I feel it too
What am I supposed to do
Maybe I've just changed
Or could I be wrong for you
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I'm not your plaything
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
Am I your plaything
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
With my heart,my love
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
With my heart,my love
Do you mean to say
that after all this time
i've waited like a fool
now who's been changin' you
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I'm not your plaything
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I aint your plaything
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I'm masquerading
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I aint your plaything,whoa
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
Come on, child
Take me by the hand
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I'm not your plaything,no,no,no
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
Hang on,hang on, yeah
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I'm not your plaything
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
You never told me
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating (I'm not your plaything)
The song "Hangin' On a String" by Loose Ends is about a relationship that is in limbo. The singer has been waiting for their partner to fully commit and come to them, but they are unsure of where they stand with this person. The lyrics express the confusion and frustration that come with not knowing where one stands in a relationship. The singer questions if they have done something wrong and wonders if they are still the right person for their partner.
The chorus repeats the line "You've got me hangin' on a string now, am I your plaything?" which represents the feeling of being held in suspense and being unsure if they are being played or not. The second verse suggests that the partner may have changed their mind about the relationship, but hasn't communicated this to the singer. The bridge of the song calls for action, asking to be taken by the hand, perhaps a plea for clarity and honesty in the relationship.
Overall, the song captures the emotional turmoil of being strung along by someone who cannot or will not commit.
Line by Line Meaning
I've waited oh so long
I have been longing for your arrival for an extended period of time
for you to come to me
I have been waiting for you to join me
What did I do wrong
I am unclear about what actions I have taken that were inappropriate
It's all a mystery to me
I am completely confused about the current situation
Baby I feel it too
I understand your emotions
What am I supposed to do
I am confused about what my next step should be
Maybe I've just changed
Perhaps I have undergone certain transformations
Or could I be wrong for you
Is it possible that I am not the right person for you?
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
You have complete control over me
I'm not your plaything
I'm not someone you can use at your will
Am I your plaything
Do you consider me as someone you can manipulate at your will?
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
You never disclosed to me that you were pondering or hesitating
With my heart,my love
With the love and passion that I had given you
Do you mean to say
Are you implying that
that after all this time
Even after waiting for so long
i've waited like a fool
I had waited foolishly
now who's been changin' you
Who could have brought about the changes in you?
I'm masquerading
I am not expressing my genuine emotions
I aint your plaything
I am not someone you can use at your will
Come on, child
Please take the lead
Take me by the hand
Hold my hand and guide me
Hang on,hang on, yeah
Have faith and persevere
You never told me
You never disclosed to me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL MCINTOSH, JANE EUGENE, STEVE NICHOL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EarthWindandFirepower0990
WHO ELSE HERE JUST BECAUSE YOU WANTED TO HEAR HANGIN ON A STRING BY LOOSE ENDS?
@shirleybutler2623
OMG I agree with you all the way 4SURE!!I will always cherished awesome classic as long as I live do you agree Marcus? Still listenin how about October 21 2019 A blast from the past good ode days 4SURE!!!!
@lisawillis7474
This is my favorite song from them! That’s saying something cuz the “Zagora” album is filled with bangers!
@EarthWindandFirepower0990
@@lisawillis7474 YES IT IS CUZ
@garymeacham7353
me
@davecockers841
Tuuuune
@Chrisnxtdoor
This song was played in one of my favorite Atlanta episodes ever😂😂
@IGITGUALA
The Kevin Samuels episode 😩 R.I.P.
@ThatBoyDarren
That outro tho 😁😁😁😁
@twansolo
@@ThatBoyDarren No doubt!