Hang You from the Heavens
The Dead Weather
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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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Written by: Alison Mosshart, Dean Anthony Fertita
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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Members' ContributionThe lyrics were co-written by Alison Mosshart and Jack White, members of The Dead Weather.
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Inspirational ApproachThe song is known for its raw, intense lyrics and grungy, garage rock sound that drew inspiration from punk and blues.
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Release Details"Hang You from the Heavens" was first released on March 11, 2009, by Third Man Records in 7" vinyl format and digitally.
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Debut PerformanceThe 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.
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B-SideThe B-side of the single features a cover of Gary Numan's 1979 hit "Are 'Friends' Electric?".
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Music VideoThe song's official music video, directed by the acclaimed director Jonathan Glazer, was premiered on June 8, 2009.
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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.
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Simplified Instrumental ConfigurationDespite the sophisticated and powerful music, Jack White mentioned in an interview that the music mainly evolved from just three musical chords.
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Popularity PointAs of 2022, the song "Hang You from the Heavens" has been streamed over 24 million times on Spotify.
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Jack White's RoleJack White not only sang backing vocals but also played drums on this song, showcasing his versatility as an artist.
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Remix VersionA remix of "Hang You from the Heavens" was produced by Josh Homme, the frontman for the rock band Queens of the Stone Age.
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Critical AcclaimThe 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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