Hang You from the Heavens

The Dead Weather

About Hang You from the Heavens

"Hang You from the Heavens" is the debut single by American alternative rock band The Dead Weather. It was released on March 11, 2009 and was backed with a cover of Gary Numan's "Are 'Friends' Electric?". The single was released through iTunes and on a 7" vinyl limited to 150 copies, all of which were given to the crowd at the band's debut performance at the opening of the Third Man Records headquarters. The 7" was later released through their website, and record stores. The song was released as downloadable content for the Rock Band series on July 14, 2009 along with "No Hassle Night" and "Treat Me Like Your Mother". In the fall of 2009, this song was featured in TV spots to promote the premiere of The Vampire Diaries, an American television series that airs on The CW. 


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2009
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I never know how to treat you
You say I love you but it ain't true
I'm walking away now
One step forward and back two

I'd like to grab you by the hair
And hang you up from the heavens

I don't know how to let you go
Or if I should keep you
I don't know how to let you know, hey
I really do got a reason

I'd like to grab you by the hair
And drag you to the devil

I never know why I push you
Just to, just to confuse you
I make the hole just to see how
See through me how I push you

I'd like to grab you by the hair
And hang you up from the heavens

I'd like to grab you by the hair
And sell you off to the devil

I never know in what mood you'll be
Be mine be kind or be cruel to me
I'm walking away now
One step forward and back three

I never know what I'm gonna do
I say I'm leaving but it ain't true
I got a lot I could do to you, hey
Nothing you can do to stop this

I wanna grab you by the hair
I wanna grab you by the hair
I wanna grab you by the hair
And hang you up from the heavens

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The Dead Weather

The Dead Weather is an American rock band, formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2009. Composed of Alison Mosshart (of The Kills and Discount), Jack White (of The White Stripes and The Raconteurs), Dean Fertita (of Queens of the Stone Age) and Jack Lawrence (of The Raconteurs and The Greenhornes), The Dead Weather debuted at the opening of Third Man Records' Nashville headquarters on March 11, 2009. The band performed live for the first time at the event, immediately before releasing their debut single "Hang You from the Heavens." more »

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Written by: Alison Mosshart, Dean Anthony Fertita

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13 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Hang You from the Heavens" is the debut single and one of the most prominent songs by The Dead Weather, a band formed by Jack White of The White Stripes in late 2008.
Members' Contribution
The lyrics were co-written by Alison Mosshart and Jack White, members of The Dead Weather.
Inspirational Approach
The song is known for its raw, intense lyrics and grungy, garage rock sound that drew inspiration from punk and blues.
Release Details
"Hang You from the Heavens" was first released on March 11, 2009, by Third Man Records in 7" vinyl format and digitally.
Debut Performance
The Dead Weather first performed "Hang You from the Heavens" live on March 11, 2009, at the opening of Third Man Records in Nashville, Tennessee, which further highlighted the song amongst the fans.
B-Side
The B-side of the single features a cover of Gary Numan's 1979 hit "Are 'Friends' Electric?".
Music Video
The song's official music video, directed by the acclaimed director Jonathan Glazer, was premiered on June 8, 2009.
Album Inclusion
"Hang You from the Heavens" is also the opening track of the band's debut album, "Horehound," which was released in July 2009.
Simplified Instrumental Configuration
Despite the sophisticated and powerful music, Jack White mentioned in an interview that the music mainly evolved from just three musical chords.
Popularity Point
As of 2022, the song "Hang You from the Heavens" has been streamed over 24 million times on Spotify.
Jack White's Role
Jack White not only sang backing vocals but also played drums on this song, showcasing his versatility as an artist.
Remix Version
A remix of "Hang You from the Heavens" was produced by Josh Homme, the frontman for the rock band Queens of the Stone Age.
Critical Acclaim
The song has been well received by critics, often praised for its raw energy, driving drums and Mosshart's powerful vocal performance. Some critics even consider it the best song on the album "Horehound".

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