Hung
LionLimb Lyrics
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She wore a faded calico dress
Upon her walls a wreck of excess
I had no place there, saw you everywhere
On one finger she keeps silver hung
And on one finger I find I am strung
I notice when you reach for me
Tell me what I’ve got to do to get further without you
The lyrics to LionLimb's song "Hung" depict a complex and bittersweet relationship. The singer describes a woman who wears a faded calico dress and has an accumulation of excess in her life, possibly symbolizing emotional baggage or a tumultuous past. The singer feels out of place in this environment but is constantly reminded of someone, likely the woman, everywhere they look.
The mention of a silver hung on one finger suggests that the woman wears a silver ring, which may hold symbolic value. On the other hand, the singer is emotionally attached or "strung" to her, indicating a deep connection. The lyrics reveal the singer's keen observation of the woman reaching out to them, forcing them to question their own identity and who they need to become in order to move forward without her.
Line by Line Meaning
She wore a faded calico dress
The way she dressed hinted at her humble and worn-out state
Upon her walls a wreck of excess
Her walls were adorned with remnants of material possessions that were once treasured, but now seem excessive and meaningless
I had no place there, saw you everywhere
Although I didn't belong in her presence, I constantly saw glimpses of you, reminding me of the connection between us
On one finger she keeps silver hung
A silver object, possibly a ring, is a constant adornment on one of her fingers, symbolizing a significant attachment or commitment
And on one finger I find I am strung
On one of my fingers, metaphorically, I feel emotionally attached and strung along, entangled by the complexities of our relationship
I notice when you reach for me
I am aware of the moments when you seek my presence or seek to connect with me
Who is it that I have to be
I question and struggle with the need to fulfill certain expectations or roles in order to maintain a connection with you
Tell me what I’ve got to do to get further without you
Please reveal to me the actions or changes I need to make in order to progress and move forward in life without relying on your presence or influence
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Written by: Bronaugh Stewart Jesse
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