Hanging
Nothing But Theives Lyrics
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Use it to take the edge off a touch
Pink one is a buzzkiller
But she stops me from feeling too much
This place stays the same
What we gonna do in the pouring rain?
Yoo hoo Mary Jane
Are you gonna come for a dance today?
Hanging by a thread
She said, "Where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go?"
Some days never end
That depends, where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go?
It's true it can't get us down forever
You say, "But hell, I swear I don't know"
Yeah, I threw my keys into the river
'Cause I, I didn't wanna go home
Goodbye, don't explain
I don't wanna know why anyway
Yoo hoo Mary Jane
Are you coming 'round for a dance today
Ooh
Hanging by a thread
She said, "Where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go?"
Some days never end
That depends, where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go?
Let's dive into this hole together, like this
And hope we never come out
Hanging by a thread
She said, "Where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go?"
Some days never end
That depends, where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go?
Where d'you wanna go? Hey!
The lyrics of "Hanging" by Nothing But Thieves speak about finding escape and respite in the midst of a disorienting and seemingly unchanging environment. The song is about the feeling of being stuck in a routine or cycle, and trying to find a way out. The first verse introduces the use of drugs as a means to cope: the blue one is a lighter drug to take the edge off, while the pink one is heavier and numbs the emotions. The lyrics then ask Mary Jane (a reference to marijuana) if she wants to come dance, portraying the urge to escape reality even further.
The chorus repeats the question of where one wants to go, suggesting a search for direction or purpose. The lyrics also note that some days feel endless and it depend on what one wants to do to break the cycle. The second verse speaks of giving up control and surrendering to the unknown. The singer throws their keys into the river, indicating a desire to let go of responsibilities and leave their troubles behind. The goodbye is permanent and doesn't require an explanation. The chorus repeats, asking where one wants to go, but now with added urgency.
The bridge contains a sinister note, with the lyrics proposing diving into a hole and never coming out. This line could be interpreted as a reference to suicidal ideation, further emphasizing the desperation for escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue one is a little chiller
The blue one has a mild effect that soothes me a bit.
Use it to take the edge off a touch
It helps in reducing the intensity of my emotions.
Pink one is a buzzkiller
The pink one dampens my spirits a bit.
But she stops me from feeling too much
But it helps in controlling my exaggerated feelings.
This place stays the same
Nothing seems to change in this monotonous place.
What we gonna do in the pouring rain?
What is there to do when everything seems gloomy and hopeless?
Yoo hoo Mary Jane
A call out to the calming effects of marijuana.
Are you gonna come for a dance today?
Will it help me forget my troubles today?
Hanging by a thread
I feel like I'm barely holding on.
She said, "Where d'you wanna go?
Asking where should we go from here?
Some days never end
Some days feel like they drag on too long.
That depends, where d'you wanna go?
Everything depends on the next step we take.
It's true it can't get us down forever
This won't bring us down permanently, but it still hurts.
You say, "But hell, I swear I don't know"
You acknowledge it's difficult to find a way out of this feeling.
Yeah, I threw my keys into the river
I don't want to go home, I'd rather stay here.
'Cause I, I didn't wanna go home
Because going home feels like going back to my problems.
Goodbye, don't explain
I don't need an explanation, I just need to leave.
I don't wanna know why anyway
Because knowing the reason won't make it better.
Let's dive into this hole together, like this
Let's face our problems together and hope for the best.
And hope we never come out
And maybe we won't make it out of this feeling.
Where d'you wanna go?
Asking again where should we go next.
Where d'you wanna go?
Repeating the question, emphasizing the uncertainty of the future.
Where d'you wanna go? Hey!
Trying to cling to some kind of optimism in the midst of all the confusion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Lawrence Irvin, Joseph Langridge-Brown, Dominic Craik, Conor Mason
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Blue one is a little chiller
Use it to take the edge off a touch
Pink one is a buzzkiller
But she stops me from feeling too much
This place stays the same
What we gonna do in the pouring rain
Yoo hoo Mary Jane
Are you gonna come for a dance today
Hanging by a thread
She said
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
Some days never end
Depends
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
It's true, it can't get us down forever
You say
But hell I swear I don't know
I threw my keys into the river
'Cause I didn't wanna go home
Goodbye, don't explain
I don't wanna know why anyway
Yoo hoo Mary Jane
Are you coming round for a dance today
Hanging by a thread
She said
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
Some days never end
Depends
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
Let's dive into this hole together, like this
And hope we never come out
Hanging by a thread
She said
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
Some days never end
Depends
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
Where do you wanna go
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