Hang Them All
Tapes & Tapes Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Tale was full of rocks and sand
And all you ever needed was a hand
I was drawn upon your hands
And holding on for strangeness just for friends

Grow [x4]
For more [x4]
And heads [x4]
Will roll [x4]

Are your heads on high?
You're waitin' for a conversation
Are you gonna tow that line?

And, are you healin'? [x3]

What you might believe before
And you might believe in when the tide runs, runs
All you are the best of friends
And all you offered at all with the sides run, round

I saw [x4]
I had [x4]
These times (x4]f
I roll [x2]
And when you come back, I'll come runnin'

With your hearts set high
It's a marriage made for condescending
Are you gonna hold that line?
And, are you holdin', are you crimp?

I put all my heads on high
Waitin' for a conversation
Are you gonna tow that line?
And, are you healin', are you healin', are you feelin'

Hang them all [x4]

Need you, needed something

Hang them all [x4]

They need you, bleed for something





Hang them all [x8]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hang Them All" by Tapes & Tapes carry a certain level of ambiguity, as it is not fully clear what the meaning of the song is. The opening lines suggest a tale that is filled with rocks and sand, indicating something arduous or difficult. The following lines appear to be about finding solace and support in a friend, holding onto them through life's strangeness. The chorus repeats the ominous lines, "heads will roll", which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the consequences of one's actions.


The second verse brings up the idea of waiting for a conversation, potentially alluding to a struggle with communication or connection. "Towing the line" suggests conforming to expectations or obligations, and "healing" could be a reference to emotional wounds that need to be addressed. The bridge is disjointed and somewhat surreal, describing belief in things that may change with the tide and the importance of friends.


The final repetition of "hang them all" is forceful and could be seen as a call to action, though it's not entirely clear who or what is being referred to. Overall, the song has a slightly menacing feel to it, with hints of frustration and unrest.


Line by Line Meaning

Tale was full of rocks and sand
The scenario was not very favorable and had its challenges, represented by rocks and sand.


And all you ever needed was a hand
In such a situation, one needed help and support from others, simply a hand to hold onto.


I was drawn upon your hands
The singer found comfort and strength in the supportive hands of their friend.


And holding on for strangeness just for friends
Despite the struggles and difficulties, the artist clung to their friendship with their companion for comfort and solidarity.


Grow [x4] For more [x4] And heads [x4] Will roll [x4]
These lines represent a growing, ambitious mentality with a sense of superiority, as emphasized by the reference to heads rolling.


Are your heads on high? You're waitin' for a conversation Are you gonna tow that line?
The singer questions if there's a readiness for a serious talk and if the audience will conform to their way of thinking.


And, are you healin'? [x3]
The singer continues to question their audience, asking if they are recovering from past events and experiences.


What you might believe before And you might believe in when the tide runs, runs All you are the best of friends And all you offered at all with the sides run, round
These lines express the idea that one's beliefs may change over time, but true friends remain a constant source of support and loyalty through all the ups and downs.


I saw [x4] I had [x4] These times (x4] f I roll [x2] And when you come back, I'll come runnin'
The artist reminisces about the past, recalling specific moments and emotions, and declares their loyalty and devotion to their friend.


With your hearts set high It's a marriage made for condescending Are you gonna hold that line? And, are you holdin', are you crimp?
The artist references a potentially arrogant, superior attitude from their friend, questioning if they will maintain this stance and asking if they are holding back or hesitating on something.


I put all my heads on high Waitin' for a conversation Are you gonna tow that line? And, are you healin', are you healin', are you feelin'
The singer asserts themselves, declaring their readiness for a serious talk and questioning their friend's emotional state.


Hang them all [x4] Need you, needed something Hang them all [x4] They need you, bleed for something Hang them all [x8]
These repeated lines represent a sense of aggression and bitterness, feeling that others are trying to take advantage or exploit the artist's vulnerabilities.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

Raww

super underrated song & video!

Peter Edwards

This track is boss, yo.

LivingLightsCoalition

video is hilarious

No Body

MTVU days

Originalkulaid

Martin Starr's twin?

More Versions