Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a sol… Read Full Bio ↴Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a solo artist but rather, a band; no one in Ingram Hill is actually named Ingram Hill (just like there was never a musician named Lynyrd Skynyrd or Jethro Tull -- at least not in either of those well-known '70s bands). Like Cracker, Train, and Tonic, Ingram Hill has an earthy, unpretentious approach that is relevant to both alternative pop/rock and roots rock. The Memphis-based foursome aren't an exact replica of classic rockers from the '60s and '70s -- their work is more modern -- but they do have a certain down-home rootsiness that has gone over well in Southern rock circles. That isn't to say that their sound is stereotypically southern in the way that the Marshall Tucker Band and Black Oak Arkansas were stereotypically southern back in the '70s; Ingram Hill doesn't get into hell-raisin' good ol' boy stereotypes, and their lyrics tend to be reflective, introspective, and thoughtful. Their first release came in 2002, when they put out their debut EP, Until Now, on their own label, Traveler Records, and sold around 10,000 copies. Then, in 2003, the Memphis residents released their first full-length album, June's Picture Show, produced by Rick Beato, on Traveler. June's Picture Show had only been out a few weeks when Ingram Hill signed with Hollywood Records, which re-released the album in February 2004. Cold In California, produced by Oliver Leiber, followed from Hollywood in 2007. The band released a self-entitled country record in August 2012.

Hangin' Around Again
Ingram Hill Lyrics

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Hangin' around again, in the shadow of your broken love
You let me down again, and I'm drownin' in the damage done
Hangin' around again, with my broken love left in your hand
Until you say you're not afraid to let me steal your heart
Or that you'll say a prayer for me in your bed at night
Or that you'll save a page for me in the book of your life

But now I'm

Hangin' around again waiting for you to see my light
You let me down again, cause you make me dream of you all night
And so I'll play my song for you and make it yours
So I can stay in your life always til the end of time
Or that you'll save a page for me in the book of your life
Sometimes I

Don't know why I hang around anymore
Hoping you'll love like you haven't before
Waitin' for you to come out of your shelter
Wanting to hold you

Hangin' around again waiting for you to see my light

You let me down again, cause you make me dream of you all night
Hangin' around again, with my broken love left in your hand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Hangin' Around Again by Ingram Hill express the feelings of being let down by an unrequited love. The singer is resigned to waiting for their love interest to change their mind, to see their worth and to accept their love. The opening line, "Hangin' around again, in the shadow of your broken love" implies that the singer is lingering around their love interest who is currently experiencing a heartbreak. The singer is still hoping for a chance to prove themselves to their loved one, but they have been let down before and feel like they are drowning in the hurt that has been caused.

The chorus of the song reinforces the singer's feelings of hopelessness and yearning for their love interest. They recount the ways in which they have been let down, including being made to dream of their love interest all night long. They also express the futility of their situation by stating that they'll play their song and make it theirs, hoping to cling onto any part of their love interest's life.

The bridge of the song reveals the desperation of the singer's feelings. They don't know why they hang around anymore, but they can't help hope that their love interest will love them in return. They're waiting for their loved one to come out of their shelter and be open to them. Overall, the lyrics of Hangin' Around Again convey the emotions of unrequited love, heartbreak, and hopelessness.

Line by Line Meaning

Hangin' around again, in the shadow of your broken love
I am staying close to you despite the pain caused by your past relationships.

You let me down again, and I'm drownin' in the damage done
You disappointed me once more, and I feel overwhelmed by the resulting emotional harm.

Hangin' around again, with my broken love left in your hand
I am holding onto my affection for you despite the fact that you have not reciprocated it.

Until you say you're not afraid to let me steal your heart
I am waiting for you to express that you are willing to make a deeper commitment to our relationship.

Or that you'll say a prayer for me in your bed at night
I wish that you will keep me in your thoughts and ask for my wellbeing in your nightly prayers.

Or that you'll save a page for me in the book of your life
I hope that you are willing to include me in the future you envision for yourself.

But now I'm Hangin' around again waiting for you to see my light
I am staying by your side, hoping that you will finally recognize the positive qualities I bring to our relationship.

Cause you make me dream of you all night
You occupy my thoughts and dreams even when you are not present.

And so I'll play my song for you and make it yours
I will use my creativity and talent to express my feelings for you and make you feel special.

So I can stay in your life always til the end of time
I want to remain a constant presence in your life, for eternity if possible.

Sometimes I Don't know why I hang around anymore
Occasionally, I question why I continue to stay in this relationship, despite the lack of progress.

Hoping you'll love like you haven't before
I keep holding out hope that one day you will express your love for me in a way that you have never done before.

Waitin' for you to come out of your shelter
I am eagerly waiting for you to let your guard down and be vulnerable with me.

Wanting to hold you
I desire physical closeness and intimacy with you.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUSTIN MOORE, MATT CHAMBLESS, PHIL BOGARD, RICK BEATO, SHEA SOWELL

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