Hang Out
City Lights Lyrics
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She swears she's 21 as she walks through the door.
Every time she arrives,
Heads turn and jaws drop to the floor.
I've seen this happen, what?
Like a hundred times. (a hundred times)
On the dance floor almost every night.
1, 2, 3, 4!
Even if I had the chance,
I wouldn't take it.
And if she asked me to talk,
You know I wouldn't make a sound.
Because...
Oh-wee-oh! (Oh! )
This is how it goes.
When she takes the words I say and twist them around.
[Clap clap]
I know it's just a game
That we both like to play,
But at the end of the day,
I think I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
It's been a couple months since I walked out the door.
Every time, that she lied,
I still kept crawling back for more.
I've learned my lesson.
Now, this is the last time. (this is the last time)
She'll leave this boy, torn apart
On the dance floor,
You can see it in his eyes.
Even if I had the chance,
I wouldn't take it.
And if she asked me to talk,
You know I wouldn't make a sound.
Oh-wee-oh! (Oh! )
This is how it goes.
When she takes the words I say and twist them around.
[Clap clap]
I know it's just a game
That we both like to play,
But at the end of the day,
I think I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
With my friends.
I wish I could take back
Every moment that I spent with you.
Every moment,
That I wasted on you.
Oh!
Oh-wee-oh! (Oh! )
This is how it goes.
When she takes the words I say and twist them around.
[Clap clap]
I know it's just a game
That we both like to play,
But at the end of the day,
I think I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
The song "Hang Out" by City Lights is a story about a girl who frequents a club and attracts attention wherever she goes. She claims to be 21 years old and leaves a trail of broken hearts on the dance floor. The singer has seen this scene unfold many times before, but he is also a victim of her manipulations. She twists his words and plays mind games with him, but at the end of the day, he decides he'd rather hang out with his friends than deal with her drama.
The lyrics are straightforward and capture the emotions of the singer effectively. The girl in the song is described as a seductress who uses her looks and charm to get what she wants. The singer, however, is no longer interested in her games and has learned his lesson. He has had enough of her lies and broken promises and is ready to move on with his life. The chorus is repetitive, but it drives home the message that the singer would rather be with his friends than deal with this girl's drama.
In summary, "Hang Out" is a cautionary tale about falling for someone who is not worth your time and energy. It reminds us to value ourselves and our friendships over toxic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
She swears she's 21 as she walks through the door.
She claims to be of legal age as she enters the establishment.
Every time she arrives, Heads turn and jaws drop to the floor.
Her entrance commands the attention of everyone in the venue.
I've seen this happen, what? Like a hundred times. (a hundred times)
The singer has witnessed similar scenes numerous times in the past.
She leaves a heart, torn apart On the dance floor almost every night.
Through her actions, she often causes emotional pain to others while dancing.
Even if I had the chance, I wouldn't take it.
The artist has no interest in pursuing a romantic relationship with this person.
And if she asked me to talk, You know I wouldn't make a sound. Because...
Even if she attempted to engage in conversation, the singer is unwilling to participate due to the negative experiences they have had in the past.
Oh-wee-oh! (Oh! ) This is how it goes. When she takes the words I say and twist them around. [Clap clap]
Despite the singer's best efforts to communicate, the other person tends to deliberately misinterpret their words.
I know it's just a game That we both like to play, But at the end of the day, I think I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Although the situation is unpleasant, both parties seem to enjoy the dramatic back-and-forth. However, the artist ultimately values the company of their friends over this toxic relationship.
It's been a couple months since I walked out the door. Every time, that she lied, I still kept crawling back for more.
The artist has attempted to end things with this person in the past, but has struggled to stay away due to their emotional pull.
I've learned my lesson. Now, this is the last time. (this is the last time)
The artist has finally come to the realization that this person is not good for them and is ready to move on for good.
She'll leave this boy, torn apart On the dance floor, You can see it in his eyes.
Once again, this person will likely hurt someone else emotionally while dancing, and the singer can already see the signs of it happening.
I wish I could take back Every moment that I spent with you. Every moment, That I wasted on you.
In retrospect, the artist views their time with this person as a mistake and wishes they could undo it.
Oh-wee-oh! I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
At the end of the day, the singer would much rather spend time with their friends than put up with any more drama from this person.
Contributed by Vivian F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
howie chen
She swears she's 21 as she walks through the door.
Every time she arrives,
Heads turn and jaws drop to the floor.
I've seen this happen, what?
Like a hundred times. (a hundred times)
She leaves a heart, torn apart
On the dance floor almost every night.
1, 2, 3, 4!
Even if I had the chance,
I wouldn't take it.
And if she asked me to talk,
You know I wouldn't make a sound.
Because...
Oh-wee-oh! (Oh!)
This is how it goes.
When she takes the words I say and twist them around.
[clap clap]
I know it's just a game
That we both like to play,
But at the end of the day,
I think I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
It's been a couple months since I walked out the door.
Every time, that she lied,
I still kept crawling back for more.
I've learned my lesson.
Now, this is the last time. (this is the last time)
She'll leave this boy, torn apart
On the dance floor,
You can see it in his eyes.
Even if I had the chance,
I wouldn't take it.
And if she asked me to talk,
You know I wouldn't make a sound.
Oh-wee-oh! (Oh!)
This is how it goes.
When she takes the words I say and twist them around.
[clap clap]
I know it's just a game
That we both like to play,
But at the end of the day,
I think I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
With my friends.
I wish I could take back
Every moment that I spent with you.
Every moment,
That I wasted on you.
Oh!
Oh-wee-oh! (Oh!)
This is how it goes.
When she takes the words I say and twist them around.
[clap clap]
I know it's just a game
That we both like to play,
But at the end of the day,
I think I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Frederick Weathersbee
like seriously these guys are like my new favortie band. theyre so original and legit and their songs are so friggin catchy. thank you invogue for signing these guys! theyre awesome
Josh Rosen
i love how the intro flows perfectly into this song! This band is truly awesome!!!
Nicolas Velai
When hearing this on the album for the first time, you know the 9 next tracks are gonna be awesome.
That Gaming
This band has excellent lyrics:D
Jordan
I've listened to this band for years and years. They got signed and are up there now ;o
Taylor Cassell
I swear, this is the best song to play the second you get on the highway haha
EnzoKvideos
love this song!
Matt Gelinas
This version is so much better. The last version was a FTSK reject song, this is a City Lights jam. Definitely gonna buy this CD. Great job guys!
Yungsnailgod
Way underrated band
xeroremorse
Can't wait for my pre-sale to come in. Digging the rerecording.