Hangin' On
Scarecrow & Tinmen Lyrics
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I ain't got much
Another step is hard when you've fallen
I need a crutch
[Pre-Chorus]
And if I do go on, who will stand with me
Will I ever look You square into Your eyes
The healing antidote for my vanity
[Chorus]
And I'm hanging on with you in me
And I'm hanging on with you
And I'm hanging on with you in me
And I'm hanging on, hanging on?
I had to borrow honour to get here
This life?s so tough
One broken man has fallen to pieces
I'm feeling crushed
[Pre-Chorus]
And if I do go on, who will stand with me
Will I ever look You square into Your eyes
Poisoned from this guilt, tell me is Your name
The healing antidote for my vanity
[Chorus] x2
And I'm hanging on with you in me
And I'm hanging on with you
And I'm hanging on with you in me
And I'm hanging on, I'm hanging on
And I'm hanging on with you in me
And I'm hanging on with you
And I'm hanging on with you in me
And I'm hanging on, hanging on
Hanging on, hanging on, hanging on
Hanging on, hanging on, hanging on?
The lyrics to Scarecrow & Tinmen's "Hangin' On" express the struggles of a person who has had to compromise their values and integrity to achieve success. The first verse acknowledges the cost of their actions, as they confess to having sold their honor. Despite their success, they feel vulnerable and weakened, with each step feeling like a great effort that requires a crutch.
The pre-chorus expresses the person's anxiety over the future, wondering who will stand with them if they continue on their current path. They also express their desire to reconcile with their conscience, asking if God or some other higher power can provide the "healing antidote" for their vanity.
The chorus repeats the phrase "And I'm hanging on with you in me" several times, suggesting that the person is holding onto something greater than themselves to get through their struggles. They also repeat the line "And I'm hanging on, hanging on" with increasing desperation, suggesting that they are barely holding on and need something to hold onto.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hangin' On" are a powerful portrayal of the internal struggles of someone who has made compromises to achieve their goals. They express the deep desire for redemption and the strength needed to continue moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I had to sell my honour to get here
I made sacrifices to reach where I am, compromising my values
I ain't got much
My current state is not prosperous, I lack many things
Another step is hard when you've fallen
It's difficult to progress once you've faced setbacks
I need a crutch
I require support and assistance to keep going
And if I do go on, who will stand with me
If I choose to carry on, will I have the companionship of others?
Will I ever look You square into Your eyes
Will I gain the courage to face my fears
Poisoned from this guilt, tell me is Your name
Can you cure my sense of guilt? Do you offer me salvation?
The healing antidote for my vanity
Can you help me overcome my self-importance and conceit?
And I'm hanging on with you in me
I'm surviving, with the thought of you inside me
And I'm hanging on with you
I'm relying on you to keep me going
And I'm hanging on, hanging on?
I'm still holding on, despite the uncertainty
I had to borrow honour to get here
I had to rely on others' reputations to get to where I am
This life?s so tough
Life is a challenging journey
One broken man has fallen to pieces
I am shattered and broken, struggling to cope
And I'm hanging on, I'm hanging on
I'm persisting despite the obstacles
Hanging on, hanging on, hanging on
I'm still hanging on, despite the ongoing challenges
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRIS EAST, MICKEY JUPP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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