Hang It Up
Ting Tings Lyrics

My friends they get me higher and higher
My friends make me feel elated and euphoric with their presence in my life.

They're killing me with friendly fire
Their constant support and unconditional love overwhelms me and makes me feel alive.

We meet beneath the
We gather together under the symbolic shelter that we create for ourselves through our friendships.

They're walking us by, just stay for me
They lead us down a path of life and I choose to stay by their side through good and bad.

My friends they got a worry mort
My friends have worries too deep to speak about, but they bond over these shared anxieties outside a store.

They meet outside the corner store
They often meet up outside a corner store to talk about their worries and concerns.

And walk the pavement, miss the cracks
They take a stroll together and avoid the cracks on the pavement as a metaphor for staying safe and secure in their bond.

I join them mid but can't relax
I try to join in on the conversation with my friends, but I can't seem to fully relax and connect with them.

Live up tricks when you don't have a thing
Trying to live a glamorous life when one has nothing materialistic is empty and meaningless.

Live like a hippy if you wanna be king
Living in a free-spirited way where possessions aren't important can sometimes make one feel like a king or queen of their own life.

People say is not worth the wait
People may doubt whether waiting for something or someone is worth the effort and time.

Everybody loves somebody to hate
Everyone seems to direct their negative feelings towards someone, even if it's someone they love or admire.

I'm not gonna go and mosh this room of vein
I won't participate in the superficial and meaningless activities and behaviors of some people.

While looking at this again
Reflecting back on past experiences and realizing their true depth and meaning.

Hard working in division
Some people work hard and dedicate their lives to what they believe in, while others constantly think and act in divisive ways.

Send all the weak, can't get to prison
People who are considered weak or vulnerable are often targeted and sent to prisons or other institutions where they are forgotten and mistreated.

I wanna write about setting something free
I long to express myself and free myself from the confines of normalcy and conformity through writing.

All the changes drives us back to see
Changes in our lives and world make us look back and reflect on our past and present situations.

And this is all about starting out again
Life is often about starting fresh and anew, even if it's difficult or scary.

Same, or same, or never same
Things can often feel repetitive or monotonous, but sometimes they never return to the same state they were before.

So friends won't buy, won't get a job
My friends choose not to conform to society's expectations of buying things and getting a job, and it's their personal choice.

Me boys and girls
My friends consist of both biological sexes, and that's just part of what makes them unique.

Slow parties, we sit on the ground
Our gatherings aren't fast-paced or loud, but rather calm and grounded, with a focus on deeper conversations and connections.

I rather be, just let me down
I prefer to be myself and feel vulnerable instead of putting up a facade or pretending to be someone I'm not.

Could've been a lawyer, take while you can
I could have pursued a career in law, but instead, I'm living life to the fullest and making the best of my current situation.

Never been happy since time began
I've never truly found happiness in all my years of life, no matter how hard I've tried.

It's getting kinda heavy, I'm a body full of bagbones
The weight of life and its challenges is taking a toll on me, making me feel frail and weak inside.

Spread it in the fire, driven me in blackstones
I feel like my problems are being burned and buried, leaving me in darkness and despair.

You got the time, they all can wait
It's important to prioritize oneself and take one's time, even if other people don't understand or agree with it.

You wanna start talking, cause it's not too late
It's never too late to start a conversation or communicate one's feelings or thoughts to another person or the world.

Aquarium, staring em
Metaphorically feeling like an outsider in society, observing its workings from a distance like a fish in an aquarium.

Break it, make it, you can make the break
One has the power to break free from their current situation and make something new out of their lives.

Back and for fucksake just make it great
Stop hesitating and second-guessing oneself, and instead, make something great out of one's life and situation.

Intake, don't fake, gonna let go
One must be honest with oneself, avoid fakery or pretense, and let go of past traumas and setbacks in order to move forward.

Make all the changes that you need to make
Don't be afraid to make changes or take risks in order to pursue one's dreams or goals.

Stand back, give it up, ain't life a bitch
Sometimes one must take a step back, surrender control, and accept that life can be difficult and challenging at times.

No-one makin' you just you for this
No one is forcing you to live your life in any particular way, so you should make the most of it and do what makes you happy.

Insane else is failure maintain
Trying to maintain a sense of normalcy and sanity in an insane world and society is an exercise in futility.

Time for you to re-arrange
It's time to shake things up and rearrange one's priorities and outlook on life for the better.

And you can hang it up, And you can hang it up
You have the power to quit or give up on whatever is holding you back in life.

This time baby you can hang it up
This is the perfect time and opportunity to let go and move on from whatever is bringing you down.

You can hang it up, And you can hang it up
You can do whatever you need to do to let go of your past and start fresh.

This time baby you can hang it up
This time is the right time to make the necessary changes and move forward in life.