Hangman
Left Unsaid Lyrics
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It's complicated
Sat down, what's that sound?
I passed out
Every now and then
I'd give away everything I wanted
Every now and then
I'd give away all that it meant to me (run away)
How long will it take to get it right?
[Chorus]
Better ending, it's never this way
When you call me out, when you call me out
Never ending, it's better this way
When you call me out, when you call me out
Passed lying the last time and that's why
You're talking all that, that sound it's that loud
You're passed out
Every now and then, I never said anything I wanted
Every now and then, I never said how much it meant to me (run away)
How long will it take to get it right? (run away)
How long will it take to get it right?
[Chorus: x2]
Why are things so strange?
Why are things so strange?
Why are things so strange?
Why are things so strange?
Why are things so strange?
Why are things so strange?
Why are things so strange?
Why are things so strange?
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Left Unsaid's song HANGMAN convey a sense of confusion and frustration in a relationship that seems to be at odds with itself. The first verse speaks of a situation where different people are talking about different things, leading to a feeling of complication. The singer then describes a moment where they passed out, suggesting a sense of overwhelm and helplessness. The second verse shifts to a sense of resignation, with the singer expressing a willingness to give up what they want and what is important to them, asking how long it will take to get it right.
The chorus introduces a sense of hope, with the idea that an ending might be better than the current situation. However, it is paradoxically described as both "never this way" and "never ending," suggesting that even this hope is contradictory and uncertain. The repetition of "when you call me out" suggests that this relationship is based on confrontation, and that this is the only way any resolution can be found.
The repeated phrase "why are things so strange?" reinforces the idea of confusion and adds a sense of inevitability to the situation. It does not seem like the singer knows how to fix things or even what the problem is. Ultimately, the song conveys a sense of powerlessness in the face of a situation that is both complicated and contradictory.
Line by Line Meaning
He said, she said, we said
There have been discussions and conflicts involving multiple people, including me.
It's complicated
The situation is complex and difficult to understand or resolve.
Sat down, what's that sound?
Something unexpected happened, arousing curiosity and causing me to pause.
I passed out
I was overwhelmed and unable to cope with the situation, therefore losing consciousness.
Every now and then, I'd give away everything I wanted
Occasionally, I sacrificed my own desires and needs for someone else's benefit.
Every now and then, I'd give away all that it meant to me (run away)
Sometimes, I abandoned what was valuable and important to me to escape from a problematic situation.
How long will it take to get it right? (run away)
How much more time and effort must be invested to make things better?
[Chorus]
Better ending, it's never this way
When you call me out, when you call me out
Never ending, it's better this way
When you call me out, when you call me out
The best outcome is rarely achieved in such conflict-ridden circumstances. However, when I am challenged and provoked, it can lead to a more positive resolution.
Passed lying the last time and that's why
You're talking all that, that sound it's that loud
You're passed out
Deceit or betrayal occurred in the last interaction, and this is why there is a lot of commotion now. The other person is also overwhelmed by the situation.
Every now and then, I never said anything I wanted
Sometimes, I didn't express my thoughts or desires for fear of causing more problems or making things worse.
Every now and then, I never said how much it meant to me (run away)
Sometimes, I didn't acknowledge how important certain things or people were to me, and instead chose to avoid the situation entirely.
Why are things so strange?
I am confused and unsure about why things are so complicated and problematic.
[Chorus: x2]
The same sentiments are repeated, as the best outcomes can only be achieved through direct confrontation and open communication.
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