Since 2014, the five-piece has gained ground for their earnest approach to songwriting, melding together the ferocious riffs of pop punk’s latest wave with the tenacious vulnerability of indie rock. The marriage is one shared by many bands, but on Opportunities - their latest EP earning a re-release via No Sleep Records - the courtship entangles itself in new territories, mostly in those characterized by cavernous percussion, hooks so buoyant they bob up and down, and guitar and synth interplay that belong to a much older, bolder band.
The future is full of other excuses to keep moving, and for Hot Mulligan, they’re easily jumping at the chance to speed up.
All You Wanted By Michelle Branch
Hot Mulligan Lyrics
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Splayed out in the front yard of a white trash lower middle class home
How appropriate this is where I chose to relax
Though the thought of the act might offend you
I never wanted to offend you
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
(Please don't get offended, you were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along
For lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
Oh, you should let me go
I hope this song makes your playlist
The ones you make and think I don't notice
That every one has your favorite song
You didn't know until I showed it to you
We grew apart
We're not setting off fireworks from my car anymore
Retrace your steps to your backyard and find out exactly where this all fell apart
'Cause I don't want to keep you here any longer
I know it's hard but if you give up you'll feel stronger, I promise
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took, you were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended, you were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along
For lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
I hope this song makes your playlist
So I can give you something sentimental
Something you'll always remember me for
The words that I wrote
And the way that they felt
I just hope they feel better now
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took, you were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended, you were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along
For lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
I hope this song makes your playlist
The lyrics to Hot Mulligan's "All You Wanted By Michelle Branch" tell the story of a past relationship that has now come to an end. The first verse describes the singer relaxing in a kiddy pool in front of their house, which is described as belonging to the "white trash lower middle class." Though others may find this behavior offensive, the singer seems to find comfort in it. The chorus features the singer acknowledging that the relationship has fallen apart, and that they were a source of support for their former partner. They express hope that their song will make it onto their ex's playlist and be a touchpoint for them in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Drop back, fall into a kiddy pool
I let myself unwind and relax inanely in a situation that reflects my lack of class.
Splayed out in the front yard of a white trash lower middle class home
I'm living in a mediocre suburban environment and don't mind lounging in a cheap scenario.
How appropriate this is where I chose to relax
It's funny how the incongruity of where I find comfort actually suits me perfectly fine.
Though the thought of the act might offend you
I know that my actions may not align with your disposition and may upset you.
I never wanted to offend you
Despite the fact that I'm not living up to your standards, I never intentionally wanted to hurt your feelings.
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
I helped you through the tough times, but now I'm not there for you.
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
We were doing so well together, but due to my shedding of good habits, we're no longer in a good place.
You were the hits I took, you were the smoke in my lungs
You were the one I turned to for comfort and relied on heavily.
(Please don't get offended, you were everything I wanted, but)
I don't want to hurt your feelings, because you really were everything I wanted at one point.
Now you're just another sing-along
You're just another memory I revisit when I'm feeling lonely or drunk.
For lonely nights and drunken drives home
I seek comfort in the thought of you during my most vulnerable times.
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
You claim to be okay without me, but you still hold onto the memories of us wherever you are.
Oh, you should let me go
I think it's time for us to move on and accept that we're no longer good for each other.
I hope this song makes your playlist
I hope my music finds a place in your life and brings you some comfort, even if it's not with me anymore.
The ones you make and think I don't notice
I'm aware of the playlists you make and the songs you choose, even though you may think I'm not paying attention.
That every one has your favorite song
I know that each playlist you make has a song that is special to you.
You didn't know until I showed it to you
I introduced you to a song that you came to love, even though you didn't know it existed before.
We grew apart
We've become different people and our paths no longer align.
We're not setting off fireworks from my car anymore
Our relationship no longer has that spark and excitement it once had.
Retrace your steps to your backyard and find out exactly where this all fell apart
Take a look back and figure out where and why our relationship started to fail.
Cause I don't want to keep you here any longer
I want to let you go and set you free from the burden of our failed relationship.
