Hangman
Kid Mountain Lyrics

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Some are good and some are bad
The goal is to find the best new dad
Coupons come and coupons go
But loyalty cards will save you dough, bro

If you're the sun then you're strong and brave
But I am a prisoner trapped in this cage of
Hating everything

Now I am a vulture and I'm preening my wings

With the hanging man
Who tried to sing you something heartfelt
But the truth was to hard to tell so he lied
He died with the sun in his eyes - oh my
His last words were something that rhymed

Hey can I tell you something weird?
A man doesn't shave then he grows a big beard
Tricks and traps and games and fame
A dog isn't smart unless he knows his own name

I was the prince but I lost my keys
The queen's in the castle and she's reigning supreme but
Hating everything
Now I am a vulture with the talons that cling

To the hanging man
Who tried to sing her something heartfelt
But the truth was hard to tell so he lied

He died with the sun in his eyes - oh my
His last words were something that rhymed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hangman" by Kid Mountain explore themes of struggle, identity, and deception. The song opens by contrasting the concepts of good and bad, suggesting a search for an ideal father figure. The mention of coupons and loyalty cards implies a practical approach to navigating life's challenges and saving money, highlighting the importance of resourcefulness in difficult situations.

The imagery of being the sun symbolizes strength and bravery, while the persona feels imprisoned by their circumstances, expressing a sense of despair and resentment towards everything. The metaphor of a vulture preening its wings conveys a sense of self-absorption and self-preservation in a harsh environment, perhaps reflecting on the idea of survival at all costs.

The hanging man in the lyrics symbolizes someone who bears the burden of emotional honesty and vulnerability, attempting to express genuine feelings but finding it difficult to confront the truth. The reference to his last words being something that rhymed suggests a struggle between authenticity and self-preservation through deception. This theme of internal conflict and the consequences of dishonesty resonates throughout the song.

The final verses depict a loss of identity and power, with the persona feeling like a prince who has lost his way and a queen reigning supreme in her castle. The repetition of hating everything reinforces a sense of disillusionment and detachment from the world. The vulture imagery emphasizes a predatory nature, clinging to past regrets and missed opportunities. The song ends with a poignant reflection on the hanging man's futile attempt to convey heartfelt emotions, ultimately resorting to falsehoods and facing a tragic demise with unfulfilled aspirations.

Line by Line Meaning

Some are good and some are bad
Not everyone is inherently good or bad

The goal is to find the best new dad
The aim is to find a suitable father figure

Coupons come and coupons go
Discounts may come and go

But loyalty cards will save you dough, bro
Loyalty cards can help you save money

If you're the sun then you're strong and brave
Confidence and strength are associated with being the sun

But I am a prisoner trapped in this cage of
Feeling stuck in a metaphorical cage

Hating everything
Feeling resentment towards everything

Now I am a vulture and I'm preening my wings
Now I am indulging in self-admiration and grooming

With the hanging man
Reflecting on issues or themes related to the hanging man

Who tried to sing you something heartfelt
Who attempted to express sincere emotions through song

But the truth was too hard to tell so he lied
But found it difficult to convey the truth and resorted to falsehood

He died with the sun in his eyes - oh my
He passed away with a sense of brightness and illumination within him

His last words were something that rhymed
His final words featured a rhyme

Hey can I tell you something weird?
Can I share an odd fact or observation with you?

A man doesn't shave then he grows a big beard
Men who refrain from shaving tend to grow substantial beards

Tricks and traps and games and fame
Deceptions, pitfalls, games, and fame

A dog isn't smart unless he knows his own name
A dog's intelligence is often judged by its ability to respond to its name

I was the prince but I lost my keys
I was once in a position of privilege, but now I feel lost

The queen's in the castle and she's reigning supreme but
The queen resides in the castle and holds power, yet

Hating everything
Disliking everything

Now I am a vulture with the talons that cling
Now I am like a vulture, with claws that grip tightly

To the hanging man
Referring to the hanging man once more

Who tried to sing her something heartfelt
Who attempted to serenade her with a sincere message

But the truth was hard to tell so he lied
But he found it challenging to reveal the truth and resorted to deception

He died with the sun in his eyes - oh my
He passed away with a sense of warmth and illumination in his gaze

His last words were something that rhymed
His final words were a poetic or rhyming expression

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cole Wuilleumier, Derek Goulet, Tim Bruce-Patterson, Tyler Chauncey, Tyler Rosenholm

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