Hangman
Doobie feat. Krash Minati Lyrics
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Since you were here, I can't go on
I cry for you, to no avail
Now my life runs cold when the night winds wail
But I cheat the hangman, I've cheated him many times before
The bell that tolls the hour has turned sweet lips to sour,
Yes I cheat the hangman and even when life has flown away
The rain that fell upon my stone
Like tears you cried, I shared alone
I walk the night, I cannot sleep
The love you spend, you cannot reap
But I cheat the hangman, I've cheated him many times before
The bell that tolls the hour has turned sweet lips to sour,
Yes I cheat the hangman and even when life has flown away
I leave a kiss behind
The glow of love will shine
Lighted windows stare at the stranger there returing home
Only lighted windows stare at the lonely stranger there returing home
I leave a kiss behind
The glow of love will shine
Lighted windows stare at the stranger there returing home
Only lighted windows stare at the lonely stranger there returing home
In the lyrics of "Hangman" by Doobie feat. Krash Minati, the singer reflects on the sense of longing and emptiness they feel since a significant person in their life has left. The days feel shorter, the nights longer, and the absence of this person has left them unable to move forward. They express their grief through tears and a sense of coldness that overtakes them when they hear the haunting wails of the night winds.
Despite the despair, the singer proclaims that they have outwitted death, symbolized by the hangman, multiple times in the past. The tolling of the bell, usually a signal of an ending, has transformed from sweetness to bitterness. They continue to defy the impending doom and leave a lasting kiss as a defiant act of remembrance, even after life has slipped away.
The rain falling on their metaphorical stone symbolizes the shared pain and sorrow between the singer and the departed individual. The sleepless nights and unfulfilled love amplify the feelings of loneliness and yearning. Yet, the defiance against the hangman persists, with a refusal to succumb to the inevitable and a determination to leave a mark of love and affection in their wake.
The lyrics also touch on the imagery of returning home to only find light shining in windows, highlighting the sense of isolation and estrangement felt by the singer. This reinforces the theme of distance and separation, with a poignant reminder that love's glow will endure despite the challenges. The repetition of leaving kisses behind and the shining of love's light serve as a testament to the singer's resilience and unwavering commitment to remember and honor the love that once was.
Line by Line Meaning
The days grow short, the nights are long
Time seems to pass slowly and the nights feel endless without you
Since you were here, I can't go on
Your absence has made it difficult for me to move forward
I cry for you, to no avail
My tears for you don't bring you back or ease my pain
Now my life runs cold when the night winds wail
My life feels empty and cold as the night winds howl
But I cheat the hangman, I've cheated him many times before
I have escaped death or punishment multiple times in the past
The bell that tolls the hour has turned sweet lips to sour
The passing of time has changed pleasant moments into painful memories
Yes I cheat the hangman and even when life has flown away
I continue to defy death, even when life seems to have abandoned me
I leave a kiss behind
I leave a piece of my love and memory with you before moving on
The rain that fell upon my stone
The rain on my grave symbolizes the tears you shed for me alone
Like tears you cried, I shared alone
I am aware of your sadness and share in your pain, even in death
I walk the night, I cannot sleep
I roam the night, unable to find peace or rest without you
The love you spend, you cannot reap
The love you gave me, you can no longer receive in return
The glow of love will shine
The love we shared will continue to shine brightly in my memory
Lighted windows stare at the stranger there returing home
The comforting glow of home evokes feelings of being a stranger without you
Only lighted windows stare at the lonely stranger there returing home
I feel lonely and disconnected, with only the warmth of home as a reminder of what I lost
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