Hanging On
A R I Z O N A Lyrics
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Waitin' for the break of day
And I forget lots of things
But some things never fade away
Oh, and memories like highways in my mind
Whoa, and I've been burnin' rubber every night
Still hangin' on (ooh)
Hangin' on
Still hangin' on (ooh)
Hangin' on
Some days go passin' by
Oh, some nights, I'll be doing fine
Other nights, I'm terrified
Cold as ice when I wake up
In a fevered sweat twenty times
Whoa, memories like highways in my mind
Whoa, and I've been burnin' rubber every night
Oh, I'm hangin' on
Still hangin' on, yeah
Hangin' on
Still hangin' on (ooh)
Hangin' on (whoa)
Still hangin' on (ooh)
Hangin' on (oh)
Still hangin' on
Oh, and memories like highways in my mind
Whoa, and I've been burnin' rubber every night
I'm hangin' on
Oh, still hangin' on, yeah
Hangin' on, oh, whoa
I'm still hangin' on
Oh, hangin' on
Oh, I'm still hangin' on
Hangin' on
Well, I'm hangin' on
I'm hangin' on
Ooh, hangin' on
In "Hanging On" by A R I Z O N A, the lyrics portray a sense of longing and holding on to something that is slipping away. The opening lines, "I've just been hangin' 'round, waitin' for the break of day" suggest a feeling of stagnation and waiting for something to change. The singer acknowledges that they may forget many things in life, but there are certain memories that never fade away, hinting at the power of these memories and their impact on their current state.
The lyrics continue with the metaphor of memories being like highways in the mind, suggesting the constant and fast-paced nature of these memories. The line "and I've been burnin' rubber every night" adds to this metaphor, implying that the singer has been desperately trying to move forward and escape the past, but ultimately feels stuck. The repetition of the phrase "hangin' on" emphasizes the ongoing struggle and the singer's determination to hold on to something, even if it is unclear what exactly they are holding on to.
As the song progresses, there is a shift in emotions. The singer describes how some days go by without much impact, while other nights they feel terrified, waking up in a fevered sweat multiple times. This suggests a rollercoaster of feelings and experiences, where some moments are stable while others are fraught with anxiety and fear.
Overall, "Hanging On" explores the theme of holding on to memories and experiences, the struggle to escape the past, and the ups and downs of emotions. It captures the feeling of being caught between longing for change and feeling trapped in a cycle that is difficult to break free from.
Line by Line Meaning
I've just been hangin' 'round
I have been aimlessly lingering without purpose
Waitin' for the break of day
Anticipating the arrival of a new beginning
And I forget lots of things
I often neglect to remember various aspects
But some things never fade away
Certain elements persist indefinitely
Oh, and memories like highways in my mind
Recollections flow through my thoughts with great speed
Whoa, and I've been burnin' rubber every night
I have been driving recklessly without inhibition each evening
I'm hangin' on
I am enduring and clinging to a situation
Still hangin' on (ooh)
Continuously persevering and maintaining my grip
Some days go passin' by
Certain days elapse unnoticed
Oh, some nights, I'll be doing fine
Occasionally, during nighttime, I will be content
Other nights, I'm terrified
On alternate nights, I am filled with fear
Cold as ice when I wake up
Upon waking, I feel emotionally detached and frozen
In a fevered sweat twenty times
Experiencing intense anxiety and perspiration repeatedly
Oh, I'm hangin' on
I am persisting and enduring
Still hangin' on, yeah
Continuing to persist unwaveringly
Hangin' on
Maintaining my tenacity
Still hangin' on (ooh)
Continuing to endure and persevere steadfastly
Hangin' on (whoa)
Holding on tightly
