DEAD SONS got together in the Spring of 2010, and spent months locked up in a cave of a studio working on their sound before playing their first show to a capacity crowd at Tramlines Festival. Hosting their own gig at the very weird Montgomery Theatre before their debut official white label release of the highly acclaimed 'I AM THE LORD' supported by a UK tour.
The release of JUNK ROOM coincides with their biggest ever show supporting the Arctic Monkeys in a custom tent at Don Valley Stadium at one of only two UK shows on Friday June 10th. Which kickstarts a busy summer with a return to Tramlines Festival where they have been invited to play the Main outdoor stage on Sunday 24th July, and a show with Club NME at London's infamous Koko on Friday July 29th.
JUNK ROOM is a free download available from www.deadsons.tv for a limited period.
Hangman
Dead Sons Lyrics
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Life down in the sleazy red devil hole
Hangman I wanna know I want you to tell me no no
Hangman I wanna go I wanna feel your rope
So fix your eyes on the pendant
And throw your hands in the air
They scream yeah yeah yeah
I sense a reaction somewhere in you
Red turning to black then black turning to blue
Hangman i wanna see i want you to hypnotise me
Hangman i wanna believe i want you deep inside me
So fix your eyes on the pendant
And throw your hands in the air
All of the preachers and descendants
They scream yeah yeah yeah
Won't you come and hang your head
And lay those philistines to bed
Just remember what i said
Just remember what i said
Just remember
So fix your eyes on the pendant
And throw your hands in the air
All of the preachers and descendants
They scream yeah yeah yeah
The lyrics of "Hangman" by Dead Sons describe the urge to escape an unsatisfying, meaningless life by giving in to darkness and temptation. The singer, addresssing the Hangman, wishes to experience the thrill and danger of being put to death by hanging. They ask him to tell them "no" or "go" as they are indecisive about their own desires. The song describes an atmosphere of decay, portrayed by the "sleazy red devil hole" and the reactions of those around them.
The repetitive chorus, "So fix your eyes on the pendant / And throw your hands in the air / All of the preachers and descendants / They scream yeah yeah yeah" creates a hauntingly hypnotic effect that serves to emphasize the singer's willingness to dissociate themselves from reality. The verses of the song are characterized by changing colors, as if describing an internal struggle between reason and passion. The Hangman is called upon to "hypnotize" and "believe" in the singer, as they seek to be "deep inside" themselves.
Overall, "Hangman" is a dark and evocative song that speaks to themes of death, uncertainty, and an ever-present desire for escape. It leaves the listener with an eerie feeling that lingers long after the song ends.
Line by Line Meaning
You're living the easy lie back and go
You're living an easy life of deceit and complacency and don't stand up for yourself
Life down in the sleazy red devil hole
Life is hard and full of bad influences and temptations
Hangman I wanna know I want you to tell me no no
I want to know the truth even if it's painful and uncomfortable
Hangman I wanna go I wanna feel your rope
I want to take risks and face the consequences of my actions
So fix your eyes on the pendant
Stay focused and don't lose sight of your goals
And throw your hands in the air
Surrender yourself to the moment and let go of your inhibitions
All of the preachers and descendants
People in positions of power and influence
They scream yeah yeah yeah
They make a lot of noise, but their words have little substance
I sense a reaction somewhere in you
I can tell that you're trying to resist or hide something
Red turning to black then black turning to blue
Your emotions are changing from anger to sadness to numbness
Hangman i wanna see i want you to hypnotise me
I want to experience something intense and transformative
Hangman i wanna believe i want you deep inside me
I want to have a deep connection with someone or something
Won't you come and hang your head
Can't you admit defeat and show some humility?
And lay those philistines to bed
Get rid of those ignorant and uncultured people
Just remember what i said
Don't forget my words of wisdom and advice
Just remember
Don't forget what's important and stay true to yourself
Contributed by Leah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lord Devil
Uuuhh essa música é tão boa <3
ChimpanzeeThat45
This is unbelievably catchy, I'm in love!
Alejandro Ortiz
Hey guys, awesome! The video goes to my favorites list! Thanks!
Mr. Indigo
love your songs! when is the album release?
Tomáš Jaroš
Pure awesomeness! Lyrics would be very usefull thou...
Jura Škrlec
Great, fucking great - so much needed in music these days - great tune :)
kompostnik
Just found you out and gotta say: bloody fantastic!
SophieLucy
I have to say, he sounds A LOT like Alex Turner
DrkTomy
Listen to Duck Fizz
Blake
From the same area