Hangman
Tigress Lyrics
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Have you got some news
For me?
Have you anything
You′d like to say?
And Hangman do you dream
Like some distant memory?
Like nobody's ever really here
Oh — oh
The damage is done
Oh — oh
And these voices have won
Hangman looking down
Why′d you always wear
That frown?
You look so pretty when you smile
And Hangman tell the truth
Did somebody lie to you?
Everybody wants to bring you
Down
Oh — oh
The damage is done
Oh — oh
And these voices have won
Oh — oh
Oh, what have we done?
No more crying over me
No more crying over me
No more crying over me
No more crying over me
No more
No more
No more
No more crying over me —
Hangman leave me be
I'm just trying to get some peace
I told you, I would let you down
And Hangman turn around
Why'd I only see this now
The Hangman I was looking at, was me
Oh — oh
The damage is done
Oh — oh
And these voices have won
Oh — oh
Oh, what have I done?
No more crying over me
No more crying over me
Oh — oh
The damage is done
Yeah
No more crying over me
No
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In the song "Hangman" by Tigress, the chorus repeats "Oh – oh, the damage is done. Oh – oh, and these voices have won," which seems to convey a sense of introspection and personal reflection on the part of the songwriter. The lyrics are written in the second person, directed at a hangman on a train, which could represent the self-destructive tendencies that the songwriter is grappling with. The question "Hangman, do you dream like some distant memory?" implies that the songwriter feels disconnected from their own reality, as if they are experiencing their own life from a distance. The line "Everybody wants to bring you down" suggests that the songwriter may feel like they are constantly under scrutiny or criticism from others, which is feeding into their negative self-image.
The song ends with a message of self-acceptance, as the songwriter resolves to stop crying over themselves and move on from their past mistakes. The final lines of the song shift from addressing the hangman to addressing oneself: "Hangman leave me be, I'm just trying to get some peace. I told you, I would let you down. And Hangman turn around, why'd I only see this now? The Hangman I was looking at, was me."
Overall, "Hangman" seems to be a deeply introspective song that grapples with themes of self-doubt, self-destructive behavior, and the struggle to find inner peace and self-acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Hangman on a train
Asking if fate is coming to bring bad news
Have you got some news For me?
Asking for any potential news that fate may bring
Have you anything You′d like to say?
Willingness to listen to any news, good or bad
And Hangman do you dream Like some distant memory?
Questioning if fate has any sympathy as it carries out its plans
Like nobody's ever really here
The feeling of loneliness and abandonment
Oh — oh The damage is done
Realizing that the damage has already been done and consequences are inevitable
And these voices have won
Acknowledging the negative thoughts that have consumed the mind
Hangman looking down Why′d you always wear That frown?
Questioning why fate always seems to have a negative outlook
You look so pretty when you smile
Expressing the desire to see hope and positivity from fate
And Hangman tell the truth Did somebody lie to you?
Wondering if something went wrong with fate's own plans
Everybody wants to bring you Down
Noticing the negative attitude towards fate
No more crying over me
Accepting that there is no need to dwell on the past
Hangman leave me be I'm just trying to get some peace
Asking for space to find peace and calm
I told you, I would let you down
Accepting responsibility for one's own actions and consequences
Why'd I only see this now The Hangman I was looking at, was me
Realizing that in the end, one's own fate is in their own hands
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TIGRESS
Hangman on a tree
Have you got some news for me?
Have you anything
You'd like to share?
And Hangman do you dream
Like some distant memory?
Like nobody's ever really here
Oh — oh
The damage is done
Oh — oh
And these voices have won
Hangman looking down
Why'd you always wear that frown?
You look so pretty when you smile
And Hangman tell the truth
Did somebody lie to you?
Everybody wants to bring you down
Oh — oh
The damage is done
Oh — oh
And these voices have won
Oh — oh
Oh, what have we done?
No more crying over me
No more crying over me
Hangman leave me be
I'm just trying to get some peace
I told you, I would let you down
And hey man man turn around
Why'd I only see this now
The Hangman I was looking at
Was me
Oh — oh
The damage is done
Oh — oh
And these voices have won
Oh — oh
Oh, what have I done?
No more crying over me
No more crying over me
Oh — oh
The damage is done
Jo Jo
Hey guys! It was lovely to meet you all on the picnic bench in the VIP area at Download Festival! Well I checked out your stuff like I said I would and wow, fantastic........If you are ever touring Spain, check out the rock club in Estepona, Louie Louie xxx
Ashley Stump
Such an amazing song and video 💕💕
Siria Black
Masterpiece!! ❤️❤️
TIGRESS
Thanks so much!
Selfdestruct Button
Under 4000 views? Wow wtf lol. Amazing song from an incredible band. Has a Nirvana vibe too. Genuinely don't get why it hasn't got at least a few hundred thousand
Less Human
amazing song 💕
TIGRESS
Thank you!
Remixed Rhythms
Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. You are really taking all of my time away from working on my own music. Thanks so much for all the awesome music! 😊
TIGRESS
Haha thank you so much!! Good luck with your music :)
Author Kelly-Marie Pollock
Fantastic ❤