Hang On
Mix Mob Lyrics
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We all have things in our hearts that we try so hard to do
You sold your soul to the devil to spread your wings and fly
Now soon comes the rain - tear drops from angel eyes
Chase the rainbow to grab that gold
Traded in your soul for no one left to hold
All alone on a level, out of reach, so high
The life you know got turned around
Up and down and up and down
'Til you hit the ground
Easy come, Easy go
Couldn't hang on to what you had before
Day by day...you lost your way
Innocence was sacred in your youth
Innocence got tainted when you lost sight of the truth
You live in a fantasy confused by big, bright lights
You can't tell right from wrong and you can't tell wrong from right
But everyday is a brand new day
Get back to your core and you might just change your ways
Cause when your fantasy falls before your eyes
Fallen of the clouds then you realize
The life you knew got turned around
Up and down and up and down
'Til you hit the ground
Easy come, Easy go
Couldn't hang on to what you had before
Day by day...you lost your way
Easy come, Easy go
Hang on to what you had before
That day...you lost your way
Day by day you lost your way
Forgot your roots, sold your soul, and said come what may
Now your back is restin' flat against the wall yeah, yeah
And we watched you fall
Easy come, Easy go
Couldn't hang on to what you had before
Day by day...you lost your way
Easy come, Easy go
Hang on to what you had before
That day...you lost your way...
The lyrics of Mix Mob's song Hang On talk about chasing dreams and the price one pays to achieve them. The song highlights the idea that one can get lost and forget their core values while hunting down success. The first stanza talks about the sacrifices one makes while trying to achieve their dreams. The line "You sold your soul to the devil to spread your wings and fly" implies that the singer may have compromised their values in the pursuit of success. However, soon comes the rain or tears, signifying that success comes with its own set of issues and the cost may not be worth it.
The second stanza is more reflective, talking about the after-effects of chasing dreams. The line "Easy come, Easy go, Couldn't hang on to what you had before" implies that success is easy to come by but just as easy to lose. The phrase "Fallen off the clouds - ain't too proud to cry" shows that even the most successful people fall, and it is nothing to be ashamed of. The singer advises to get back to one's roots and change their ways to turn their life around for the better. The stanza ends with "day by day you lost your way," indicating that the loss of innocence was gradual and not sudden.
Overall, the song shows that success comes at a cost and it's essential to hold onto one's values while chasing dreams. It also emphasizes the idea that while life may throw curveballs, it is never too late to change one's ways and get back on track.
Line by Line Meaning
We all have dreams that we'd die to pursue
Each of us has aspirations that we are willing to go to great lengths for.
We all have things in our hearts that we try so hard to do
We all have ambitions that we put a lot of effort into achieving.
You sold your soul to the devil to spread your wings and fly
You made a regrettable decision to give up your moral values in order to achieve your goals.
Now soon comes the rain - tear drops from angel eyes
Pain and disappointment are imminent consequences of your actions.
Chase the rainbow to grab that gold
Pursue your dreams in order to achieve success.
Traded in your soul for no one left to hold
Sacrificed your values for your own personal gain, leaving you with no one to rely on.
All alone on a level, out of reach, so high
You are isolated and unreachable from others due to your success.
Fallen off the clouds - aint' too proud to cry
Your fall from success has humbled you to the point where you are willing to show emotions.
The life you know got turned around
Your familiar and comfortable life took a sudden change of direction.
Up and down and up and down
Life has its ups and downs, and you are experiencing both extremes.
'Til you hit the ground
You reached the bottom due to your actions and choices.
Easy come, Easy go
Success came quickly and left just as easily.
Couldn't hang on to what you had before
You were unable to sustain your success.
Day by day...you lost your way
You gradually lost sight of your values and morals over time.
Innocence was sacred in your youth
You valued innocence and purity when you were younger.
Innocence got tainted when you lost sight of the truth
You became corrupted and lost your moral compass.
You live in a fantasy confused by big, bright lights
You are caught up in a glamorous world and have lost touch with reality.
You can't tell right from wrong and you can't tell wrong from right
Your judgment is impaired, and you cannot differentiate between what is acceptable and unacceptable.
But everyday is a brand new day
Every day provides an opportunity for a fresh start.
Get back to your core and you might just change your ways
Reconnect with your values to make positive changes in your behavior.
Cause when your fantasy falls before your eyes
When your perfect world comes crashing down,
Fallen of the clouds then you realize
You will come to the realization that you are not invincible.
Easy come, Easy go
Success came easily but did not last long.
Hang on to what you had before
Hold on to your values and morals from your past.
That day...you lost your way
The day you lost touch with your values and morals was the day you lost sight of where you were going in life.
Forgot your roots, sold your soul, and said come what may
You lost touch with your values and principles and were willing to do anything for your own benefit.
Now your back is restin' flat against the wall yeah, yeah
You have hit rock bottom.
And we watched you fall
Others observed your downfall because of your actions.
Contributed by Chase I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.