Song to Sing
Hanson Lyrics


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Goodbye, four-leaf clovers
Hello gone awry
Don't cry; the fight ain't over
Unless you let it pass you by

[Chorus]
I'm looking for a song to sing
Looking for a friend to borrow
I'm looking for my radio
So I might find a heart to follow

I've never been this
Longing for your lovin'
I've never been so
Wearin' down to nothin'
I've never been just
Looking for a reason
So maybe you've been thinkin'
Of me
Oh, you've been thinking of me

All that I have found in reason
Is reason just to not believe
And all that you are left is treason
Is treason just to let I be

[Chorus]

I'm looking for a song to sing
Looking for a friend to borrow
I'm looking for my radio
So I might find a heart to follow

I've never been this
Longing for your lovin'
I've never been so
Wearin' down to nothin'
I've never been just
Looking for a reason
So maybe you've been thinkin'
Blue yonder dreams
And secondhand shoes
You're so far gone
That you're left to lose
It's too late to go home
All alone
You're the tar in that
Old cigar
And the worn-out cable
On a cable car and
You're too tired to admit
You've gotta choose

[Chorus]

I've never been this
Longing for your lovin'
I've never been so
Wearin' down to nothin'
I've never been just
Looking for a reason
So maybe you've been thinkin'




Of me
Oh, you've been thinking of me

Overall Meaning

In "A Song To Sing," Hanson sings about the struggles of searching for love and meaning in life. The song seems to begin on a melancholy note as the band bids farewell to good luck charms (four leaf clovers) and faces the reality that things are no longer going as planned. However, a tone of resilience emerges as they encourage listeners not to give up the fight. The title of the song itself hints at a desire to find inner peace and happiness through music, friendship, and love.


The chorus of the song repeats three times, serving as a refrain that speaks to the song's central message. The singer is someone who is looking for a song to sing, a friend to borrow, and a heart to follow. This implies a deep yearning to connect with other people and find a sense of belonging. The repeated line "maybe you've been thinking of me" suggests that the singer is hoping for a romantic connection with someone who may be thinking of them as well.


The final stanza of the song takes on a more conversational tone as the singer addresses someone else directly. They make references to "blue yonder dreams" and "secondhand shoes," perhaps indicating that the person they are singing to is someone who has faced hardship and is struggling to make it. The singer urges this person not to give up, despite the mounting difficulties they may face.


Overall, "A Song To Sing" can be seen as a message of hope and perseverance to anyone who is struggling to find love or meaning in life. It acknowledges the difficult journey but also highlights the importance of keeping faith and looking for the silver lining.


Line by Line Meaning

Goodbye, four-leaf clovers
Farewell to the idea of luck and chance.


Hello gone awry
Acknowledging that things have not gone as planned.


Don't cry; the fight ain't over
Don't give up, keep pushing forward despite obstacles.


Unless you let it pass you by
Success can only be achieved through persevering and overcoming challenges.


I'm looking for a song to sing
Searching for inspiration and purpose in life.


Looking for a friend to borrow
Seeking connection and support from others.


I'm looking for my radio
Searching for guidance and direction in order to find true love.


So I might find a heart to follow
Hoping to find a genuine, caring partner to share life with.


I've never been this
I have never felt so much.


Longing for your lovin'
Craving the affection and attention of a loved one.


Wearin' down to nothin'
Becoming exhausted and depleted due to a lack of fulfillment.


Looking for a reason
Trying to find meaning and purpose in life.


So maybe you've been thinkin'
Wondering if the person they're searching for is thinking of them as well.


Of me
Hoping that the one they're searching for is thinking of them.


All that I have found in reason
After logical thought and contemplation, all they have found is disbelief and doubt.


Is reason just to not believe
Logic and rationality have led them to not trust their current circumstances.


And all that you are left is treason
The only thing remaining is betrayal and mistrust.


Is treason just to let I be
It's a form of betrayal to choose inaction in the face of adversity.


Blue yonder dreams
Ambitious and idealistic aspirations for the future.


And secondhand shoes
Walking in the footsteps of others; following in their path.


You're so far gone
You've moved so far away from your original intentions.


That you're left to lose
You're at risk of losing everything you've worked for.


It's too late to go home
There's no turning back now, the past cannot be undone.


All alone
Feeling isolated and disconnected from others.


You're the tar in that
In a difficult and unpleasant situation, that's where you are.


Old cigar
In a situation that's past its prime and has lost its value.


And the worn-out cable
In a position that's fragile and uncertain; on the brink of breaking.


On a cable car and
In a situation where things are moving too fast and are out of control.


You're too tired to admit
Feeling too worn down and defeated to acknowledge what's really going on.


You've gotta choose
It's time to make a decision and take control of your life.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON

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