CAN'T HANG's performances include sold-out nights at The Recher Theater in Towson, MD and at the legendary Mellow Beach Sunset Bar in Ocean City, MD.
They have supported such nationally-recognized acts as Busta Rhymes, Toots and the Maytals, Pepper, Long Beach Short Bus, The Pietasters, Inner Circle, Yellowman, 2 Skinnee J's, Don't Look Down, Jimmies Chicken Shack, Authority Zero, The Toasters, The Slackers, John Brown's Body, and are always sharing the stage with their good friends Jah Works.
The band is currently in regular rotation at Towson's 89.7 WTMD and was recently featured on the 98 Rock (97.9 Baltimore) Noise in the Basement Compilation CD. CAN'T HANG has sold over 6,000 CD's without any label support, is touring nationally, is in pre-production for a brand new album, and is eager to do whatever it takes to achieve even more recognition.
Close My Eyes
Can't Hang Lyrics
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the way that I cling to the couch, I'm not this way
And yes my thoughts will always stray away
So maybe we can work this out somewhere
downtown like our best friends new house
And talk about ups and downs, and in betweens
Why can't I just sleep at night?
Why can't we just get it right?
I try to sleep but can't close my eyes
I have a mouth full of words to say
As a result of a head full of things I can't convey
And yes, I'm sleep deprived again today
If you can give me a reason not to drag
my feet all through the streets at night
And watch the stars - well you can't
So what's the point?
Why can't I just sleep at night?
Why can't we just get it right?
I'm running at night from dreams of lost times
I try to sleep but can't close my eyes
I'm wide awake and dreaming of higher stakes and meanings
Why can't I just sleep at night?
Why can't we just get it right?
The song Close My Eyes by Can't Hang is a reflection on one's insomnia, restlessness, and inability to articulate thoughts and emotions. The lyrics are riddled with the singer's thoughts on why they find themselves running from dreams and trying to find ways to clear their mind. The opening lines set the tone by stating "I'm feeling sane with a few complaints about the way that I cling to the couch, I'm not this way". This line implies that the singer is self-aware and acknowledging that their behavior isn't typical for them.
The following lines: "And yes my thoughts will always stray away, So maybe we can work this out somewhere downtown like our best friends new house" indicate that despite the singer's restlessness, there is a desire to connect with others and to work through their issues. However, this is easier said than done as the singer further laments, "Why can't I just sleep at night? Why can't we just get it right?" which shows a sense of frustration with not only themselves but with their relationships. This is then further compounded by the line "I'm running at night from dreams of lost times I try to sleep but can't close my eyes", which suggests that the singer is dealing with some unresolved issues from their past.
The chorus repeats the question of why the singer can't seem to sleep at night or get their life on track which gives the listener a sense of their ongoing struggle. The line "I have a mouth full of words to say As a result of a head full of things I can't convey" reveals the singer's internal conflict and their struggle to articulate themselves. The line "And yes, I'm sleep deprived again today" serves as a reminder that the singer's insomnia is affecting them in their daily life. The song ends with "I'm wide awake and dreaming of higher stakes and meanings" which suggests that the singer is constantly searching for something more in their life, resulting in their sleeplessness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feeling sane with a few complaints about
Despite feeling generally ok, I have a few things that are bothering me
the way that I cling to the couch, I'm not this way
I'm usually more active but lately I've been feeling stuck and lazy
And yes my thoughts will always stray away
I'm easily distracted and have trouble focusing on one thing for too long
So maybe we can work this out somewhere
Maybe we can figure out a solution to my problems together
downtown like our best friends new house
Let's go somewhere familiar where we can feel comfortable talking about personal stuff
And talk about ups and downs, and in betweens
Let's have an honest conversation about everything that's been going on with me
I'm running at night from dreams of lost times
My dreams are haunting me with memories and regrets
I try to sleep but can't close my eyes
Despite being tired, I can't stop my thoughts from keeping me awake
I have a mouth full of words to say
I have a lot to say but I'm struggling to express myself
As a result of a head full of things I can't convey
My mind is cluttered and I can't seem to communicate my feelings effectively
And yes, I'm sleep deprived again today
I haven't been getting enough sleep and it's affecting me
If you can give me a reason not to drag
I need someone to help me find motivation
my feet all through the streets at night
I tend to wander around aimlessly when I can't sleep
And watch the stars - well you can't
Nobody can solve my problems for me or provide all the answers
So what's the point?
What's the use in trying if I can't find a solution?
I'm wide awake and dreaming of higher stakes and meanings
I want more out of life and I feel like I'm missing something important
Why can't I just sleep at night?
I'm frustrated with my insomnia and lack of rest
Why can't we just get it right?
I wish things could be easier and problems could be solved more quickly
I'm running at night from dreams of lost times
My past is haunting me and keeping me from moving forward
I try to sleep but can't close my eyes
My racing thoughts are preventing me from getting any rest
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vinícius Eduardo Willers
Sublime feelings, great song