Hang It Up
Transit (Punk) Lyrics
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Lay it out, lay it out, like a map on the floor and
Tear away the edges, you can throw away your fears.
You took off like a shot in the dark to shine your light against the world.
Will you float out there forever or hang it up when you get home?
Hang it up, hang it up when you get home.
Tear away the present, you can throw away the past.
Slow it down, slow it down wait up for me, kid.
Ride it out, ride it out listen and forgive (slow it down, slow it down.)
Pain is temporary, you will love and you will live.
You will live.
You took off like a shot in the dark to shine your light against the world.
Will you float out there forever or hang it up when you get home?
I never got to say goodbye.
I watch my whole town live their lives
Wasted like a jacket left hanging at the bar.
Hang it up, hang it up when you get home.
Lay it out, lay it out like a map on the floor and
Tear away the present, you can throw away the past.
Slow it down, slow it down, wait up for me, kid.
Ride it out, ride it out listen and forgive.
Pain is temporary, you will love and you will live.
You will love and you will live.
The first verse of Transit's "Hang It Up" implores the subject to come home from whatever journey they've been on and release all their stress and fears. The second verse questions whether they will stay out there forever, perpetually running from their issues, or confront them directly. The chorus repeats the opening lines and suggests physically laying out one's problems and tearing away at the edges to rid oneself of worries. The third verse acknowledges the transience of pain and the inevitability of healing and moving on.
Interpreting these lyrics, it seems that the song is about the struggle to return home after a period of being away, perhaps for work or some other type of travel. The subject of the song has been running from their problems, and the singer offers a solution in the form of confronting fears and leaving them behind. The final lines about watching others "live their lives / Wasted like a jacket left hanging at the bar" suggest a regret for not taking action sooner and more directly.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang it up, hang it up when you get home.
Put away your problems and let go of them when you return to your safe space.
Lay it out, lay it out, like a map on the floor and Tear away the edges, you can throw away your fears.
Examine your problems and face them head-on, so you can learn from them and move forward without being held back by fears.
You took off like a shot in the dark to shine your light against the world. Will you float out there forever or hang it up when you get home?
You left your comfort zone to try and make a difference in the world. Questioning whether you'll keep doing it or return to your safe space.
Tear away the present, you can throw away the past.
Live in the moment and let go of the past, so you can focus on the here and now.
Slow it down, slow it down wait up for me, kid. Ride it out, ride it out listen and forgive (slow it down, slow it down.) Pain is temporary, you will love and you will live. You will live.
Take your time and be patient, ride out the tough times and don't hold grudges; pain is temporary and you will ultimately find love and happiness.
I never got to say goodbye. I watch my whole town live their lives Wasted like a jacket left hanging at the bar.
Feeling regret for not being able to say goodbye and seeing your town and those around you wasting their lives like a forgotten coat.
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@CHRID
This band are honestly amazing. Haven't done a thing wrong so far in my books. Fair play to them.
@danielhampton8004
I love this album. as someone who grew up on punk rock and metal I think these dudes make better chill music than their harder punk stuff.
@IsaiahSantala
The guitar work on this song is absolutely incredible.
@codynewlon93
This album grew on me honestly.
@PyroKP
It makes me sad that they love this record so much, yet it gets panned by so many people. I realize there's still kids who love it, but people openly hate on it and I'm sure they get really bummed out.
@heroofharo
i love this song. and this album. and joyride too. everything from listen and forgive to joyride was awesome. i'm so sad that tomorrow will be the last time i get to see them play.
@bfacebizkuts
For all the people who say 'this is not the same transit"...If you go listen to "Weathered Souls", you can hear the progression. It's natural
@estherthegorgeous
This song is nice!
@byDisgrace
I love their new video layout ^_^
@agitamrullah5308
totaly, love this song. and.... asleep at the wheel too