Sick Of Hanging On
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Then you try to get me to stay
I'm so confused, what am I gonna do
You can pull me in, so you can push me away
One minute you tell me you need me
But it's right before you walk out the door
You're hot, then you're cold
And this keeps getting old
[Chorus]
I can't wait forever
To know if we're together
I'm sick of hanging on
Anything sounds better
Than waiting on you forever
I'm sick of hanging on
Sick of hanging on
Choose 'cause you can't have it both ways
Choose so I know what to do
'Cause I can't believe that's how you gonna be
You've had your cake and now you're eating it too
[Chorus]
You need to make up your mind
I need to know it still
This is your only chance
I'm sick of hanging on
I'm sick of hanging on
Let me know or I let go
[Chorus]
Sick of hanging on
I'm sick of hanging on.
The song "Sick of Hanging On" by Hoobastank is about the struggles of a relationship that is going through a rough patch. The song describes how one person keeps pushing the other away but then tries to keep them close. This leaves the other person confused about what to do and who to be in the relationship. The lyrics speak to the frustration and confusion that comes with not knowing where you stand in a relationship and feeling like you're stuck in a state of limbo. The chorus is a plea for the other person to make a decision so that they can move on and not be stuck waiting forever.
The song’s verses and chorus include a series of contrasting emotions, which reflects the struggle the singers are going through. The chorus expresses frustration and impatience, while the verses are more contemplative and conflicted, describing the internal conflict and confusion of the singer. The song is ultimately about the search for resolution, as the singer seeks to break free from the emotional tug-of-war that they’re stuck in.
Overall, the song is a powerful and emotional take on the complexities of romantic relationships and the struggle to find closure when there are conflicting emotions at play.
Line by Line Meaning
First you tell me it's over
You said it's over, and I believed you
Then you try to get me to stay
Now you want me to stay, confusing me even more
I'm so confused, what am I gonna do
I don't know what to do, everything is so unclear
You can pull me in, so you can push me away
You act like you want me, then you push me away
One minute you tell me you need me
You say you need me and can't live without me
But it's right before you walk out the door
Then you turn around and leave me
You're hot, then you're cold
Your actions are inconsistent, one moment you're loving, the next you're indifferent
And this keeps getting old
I'm tired of this game you're playing
Who am I supposed to be anymore
I don't know how to act or feel around you anymore
I can't wait forever
I'm tired of waiting around for you to make up your mind
To know if we're together
I need to know if we're really together or not
I'm sick of hanging on
I'm tired of holding on to something that's not clear
Anything sounds better
I'm willing to try anything else besides waiting
Than waiting on you forever
I can't keep waiting forever for you to make a decision
Choose 'cause you can't have it both ways
You need to make a choice, you can't have me and whatever else you want
Choose so I know what to do
I need you to choose so I can decide what to do next
'Cause I can't believe that's how you gonna be
I can't believe you're okay with being so indecisive and unclear
You've had your cake and now you're eating it too
You want both things without any consequences
You need to make up your mind
You need to finally make a decision
I need to know it still
I need to know if we're still together or if it's really over
This is your only chance
This is your last opportunity to make things right between us
Let me know or I let go
If you don't give me a clear answer, I'll have to move on without you
Sick of hanging on
I'm exhausted from holding on to something that's not certain
I'm sick of hanging on.
I'm done with this back-and-forth, it's time for a decision
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS LIGHT HESSE, DANIEL B. ESTRIN, DOUGLAS SEAN ROBB
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