1. One of… Read Full Bio ↴There is at least three bands / artists called Loose Ends.
1. One of the top British dance and urban contemporary trios in the early 1980s, Loose Ends formed in London, United Kingdom. They were originally called Loose End and included Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol. Virgin signed them in 1981, and their début was written by Chris and Eddie Amoo. The group changed its name to Loose Ends in 1983 and signed with MCA in America in 1984. Their single 'Hanging on a String (Contemplating)' topped the R&B charts in 1985, and they repeated that achievement in 1986 with 'Slow Down'. Their last hit was 'Watching You' in 1988, which reached number two. The group shuffled its line-up in 1990 for the release of the album, Look How Long, with McIntosh now joined by Linda Carriere and Sunay Suleyman. McIntosh also produced several artists, notably Caron Wheeler.
2. Formed in Bexley Heath, Kent, United Kingdom, in late 1963, Loose Ends were led by singer Alan Marshall. By the time they landed a semi-residency at the Mayfair club, The Scotch of St. James (in February 1966) the group had signed to Decca. A July 1966 début single ('Send The People Away' b/w 'I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore') while the group's soulful rendition of George Harrison's 'Taxman' curiously came out on 5 August 1966, the same day The Beatles' version came out on their 'Revolver' LP. The band fell apart in the autumn of 1966. Marshall assembled a new Loose Ends (with the aid of a Croydon band called The Subjects), while keyboardist Roy Davies and bassist Dave Collman formed a rival line-up, almost inevitably called New Loose Ends.
3. Loose Ends was an early / mid 1980s influenced hardcore punk band from central New Jersey, NJ. United States. Their first EP, 'Cut Loose', was released in 2011.
Hangin' On A String
Loose Ends Lyrics
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for you to come to me
What did I do wrong
It's all a mystery to me
Baby I feel it too
What am I supposed to do
Maybe I've just changed
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I'm not your plaything
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
Am I your plaything
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
With my heart,my love
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
With my heart,my love
Do you mean to say
that after all this time
i've waited like a fool
now who's been changin' you
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I'm not your plaything
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I aint your plaything
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I'm masquerading
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I aint your plaything,whoa
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
Come on, child
Take me by the hand
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I'm not your plaything,no,no,no
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
Hang on,hang on, yeah
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
I'm not your plaything
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
You never told me
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating (I'm not your plaything)
The song "Hangin' On a String" by Loose Ends is about a relationship that is in limbo. The singer has been waiting for their partner to fully commit and come to them, but they are unsure of where they stand with this person. The lyrics express the confusion and frustration that come with not knowing where one stands in a relationship. The singer questions if they have done something wrong and wonders if they are still the right person for their partner.
The chorus repeats the line "You've got me hangin' on a string now, am I your plaything?" which represents the feeling of being held in suspense and being unsure if they are being played or not. The second verse suggests that the partner may have changed their mind about the relationship, but hasn't communicated this to the singer. The bridge of the song calls for action, asking to be taken by the hand, perhaps a plea for clarity and honesty in the relationship.
Overall, the song captures the emotional turmoil of being strung along by someone who cannot or will not commit.
Line by Line Meaning
I've waited oh so long
I have been longing for your arrival for an extended period of time
for you to come to me
I have been waiting for you to join me
What did I do wrong
I am unclear about what actions I have taken that were inappropriate
It's all a mystery to me
I am completely confused about the current situation
Baby I feel it too
I understand your emotions
What am I supposed to do
I am confused about what my next step should be
Maybe I've just changed
Perhaps I have undergone certain transformations
Or could I be wrong for you
Is it possible that I am not the right person for you?
You,you've got me hangin' on a string now
You have complete control over me
I'm not your plaything
I'm not someone you can use at your will
Am I your plaything
Do you consider me as someone you can manipulate at your will?
You never told me you were waiting,contemplating
You never disclosed to me that you were pondering or hesitating
With my heart,my love
With the love and passion that I had given you
Do you mean to say
Are you implying that
that after all this time
Even after waiting for so long
i've waited like a fool
I had waited foolishly
now who's been changin' you
Who could have brought about the changes in you?
I'm masquerading
I am not expressing my genuine emotions
I aint your plaything
I am not someone you can use at your will
Come on, child
Please take the lead
Take me by the hand
Hold my hand and guide me
Hang on,hang on, yeah
Have faith and persevere
You never told me
You never disclosed to me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL MCINTOSH, JANE EUGENE, STEVE NICHOL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ayindewoods9285
This classic never gets old!!! Still a banger in 2022 🔥🔥🔥
@madeleinestg6141
Absolutely love this song and its 2023
@debrarogers6529
I absolutely love this song. It never gets old with me.
@SharonThyme
Angie Pangie Chicago 9 xx love n blessings ❤
@brianmock9195
Bass and Tempo heaven....!
Saw them perform this in London a couple of weeks ago,still knocking it out the ball park !
@dancefloor9032
This is called a Moog Bass, this synthesizer is being built again because it is very popular in today's music. Greetings from Heidelberg / Germany
@BlackPanther-yv7ib
Really? I thought they broke up?
@brianmock9195
Stop started a few times down the years,Carl McIntosh original on lead vocals,Two current female members since around 1989/90@@BlackPanther-yv7ib
@reneehorne8722
This song was banging in the 80s and its still banging in the 2000s. Love Loose Ends. One of my favorite groups of all time. ❤💋😍
@662chillin
This song will not get old