Hangman
Packs Lyrics
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Sweating through my shirt
Drooling on the sheets
Cause tomorrow it’ll hurt
There’s that guy
Smiling with his eyes
Devil makes you shake
And who am I?
I scream as I play hangman
Who am I?
I cut the tape with my teeth
Who am I
To entertain you with all these ideas?
Way back when
Just around the bend
Feeling pretty good
But tomorrow it could end
There’s that guy
Staring at your eyes
Devil makes you pay
And he makes you wanna die
And who am I?
I scream as I play hangman
Who am I?
I cut the tape with my teeth
Who am I
To entertain you with all these ideas?
In Packs's song "Hangman," the lyrics seem to be exploring themes of fear and uncertainty, as well as the struggle to understand one's own identity. The singer describes feeling anxious and overwhelmed, with physical symptoms such as sweating and drooling, as they contemplate the future and the potential for pain. At the same time, they are drawn to a mysterious and tempting figure, someone who has the power to both dazzle and intimidate them.
Throughout the song, the singer asks the titular question, "Who am I," suggesting that they are struggling to define themselves in the face of these conflicting emotions and influences. They use the metaphor of a game of hangman, in which each incorrect guess brings them closer to defeat and reveals a little more of their identity, to explore this theme. The image of cutting the tape with their teeth suggests a sense of determination and grit, even as they confront their own vulnerability and limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
All choked up
Feeling overwhelmed with emotion
Sweating through my shirt
Physical manifestation of emotional distress
Drooling on the sheets
Cause tomorrow it’ll hurt
Experiencing anxiety and fear of consequences
There’s that guy
Smiling with his eyes
Devil makes you shake
But he makes you feel alive
Encountering someone tempting but dangerous, giving mix feelings
And who am I?
I scream as I play hangman
Who am I?
I cut the tape with my teeth
Who am I
To entertain you with all these ideas?
Questioning own identity and purpose in sharing creative work
Way back when
Just around the bend
Feeling pretty good
But tomorrow it could end
Remembering a past time of happiness but acknowledging the fragility of life
There’s that guy
Staring at your eyes
Devil makes you pay
And he makes you wanna die
Encountering someone who is tormenting and causes internal conflict
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Madeline Link
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@JulianaMartins-eq6je
All choked up
Sweating through my shirt
Drooling on the sheets
Cause tomorrow it’ll hurt
There’s that guy
Staring at your eyes
Devil makes you shake
But he makes you feel alive
And who am I?
I scream as I play hangman
Who am I?
I cut the tape with my teeth
Who am I
To entertain you with all these ideas?
Way back when
Just around the bend
Feeling pretty good
But tomorrow it could end
There’s that guy
Staring at your eyes
Devil makes you pay
And he makes you wanna die
And who am I?
I scream as I play hangman
Who am I?
I cut the tape with my teeth
Who am I
To entertain you with all these ideas?
@kasieshahbaz3490
Give ma an appple
an apple for dinner
I'm so hungry
give me that apple
dessert tastes the best
eating like I'm the best
yum that's so good
I am tired of apple
Let's get going
it's time to play the song
with the rest of
the band
Let's get laid
we're old enough
let's get sex
Time to eat apple
Dessert tastes the best
eating like I'm the best
yum that's so good
I am tired of apple
Let's get laid... <3
@samderrick
Literally the definition of underrated.
@johnbgriffinjr116
Very quickly becoming one of my favorite current artists! ✌🏼
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The kids are alright.
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The non-studio versions of songs just hit different 🔥
@firetalkrecs
true
@prefuk
I can’t get enough of this version!
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we're glad you're here
@Gramatic69
Elliot smith would love this song.
@romainteleraimmobilier
Amazing 90' vibes !!! LOVE IT
@tallyveit8917
i absolutely love this, SO good!