Hung Up
Arthur Nery Lyrics


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Tell me, it's a lie
Tell me that you're lying with another man
Look me in the eye
Tell me, was I never what you had in plan?
Detaching over petty fights
You were trying to make me feel that I was wrong
You never tried to apologize
You've never even made me feel that I was worth it

Baby, I was sick of holding on
'Cause every time I do, I do it all alone
Baby, don't hang up the phone again
Just wanna hear your voice when I can't hold your hand
You've been traveling to different places just for taste tests
Then come back to me, my love, it doesn't make sense
Don't hang up the phone again
Baby, don't hang up the phone

Have I sunk so low as to beg you come and comfort me?
When honestly, you're the reason why I always bleed
But, babe, my heart will always beat for you
I've been drifting in and out of sleep
Uncertain if it's day or night, I feel a little lost
Would you save me?
Skinny love
Come and take me, please

Baby, I was sick of holding on
'Cause every time I do, I do it all alone
Baby, don't hang up the phone again
Just wanna hear your voice when I can't hold your hand
You've been traveling to different places just for taste tests
Then come back to me, my love, it doesn't make sense
Don't hang up the phone again
Baby, don't hang up the phone
Hang up the phone





I'm hung up on you

Overall Meaning

The song "Hung Up" by Arthur Nery tells the story of a failed relationship where one person feels neglected, taken for granted, and unappreciated. The lyrics start off with a plea for honesty, with the singer asking the other person to confirm or deny a suspicion that they are cheating. The singer then expresses their frustration with the relationship, stating that they were made to feel wrong during petty arguments and never received an apology. The chorus expresses the singer's desire to hear from their love, even if it's just their voice on the phone. There is a heartbreaking admission of the singer's dependency on their love and how, despite the pain and hurt caused by them, their love continues to beat for them. The song concludes with a repetition of "I'm hung up on you."


One of the most interesting facts about this song is that it was written by Arthur Nery when he was only 18 years old. He started writing songs when he was 14 years old, and "Hung Up" is one of the first songs he ever wrote.


Another interesting fact is that Arthur Nery worked on this song for about two months before finally releasing it. He spent a lot of time perfecting the lyrics and the melody, and even experimented with different instrumental arrangements before settling on the final version.


"Hung Up" was released independently by Arthur Nery on Spotify and other streaming platforms, and it quickly gained popularity online. It has now been streamed over 30 million times on Spotify alone.


The song features a mix of genres, including indie-pop, folk, and R&B, which has made it appealing to a wide range of listeners.


In an interview, Arthur Nery revealed that the song was inspired by a real-life relationship that he had. He said that he wrote the song to express the pain and frustration he felt when he was in that relationship.


Arthur Nery is based in the Philippines, and "Hung Up" has become popular not just in the Philippines but also in other countries such as the United States and Australia.


The music video for "Hung Up" has over a million views on YouTube, and it features Arthur Nery walking around the streets of Manila, Philippines.


The song has been covered by other artists on YouTube, with some covers receiving over 1 million views.


The chords for "Hung Up" are G, Bm, C, and D.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me, it's a lie
Asking you to disprove what I fear might be true


Tell me that you're lying with another man
Asking you to say it's not true that you're being unfaithful


Look me in the eye
I need to see if you're telling the truth or not


Tell me, was I never what you had in plan?
Did you never really see a future with me as your partner?


Detaching over petty fights
Breaking up over small disagreements


You were trying to make me feel that I was wrong
You made me feel guilty for things that weren't my fault


You never tried to apologize
You never said sorry for the pain you caused me


You've never even made me feel that I was worth it
You made me feel like I was unimportant and didn't matter to you


Baby, I was sick of holding on
I was tired of trying so hard to keep our relationship together


'Cause every time I do, I do it all alone
I felt like I was the only one making an effort to make things work


Baby, don't hang up the phone again
Please don't end the call and cut me off


Just wanna hear your voice when I can't hold your hand
I miss you and want to feel connected to you even though we can't be physically together


You've been traveling to different places just for taste tests
You've been seeking new experiences and pleasures without me


Then come back to me, my love, it doesn't make sense
It's confusing for me that you would venture out without me but return to me as if nothing has happened


Have I sunk so low as to beg you come and comfort me?
Is it really necessary for me to ask for your support and care?


