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.
Dary
Hot Mulligan Lyrics
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It's every time you see me
Cause it's printed on a street sign that you see entering the city
You had a price tag
You thought letting materialistic concepts into the process
Wouldn't make a difference
I just had so much to say, but you don't want to hear it anyway
You won't hear from me for months, or years, or I don't even care how long
Cause I don't want to think about you anymore
I was marking up your neck
My hips were locked between your knees
You were pulling me in
But your motives were selfish
I think you're bluffing again
Don't forget; I can see right through you
Your eyes are a window
I'm enjoying the view
Of your attention complex directing your heart again
If you had paid attention to context
You would see you only need me when
I was showing interest in something else
And I wasn't giving you what you were used to
I just had so much to say, but you don't want to hear it anyway
So I will sit and keep my mouth shut
You won't hear from me for months, or years, or I don't even care how long
Cause I don't want to think about you anymore
You kept me around
Cause it was easier than looking for someone else as a fallback
No heart inside
You wasted this life
Keeping this leash cause no one else wants you
You won't hear from me for months, or years, or I don't even care how long
Cause I don't want to think about you anymore
The lyrics to Hot Mulligan's song "Dary" tell a story of a relationship that has ended poorly. The first verse reveals that the singer's father's name is on a street sign entering the city, and this seems to be a reminder of something painful. The second verse delves into the relationship itself, with the singer describing physical intimacy with the other person, but lamenting that their motives were selfish. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer has a lot to say, but they don't feel heard or understood, so they will stay quiet and cut off contact.
The final verse is the most biting, as the singer accuses the other person of keeping them around solely because it was easier than finding someone else. The line "you wasted this life" is particularly cutting, as it implies that the singer feels that they have been stuck in a dead-end situation without any real love or meaning. The chorus repeats again, with the singer making it clear that they are done dwelling on this person and their past relationship.
Overall, "Dary" is a song that explores the pain of feeling unheard and unimportant in a relationship, as well as the difficulty of letting go of someone who has been an integral part of your life. The lyrics are emotional and powerful, and the melody is catchy and memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's your father's name now?
You no longer cling to your family's legacy.
It's every time you see me
Cause it's printed on a street sign that you see entering the city
Your father's name is on the street sign where I live, and you can't escape it.
You had a price tag
You thought letting materialistic concepts into the process
Wouldn't make a difference
You thought that I could be bought with material possessions, even though that's not true.
I just had so much to say, but you don't want to hear it anyway
So I will sit and keep my mouth shut
You won't hear from me for months, or years, or I don't even care how long
Cause I don't want to think about you anymore
I have a lot to say, but you don't care to listen. I'll stay silent and not contact you for as long as possible because I want to forget about you.
I was marking up your neck
My hips were locked between your knees
You were pulling me in
But your motives were selfish
I think you're bluffing again
Don't forget; I can see right through you
Your eyes are a window
I'm enjoying the view
Of your attention complex directing your heart again
If you had paid attention to context
You would see you only need me when
I was showing interest in something else
And I wasn't giving you what you were used to
We were physically intimate, but your intentions were selfish, and you only wanted me when I was distracted by something else. I see through your facade, and I enjoy watching you try to regain my attention even though it's not genuine.
You kept me around
Cause it was easier than looking for someone else as a fallback
No heart inside
You wasted this life
Keeping this leash cause no one else wants you
You kept me around as a backup option because you thought it was easier than finding someone else. There's no love in your heart, and you're wasting your life by holding onto me since no one else wants you.
You won't hear from me for months, or years, or I don't even care how long
Cause I don't want to think about you anymore
I won't contact you for a long time, not because I'm counting, but because I don't want to remember you anymore.
Contributed by Adrian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.