"That's Not My Name" rose to the top of the U.K. charts in May 2008, the same month that the duo's debut album, We Started Nothing, appeared. The Ting Tings spent the rest of 2008 and a large part of 2009 touring in support of the album, which eventually sold over two million copies worldwide, won the 2009 Ivor Novello Award for Best Album, and earned the group a Best New Artist Grammy nomination that December. Early in 2010, De Martino and White moved to Berlin to work on songs for their second album. Inspired by the city's atmosphere and the cold weather, they went in a darker, more electronic direction with their new songs. In August 2010, the Ting Tings offered a taste of their new material, premiering the single "Hands" -- which was mixed by Calvin Harris -- on BBC Radio 1 and officially releasing it that October. After extensive touring and over eight months recording in Germany and Spain, in March 2012 the Ting Tings offered their sophomore album, Sounds from Nowheresville, a collection of songs inspired by the exuberant freedom of the Beastie Boys' classic Paul's Boutique. Two years later, third album Super Critical surfaced. Its October release date was preceded by the April release of first single "Wrong Club."
Hang It Up
The Ting Tings Lyrics
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They're killing me with friendly fire
We meet beneath the
They're walking us by, just stay for me
My friends they got a worry mort
They meet outside the corner store
And walk the pavement, miss the cracks
Live up tricks when you don't have a thing
Live like a hippy if you wanna be king
People say is not worth the wait
Everybody loves somebody to hate
I'm not gonna go and mosh this room of vein
While looking at this again
Hard working in division
Send all the weak, can't get to prison
I wanna write about setting something free
All the changes drives us back to see
And this is all about starting out again
Same, or same, or never same
So friends won't buy, won't get a job
Me boys and girls
Slow parties, we sit on the ground
I rather be, just let me down
People say is not worth the wait
Everybody loves somebody to hate
And you can hang it up, And you can hang it up
This time baby you can hang it up
You can hang it up, And you can hang it up
This time baby you can hang it up
You can hang it up, And you can hang it up
This time baby you can hang it up
You can hang it up, And you can hang it up
This time baby you can hang it up
Could've been a lawyer, take while you can
Never been happy since time began
It's getting kinda heavy, I'm a body full of bagbones
Spread it in the fire, driven me in brackstones
You got the time, they all can wait
You wanna start talking, cause it's not too late
Aquarium, staring em
Everybody loves somebody to hate
Break it, make it, you can make the break
Back and for fucksake just make it great
Intake, don't fake, gonna let go
Make all the changes that you need to make
Stand back, give it up, ain't life a bitch
No-one makin' you just you for this
Insane else is failure maintain
Time for you to re-arrange
And you can hang it up, And you can hang it up
This time baby you can hang it up
You can hang it up, And you can hang it up
This time baby you can hang it up
You can hang it up, And you can hang it up
This time baby you can hang it up
You can hang it up, And you can hang it up
This time baby you can hang it up
The lyrics of The Ting Tings's song "Hang It Up" are about how the singer's friends are a bad influence on her, as they are always getting her high and leading her to dangerous situations. The lyrics "My friends they get me higher and higher, They're killing me with friendly fire" convey this sentiment. The phrase "friendly fire" is commonly used to describe when a person is harmed unintentionally by someone they trust. The singer is aware of the harmful influence of her friends, but she still can't help but join them on their adventures. The lyrics "I join them mid but can't relax" illustrate the singer's ambivalence about her involvement with her friends.