When honestly, you're the reason why I always bleed
The pain I feel is caused by your actions and treatment of me


But, babe, my heart will always beat for you
I still love you despite the pain you've caused me


I've been drifting in and out of sleep
I can't find peace or rest with you absent from my life


Uncertain if it's day or night, I feel a little lost
Without you, I feel unsure and directionless


Would you save me?
Can you be the one to rescue me from my suffering?


Skinny love
A weakened or feeble kind of love


Come and take me, please
Take me back into your life and heart, please


Hang up the phone
End the phone call


I'm hung up on you
I can't stop thinking about you and our relationship




Writer(s): Arthur Nery

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ricardodaoaiv2011

Tell me, it's a lie
Tell me that you're lying with another man
Look me in the eye
Tell me, was I never what you had in plan?
Detaching over petty fights
You were trying to make me feel that I was wrong
You never tried to apologize
You've never even made me feel that I was worth it

Baby, I was sick of holding on
'Cause every time I do, I do it all alone
Baby, don't hang up the phone again
Just wanna hear your voice when I can't hold your hand
You've been traveling to different places just for taste tests
Then come back to me, my love, it doesn't make sense
Don't hang up the phone again
Baby, don't hang up the phone

Have I sunk so low as to beg you come and comfort me?
When honestly, you're the reason why I always bleed
But, babe, my heart will always beat for you
I've been drifting in and out of sleep
Uncertain if it's day or night, I feel a little lost
Would you save me?
Skinny love
Come and take me, please

Baby, I was sick of holding on
'Cause every time I do, I do it all alone
Baby, don't hang up the phone again
Just wanna hear your voice when I can't hold your hand
You've been traveling to different places just for taste tests
Then come back to me, my love, it doesn't make sense
Don't hang up the phone again
Baby, don't hang up the phone
Hang up the phone

I'm hung up on you



All comments from YouTube:

@ritchellecagmat5677

Most of his songs are true to the name of the album. Letters that never sent. Feelings that never shown. Pain that they never felt.

@dokyungsoobestboy8003

hOY GRABE NAMAN TO KKDJJRFJRJGKTG

@ritchellecagmat5677

Hahaha. Totoo naman eh

@allainroswelmanamtam7629

It was actually shown, kwinento nya story behind this song sa Dagupan. Kinanta nya rin ng live. It was about a girl, si Arthur Nery nakipagbreak. Tapos nasasaktan sya ngayon na nakikita nya na masaya na sa iba yung babae. (Di na sya exact pero ganyan yon)

@dokyungsoobestboy8003

oh my gosh iwkdndmlapadn

@allainroswelmanamtam7629

@@dokyungsoobestboy8003 enjoy the song bago dugyutin ng karamihan.

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@yvanstevenaclan1579

Guys, di natin kasalanan na we've been cheated on. Don't look for rebounds it won't heal the pain. Don't seek for revenge because you'll only end up to be the very thing you hated. Focus on becoming our better selves. Makakaya natin to. Cheer up.

@jenrstrt4906

Ikaw yung isa sa mga nagpapataas ng kalidad ng music industry ng Pilipinas. And yung may totoong boses, talento at interes sa pagbibigay ng musika sa mga nakikinig. Another gem that I discovered in yt! I just saw one of your vids in youtube and I was really thankful that I clicked it! I'm a fan. Maraming salamat. Please keep on writing and creating music!

@ayassanavaluna4179

Sarap ipagdamot pero deserve sumikat :)))))))

@yumi1669

"just wanna hear your voice when I can't hold your hand"
Every magjowa na di nagkikita kasi quarantine felt that 🤧

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