Hang Fire
The Rolling Stones
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In the sweet old country where I come from Nobody ever works Yeah nothing gets done We hang fire, we hang fire You know marrying money is a full time job I don't need the aggravation I'm a lazy slob I hang fire, I hang fire Hang fire, put it on the wire baby Hang fire, hang fire put it on the wire baby, go ahead Hang fire We've got nothing to eat We got nowhere to work Nothing to drink We just lost our shirts I'm on the dole We ain't for hire Say what the hell Say what the hell, hang fire Hang fire, hang fire, hang fire, put it on the wire baby Hang fire, hang fire, hang fire, hang fire, hang fire, hang fire, put it on the wire baby Doo doo doo Doo doo doo Doo doo doo Doo doo Doo doo doo Doo doo doo Doo doo doo Doo doo, hang fire, hang fire, hang fire Doo doo doo Doo doo doo Doo doo doo, hang fire, hang fire, put it on the wire baby Doo doo Doo doo doo Doo doo doo Doo doo doo Doo doo Yeah ten thousand dollars, go have some fun Put it all on at a hundred to one Hang fire, hang fire, hang fire, put it on the wire baby Doo doo Doo doo, hang fire, hang fire put it on the wire Hang fire, hang fire, hang fire, hang fire Put it on the wire baby Put it on the wire
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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12 facts about this song
Artist RelatedThe Rolling Stones is a British rock band that was formed in 1962, which recorded "Hang Fire."
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Song Information"Hang Fire" is a track from the 1981 album "Tattoo You" which is a critically acclaimed album of the Rolling Stones.
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PopularityIn the United States, the song rose as high as number 20 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album Related"Tattoo You" was a huge commercial success, it went on to be certified 4X Platinum in the United States.
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Song MakersThe lyrics of "Hang Fire" were written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the key members of The Rolling Stones.
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Theme of songThe song "Hang Fire" criticizes the economic policies and lack of job opportunities for youth during Margaret Thatcher's government in England.
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ReleaseThe song was released as the second single from the album in 1982.
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VideoThe official video for "Hang Fire" was shot at a concert in Hampton, Virginia in 1981.
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Genre"Hang Fire" is recognized as a rock song, with influences from blues - a style that The Rolling Stones are known for.
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Song LengthThe song has a very fast pace and is quite short, with a running time of just 2 minutes and 21 seconds.
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Live Performance"Hang Fire" is one of the lesser performed songs of The Rolling Stones, it didn't make a regular appearance in the band's setlist until their 2012-2013 50 & Counting Tour.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its infectious rhythm and energy, featuring a high-tempo guitar riff and a catchy chorus.
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