Hangman
LIVING ROOM - Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics
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And Dirty Crooks without a clue
You're here to save face
And I say hangman, I'm on to you
Hangman, it's not your fault
Commit this to memory
The bright ideas are wasted and lost along the way
Last call for medicine
To count me in and turn me loose
I never meant to hurt anything
But I never cared too
[Chorus]
COMMIT THIS TO MEMORY
(commit this to memory)
COMMIT THIS TO MEMORY
(commit this to memory)
COMMIT THIS TO MEMORY
(commit this to memory)
COMMIT THIS TO MEMORY
I'm just a guy that never tried
I'm just a stupid fuck with brilliant luck
And sometimes a bright idea
So shower me in a chorus of compliments
And verse I don't deserve
I might run but I'll never hide
Hey, that's not right
You can't complain
"everything's gonna be just fine"
Said the bird to the powerline
If memory serves, they're my flowers
This game's called "catch me if you can"
As if we haven't already been through enough
Fed up with "made you look"
And dirty crooks without a clue
You're here to save face
And I say Hangman I'm on to you
The lyrics of "Hangman" by Motion City Soundtrack convey a sense of frustration and detachment from the world. The opening lines express annoyance with people who try to deceive others with their facade of innocence ("Fed up with 'I made you look' / And Dirty Crooks without a clue / You're here to save face"). The singer, however, sees through the charade and directly addresses the "Hangman," who symbolizes the dishonesty and manipulation that surround them ("I say hangman, I'm on to you").
The song continues with a reflection on personal responsibility and the realization that one's own choices and actions have consequences. The line "Hangman, it's not your fault / Commit this to memory" suggests that the blame should not be shifted onto others, but rather should be internalized and remembered for future reference. The lyrics also touch on the idea of missed opportunities and wasted potential ("The bright ideas are wasted and lost along the way / Last call for medicine / To count me in and turn me loose"). It implies a sense of regret for not fully seizing the chances to make a positive impact, although not necessarily intentionally causing harm ("I never meant to hurt anything / But I never cared too").
Overall, "Hangman" showcases a sense of disillusionment with the world and a recognition of one's own flaws and missed opportunities. The lyrics ask the listener to commit these lessons and experiences to memory in order to grow and better navigate through life.
Line by Line Meaning
Fed up with "I made you look"
Tired of being deceived and manipulated
And Dirty Crooks without a clue
Referring to deceitful individuals who are unaware of their actions
You're here to save face
Trying to protect one's reputation and image
And I say hangman, I'm on to you
Aware of the manipulative tactics and intentions of the person being referred to as 'hangman'
Hangman, it's not your fault
Recognizing that the blame lies with the person being addressed as 'hangman'
Commit this to memory
Remember this and learn from it
The bright ideas are wasted and lost along the way
Creative and innovative ideas are being disregarded and overlooked
Last call for medicine
A plea for something to numb the emotional pain or distress
To count me in and turn me loose
Include me in the situation and set me free
I never meant to hurt anything
Not intending to cause harm to anyone or anything
But I never cared too
Lacking concern or empathy
COMMIT THIS TO MEMORY
Emphasizing the importance of remembering and learning from the experiences
I'm just a guy that never tried
Someone who hasn't made an effort or taken risks
I'm just a stupid fuck with brilliant luck
An unintelligent person who has somehow been fortunate
And sometimes a bright idea
Occasionally having a clever or innovative thought
So shower me in a chorus of compliments
Seeking validation and praise from others
And verse I don't deserve
Receiving recognition or admiration that is deemed undeserved
I might run but I'll never hide
Attempting to avoid problems or confrontations, but not truly escaping them
Hey, that's not right
Expressing disagreement or disapproval
You can't complain
Not having the right to voice grievances or dissatisfaction
"Everything's gonna be just fine"
A reassurance that things will work out positively
Said the bird to the powerline
An ironic statement implying naive optimism
If memory serves, they're my flowers
Remembering something that holds personal significance or relevance
This game's called "catch me if you can"
A metaphorical reference to a challenging situation where escape is attempted
As if we haven't already been through enough
Expressing exasperation or fatigue from enduring difficult circumstances
Fed up with "made you look"
Tired of being deceived and manipulated
And dirty crooks without a clue
Referring to deceitful individuals who are unaware of their actions
You're here to save face
Trying to protect one's reputation and image
And I say Hangman I'm on to you
Aware of the manipulative tactics and intentions of the person being referred to as 'hangman'
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JESSE MACK JOHNSON, JOSHUA ALLEN CAIN, JUSTIN COURTNEY PIERRE, MATTHEW SCOTT TAYLOR, TONY RICHARD THAXTON
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