Axel combines the resonant piano work of Elton John with the confessional quality of Sufjan Stevens and the charming quirkiness of Regina Spektor. Made up of a dozen exuberant and witty original songs, This is the New Year features guest vocalist Jenny Owen Youngs (harmonies on "Say Something"), bassist Chris Kuffner (Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michelson) and drummer Adam Christgau (Sia, Joshua Radin) as well as a large cast of musician friends, mentors and peers.
According to the This Is The New Year Songfacts, the title track was used as the theme tune to the MTV reality program I Used To Be Fat.
Hangman
Ian Axel Lyrics
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This is not the way it's gonna be.
Please accept my honesty.
You are not my cup of tea.
Here's a thought. it's over.
And no it's not a temporary thing
It's all for you your majesty
You're taken all your friends for granted.
We ain't gonna help you anymore
You never let it out until the money
(My) money ain't gonna help you anymore
You will be forgotten
Easier than permanent ink
Even in the apple tree
You love your vanity
You're taken all your friends for granted.
We ain't gonna help you anymore
You never let it out until the money
(My) money ain't gonna help you anymore
So many people put their feet on the wall and yell hangman
So many people put their feet on the wall and yell hangman
So many people put their feet on the wall
So many people put their feet on the wall
So many people put their feet on the wall and yell hangman
You're taken all your friends for granted.
We ain't gonna help you anymore
You never let it out until the money
(My) money ain't gonna help you anymore
The lyrics of Ian Axel's song Hangman are about a relationship that is coming to an end. The singer tells his partner that they are not meant to be together and that they should accept his honesty. He blames the end of the relationship on their partner's family and their own vanity. The chorus talks about how the person has taken their friends for granted and nobody will help them anymore, not even with money. The song ends with the repeated phrase "So many people put their feet on the wall and yell hangman," which is a metaphor for the people who want this relationship to end and the singer's partner being hung out to dry.
The song describes the end of a relationship with a lot of bitterness and resentment. The lyrics are mostly about the singer telling his partner that they are not good enough for him and that they are not worth his time. The line "You are not my cup of tea" is especially cutting, indicating that there was no real chemistry between the two of them. The verse about the person taking their friends for granted suggests that they are selfish and only care about themselves, which is why nobody wants to help them anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I together.
We were once together, but that has changed.
This is not the way it's gonna be.
This is not how things will continue to be between us.
Please accept my honesty.
I am being truthful with you.
You are not my cup of tea.
I am not interested in being with you anymore.
Here's a thought. it's over.
I have come to the realization that our relationship is over.
And no it's not a temporary thing
This is a permanent situation.
Blame this on your family
Your family is partially responsible for the issues we are facing.
It's all for you your majesty
You have a sense of entitlement, and this is all for you.
You're taken all your friends for granted.
You have not appreciated your friends like you should have.
We ain't gonna help you anymore
We will no longer be there to support you when you need us.
You never let it out until the money
You never expressed your true feelings until you needed something from me.
(My) money ain't gonna help you anymore
I am no longer going to give you financial support.
You will be forgotten
I will eventually forget about you.
Easier than permanent ink
It will be easy for me to move on from you.
Even in the apple tree
Even in a beautiful and idyllic setting, you are still vain.
You love your vanity
You are obsessed with your own appearance and personality.
So many people put their feet on the wall and yell hangman
Many people try to build themselves up by tearing others down.
So many people put their feet on the wall
So many people try to elevate themselves at the expense of others.
So many people put their feet on the wall and yell hangman
Many people try to contribute to someone else's downfall to make themselves feel better.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAN AXEL, CHAD VACCARINO
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Hamzah Covers
this song needs to be more famous! this is ian's masterpiece!
Prince Rupert Drop
"Heres a thought, its over"
I love that part
Hippie 6969
This this is the greatest song ever
Peter Huber-t
Nice :3
Conker The Squirrel
:)