The lyrics also explore themes of conformity, rebellion, and the search for meaning. The lines "Live up tricks when you don't have a thing, Live like a hippy if you wanna be king" suggest that people often feel compelled to project a certain image in order to gain status and approval from others. The lyrics "I wanna write about setting something free, All the changes drives us back to see, And this is all about starting out again, Same, or same, or never same" convey the sentiment that the singer is searching for something more meaningful and fulfilling in her life. The lyrics "Everybody loves somebody to hate" hint at the idea that people enjoy tearing others down in order to build themselves up.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hang It Up" reveal the complicated relationship between the singer and her friends, as well as her desire to break away from their influence and find her own path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
My friends they get me higher and higer
My friends take me to new heights and make me feel great
They're killing me with friendly fire
Their excessive kindness is overwhelming me and causing harm
We meet beneath the
We gather together in a certain place
They're walking us by, just stay for me
They lead and guide us, and I follow them
My friends they got a worry mort
My friends have a lot of worries
They meet outside the corner store
They gather outside a local store
And walk the pavement, miss the cracks
They walk on the pavement and avoid stepping on cracks
I join them mid but can't relax
I try to join them in their activities, but I'm unable to fully relax
Live up tricks when you don't have a thing
Try to be successful with what you have, even if it's not much
Live like a hippy if you wanna be king
Adopt a carefree lifestyle if you want to achieve success
People say is not worth the wait
People often say that waiting is not worth it
Everybody loves somebody to hate
People often look for someone to dislike or criticize
I'm not gonna go and mosh this room of vein
I'm not going to take part in this meaningless activity
While looking at this again
Reflecting on past mistakes
Hard working in division
Working hard, but without unity or cooperation
Send all the weak, can't get to prison
Putting weak people in prison is a cruel and unjust act
I wanna write about setting something free
I want to write about freeing something or someone from a restrictive situation
All the changes drive us back to see
Changes often force us to revisit our past and reassess our present
And this is all about starting out again
This is about starting anew and taking a fresh approach
Same, or same, or never same
Things may seem the same, but they never stay exactly the same
So friends won't buy, won't get a job
My friends refuse to conform to traditional societal norms
Me boys and girls
My male and female friends
Slow parties, we sit on the ground
We attend parties that lack energy and excitement, and sit on the ground
I rather be, just let me down
I prefer to be alone and not participate at all
Could've been a lawyer, take while you can
I could have pursued a career as a lawyer, but chose not to
Never been happy since time began
I have never experienced true happiness
It's getting kinda heavy, I'm a body full of bagbones
I feel weighed down by my problems, physically and emotionally
Spread it in the fire, driven me in brackstones
Burning my difficulties has only resulted in even more problems
You got the time, they all can wait
I have enough time, so others can wait for me
You wanna start talking, cause it's not too late
You want to communicate and sort things out before it's too late
Aquarium, staring em
Looking at fish in an aquarium, lost in thought
Break it, make it, you can make the break
You can break free from your situation and make a change for the better
Back and for fucksake just make it great
Repeating the same mistakes, just end up with great results
Intake, don't fake, gonna let go
Be honest with yourself and let go of what's holding you back
Make all the changes that you need to make
Make any necessary changes to improve your situation
Stand back, give it up, ain't life a bitch
Sometimes you have to let go and accept that life can be difficult and unpleasant
No-one makin' you just you for this
You are in control of your own life and decisions
Insane else is failure maintain
Maintaining or conforming to someone else's insane expectations is a recipe for failure
Time for you to re-arrange
It's time for you to change things up and reorganize your life
And you can hang it up, And you can hang it up
You can give up and move on
This time baby you can hang it up
It's time to give up on this particular situation
You can hang it up, And you can hang it up
You can let it go and move on
This time baby you can hang it up
It's time to move on and let go of this situation
You can hang it up, And you can hang it up
You can give up and move on
This time baby you can hang it up
It's time to give up and move on
You can hang it up, And you can hang it up
You can let go and move on
This time baby you can hang it up
It's time to let go of this situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KATIE WHITE, JULES DE MARTINO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@scottmanley
My kids will love this.... Now if only we could get some Ting TIngs tunes in Rock Band
@outsyderoutdoors
Love it when a band comes back brighter, best Ting Tings yet and most kick-ass tune I've heard in a while.
@MundMoriginal
So weird reading this as the first comment, when the video is over 11 years old, but your comment is also 10 years old, lol.
@Zunecrazy
I went to their show in Boston. It was amazing. During the opening (Silence) Katie actually grabbed my hand and sang at me for like 10 seconds. I'm still dazed over it. They're so cool live. So much energy! I really look forward to seeing them live again. Side note: Jules never sings his piece in this song live. I wonder if even he remembers what he said lol.
@badabooms8841
I was there, she never did that.
@Koppeone1
This is really cool music. I hope they will come out with more stuff like that.
@rapskallion
Great song. Nice work Ting Tings! You're still right on track. Keep it up.
@user-cd6ne1wm2s
Хорошая песня, хороший клип и красавица Кэти.👍
@cbchisago
This song is so good I've been waiting for some new stuff from the ting tings for so long! This video went right to my favorites!
@weirdomorgan
I love The Ting Tings!! Their songs always make me want to sway my head to the music ^^