Hang 'Em High
Nick Nolan Lyrics


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I've been runnin since I was born
Without anywhere to go
Trading shots with the devil himself
And handed him my soul
I won't go down without a fight
Cause I know I'm gonna die
Hang em high
I got a shotgun cross my back
And a six gun in my hand
You better get your shot off first
Cause I'll kill you where you stand
And I won't go down without a fight
Cause I know I'm gonna die
Hang em high
Yeah, I'll hang em high
Yeah, I'll hang em high
Lets go
They tell me when the rope's pulled tight
You'll beg em to set you free
But I'll stare em right in the eye
Till they cut me from that tree
And I won't go down without a fight
Cause I know I'm gonna die
Hang em high
Yeah, I'll hang em high




Yeah, I'll hang em high
Hang em high

Overall Meaning

The song "Hang 'Em High" by Nick Nolan can be interpreted as a story of a person who has been running all their life and trading shots with the devil. The lyrics suggest that the person has made a deal with the devil and given up their soul in exchange for something, maybe power or success, and now they have to pay the price for it. The person seems to be prepared for their ultimate fate, which is to be hanged, and they won't go down without a fight. They have a shotgun and a six-gun, and they are ready to kill anyone who comes after them. The lyrics show that the person is a tough and fearless fighter who is not afraid to face death.


The chorus of the song "Hang 'Em High" repeats the line "Yeah, I'll hang em high" multiple times, emphasizing the person's determination to seek vengeance on those who want to hang them. The lyrics suggest that the person is not afraid of death but rather wants to fight until their last breath. The line "But I'll stare em right in the eye till they cut me from that tree" shows that the person is not going to show any fear even when they are facing their execution.


Overall, the lyrics of "Hang 'Em High" by Nick Nolan are powerful and intense, portraying the story of a person who has made a deal with the devil and is now facing their ultimate fate. The lyrics show the person's bravery, toughness, and willingness to fight until the end.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been runnin since I was born
My life has been an endless journey without direction or purpose.


Without anywhere to go
I have no destination or aim for my roaming existence.


Trading shots with the devil himself
I have faced countless dangers and risks and have fought formidable foes.


And handed him my soul
In exchange for my freedom and survival, I have given up a fundamental part of my being.


I won't go down without a fight
I will resist my inevitable demise with all my strength and will.


Cause I know I'm gonna die
I am fully aware of my mortality and that death is an eventual fate.


Hang em high
I will take revenge on those who have wronged me and bring them to justice.


I got a shotgun cross my back
I am armed with powerful weapons to defend myself and attack my enemies.


And a six gun in my hand
In addition to my shotgun, I carry a handgun for close combat.


You better get your shot off first
In any confrontation, the first to shoot has a better chance of survival.


Cause I'll kill you where you stand
I am not afraid to use lethal force to protect my own life.


Yeah, I'll hang em high
I will not hesitate to carry out punishment on my enemies even if it means execution.


Lets go
I am ready and willing to take action and initiate a fight.


They tell me when the rope's pulled tight
It is rumored that the execution method for wrongdoers is hanging.


You'll beg em to set you free
It is common for the condemned to plead for mercy and forgiveness.


But I'll stare em right in the eye
I will not cower or show fear even in the face of death.


Till they cut me from that tree
I will not give up or give in until the very end when my physical body is removed from this world.


Hang em high
My enemies will face the ultimate punishment for their wrongs against me and others.


Yeah, I'll hang em high
I am committed and determined to carry out this punishment to the fullest extent.




Writer(s): Nicholas Nolan

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