Still hangin' on (ooh)
Still persisting resolutely
Hangin' on (oh)
Clutching and persisting firmly
Still hangin' on
Continuing to endure and hold on
Oh, and memories like highways in my mind
Recollections flow through my thoughts with great speed
Whoa, and I've been burnin' rubber every night
I have been driving recklessly without inhibition each evening
I'm hangin' on
I am enduring and clinging to a situation
Oh, still hangin' on, yeah
Continuously persevering and maintaining my grip
Hangin' on, oh, whoa
Persisting tenaciously, expressing surprise
I'm still hangin' on
I am still persevering and enduring
Oh, hangin' on
Persisting and enduring with determination
Oh, I'm still hangin' on
Oh, I am persisting unwaveringly
Hangin' on
Maintaining my tenacity
Well, I'm hangin' on
Indeed, I am persevering and enduring
I'm hangin' on
I am enduring and clinging to a situation
Ooh, hangin' on
Persisting and enduring with strong determination
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Zachary Charles, David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Ryan Hunter Edmundson, Ryan Pulford, PJ Bianco, Mark Leonard, John Waite, Charles Sanford
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The Fan Not The State
Lyrics:
Verse 1:
I've just been hangin' 'round
Waitin' for the break of day
And I forget lots of things
But some things never fade away
Pre-Chorus:
Oh, and memories like highways in my mind
Woah, and I've been burnin' rubber every night
Chorus:
I'm hangin' on
Still hangin' on (Ooh)
Hangin' on
Still hangin' on (Ooh)
Hangin' on
Verse 2:
Some days go passin' by
Oh, some nights, I'll be doin' fine
Other nights, I'm terrified
Cold as ice when I wake up
And I feel this way twenty times
Pre-Chorus:
Woah, memories like highways in my mind
Woah, and I've been burnin' rubber every night
Chorus:
I'm hangin' on (Woah)
Still hangin' on (Ooh)
Hangin' on
Still hangin' on (Ooh)
Hangin' on (Woah)
Still hangin' on (Ooh)
Hangin' on (Oh)
Still hangin' on
Pre-Chorus:
Oh, and memories like highways in my mind
Woah, and I've been burnin' rubber every night
Chorus:
I'm hangin' on
Oh, still hangin' on, yeah
Hangin' on, oh, woah
I'm still hangin' on
Oh, hangin' on
Outro:
Oh, I'm still hangin' on
Hangin' on
Well, I'm hangin' on
I'm hangin' on
Ooh, hangin' on
요주아키미히
when i first listened 'oceans away', i felt something that i can't explain. this is the second
Thulasi Ram Kotthapalli
Thats my favourite song
Sean Groth
Agreed!!
Stefan Heijerman
Agreed!
The Fan Not The State
Lyrics:
Verse 1:
I've just been hangin' 'round
Waitin' for the break of day
And I forget lots of things
But some things never fade away
Pre-Chorus:
Oh, and memories like highways in my mind
Woah, and I've been burnin' rubber every night
Chorus:
I'm hangin' on
Still hangin' on (Ooh)
Hangin' on
Still hangin' on (Ooh)
Hangin' on
Verse 2:
Some days go passin' by
Oh, some nights, I'll be doin' fine
Other nights, I'm terrified
Cold as ice when I wake up
And I feel this way twenty times
Pre-Chorus:
Woah, memories like highways in my mind
Woah, and I've been burnin' rubber every night
Chorus:
I'm hangin' on (Woah)
Still hangin' on (Ooh)
Hangin' on
Still hangin' on (Ooh)
Hangin' on (Woah)
Still hangin' on (Ooh)
Hangin' on (Oh)
Still hangin' on
Pre-Chorus:
Oh, and memories like highways in my mind
Woah, and I've been burnin' rubber every night
Chorus:
I'm hangin' on
Oh, still hangin' on, yeah
Hangin' on, oh, woah
I'm still hangin' on
Oh, hangin' on
Outro:
Oh, I'm still hangin' on
Hangin' on
Well, I'm hangin' on
I'm hangin' on
Ooh, hangin' on
Denise
God, this makes me feel a lot. ❤
KathyJ4563
Already added to my playlist ❤️
TBI Journey
Dude! Having an autograph by Arizona seems like such a treasure. I need to get to one of these concerts!
Justin Wise
Yes you do! They are awesome in concert.
Melissa Boshnack
It is so so so so incredible. I already listened ten times ❤ absolutely love these guys