I know it's hard but if you give up you'll feel stronger, I promise
Moving on from this will be tough, but it will ultimately make you a stronger person, and I can guarantee that.
So I can give you something sentimental
Through this song, I hope to give you something that will evoke emotional memories and feelings.
Something you'll always remember me for
Even though we're no longer together, I hope this song will always be a reminder of the good memories we shared.
The words that I wrote
These lyrics were written specifically to express my feelings and emotions.
And the way that they felt
I hope that you can feel the depth and the emotion behind the words in this song.
I just hope they feel better now
Through this song, I hope you can find some closure and feel better about everything that's happened between us.
Contributed by Lillian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Jessicahernandez-if1sy
[Chorus]
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took
You were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended
You were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along for lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
I hope this song makes your playlist
[Bridge]
So I can give you something sentimental
Something you'll always remember me for
The words that I wrote
And the way that they felt
I just hope they feel better now
[Chorus]
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took
You were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended
You were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along for lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
I hope this song makes your playlist
@cellyzs
Drop back, fall into a kiddy pool
Splayed out in the front yard of a white trash lower middle class home
How appropriate this is where I chose to relax
Though the thought of the act might offend you
I never wanted to offend you
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took, you were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended, you were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along
For lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
Oh, you should let me go
I hope this song makes your playlist
The ones you make and think I don't notice
That every one has your favorite song
You didn't know until I showed it to you
We grew apart
We're not setting off fireworks from my car anymore
Retrace your steps to your backyard and find out exactly where this all fell apart
'Cause I don't want to keep you here any longer
I know it's hard but if you give up you'll feel stronger, I promise
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took, you were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended, you were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along
For lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
I hope this song makes your playlist
So I can give you something sentimental
Something you'll always remember me for
The words that I wrote
And the way that they felt
I just hope they feel better now
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took, you were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended, you were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along
For lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
I hope this song makes your playlist
@justshrimping742
Drop back, fall into a kiddy pool
Splayed out in the front yard of a white trash lower middle class home
How appropriate this is where I chose to relax
Though the thought of the act might offend you
I never wanted to offend you
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took, you were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended, you were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along
For lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
Oh, you should let me go
I hope this song makes your playlist
The ones you make and think I don't notice
That every one has your favorite song
You didn't know until I showed it to you
We grew apart
We're not setting off fireworks from my car anymore
Retrace your steps to your backyard and find out exactly where this all fell apart
'Cause I don't want to keep you here any longer
I know it's hard but if you give up you'll feel stronger, I promise
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took, you were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended, you were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along
For lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
I hope this song makes your playlist
So I can give you something sentimental
Something you'll always remember me for
The words that I wrote
And the way that they felt
I just hope they feel better now
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took, you were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended, you were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along
For lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
I hope this song makes your playlist
@BlakeMcConnellMusic
this is heat. can't wait to see these guys blow up.
@82metallica82
Us locals have been saying this for the past 2 years, couldn't be more stoked for all the hype they're getting!
@NicDoesDumbThings
they definitely blew up
@ItsJustJ123
ive gone through a handful of their songs….
THEY HAVENT MISSED YET. STRAIGHT BANGERS.
@wixtape
Hot Mulligan sounds like you think you sound when you're singing drunk
@anbukakashi6941
exactly.
@dillonisenberg1379
Soooooo accurate!!
@thepizzadeliveryguy867
Stop listening to me if you don’t like it!
@jakefitzfitness
Best description of this band yet
@Jessicahernandez-if1sy
[Chorus]
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took
You were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended
You were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along for lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
I hope this song makes your playlist
[Bridge]
So I can give you something sentimental
Something you'll always remember me for
The words that I wrote
And the way that they felt
I just hope they feel better now
[Chorus]
I was the one to break your fall, but now I'm gone
(Shedding better layers, fucking everything we wanted up)
You were the hits I took
You were the smoke in my lungs
(Please don't get offended
You were everything I wanted, but)
Now you're just another sing-along for lonely nights and drunken drives home
And you say you're fine without me, but you take me everywhere that you go
I hope this song makes your playlist