Hanging Around
The Cardigans
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I wonder what it's like Seeing through your eyes You've offered me to have a try But I was always late The filters that I use Give me an excuse I take away what's real I feel it and it blows my fuse I hang around For another round I'm hanging around For another round I'm hanging on To the same old song I hang around For another round Until something stops me I wonder what it's like Walking by your side To think before I talk And to move at the same speed as you walk I want to have a weight To keep me in your state I'm watching from above I love it but it's not for me
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Written by: NINA PERSSON, PETER ANDERS SVENSSON
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10 facts about this song
General Information"Hanging Around" is a track performed by The Cardigans, a Swedish rock band. It is one of their lesser-known songs, but it carries their signature blend of pop, rock, and alternative music styles.
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Album AssociationThe song is from their fourth studio album "Gran Turismo" - an album that marked a distinct departure from the band's pop roots and is more characterized by darker themes and heavier beats.
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SongwritersThe band members Nina Persson, Peter Svensson, and Magnus Sveningsson are credited for writing this track, showcasing The Cardigans' flair for producing their own material.
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Release Date"Hanging Around" was released as part of the "Gran Turismo" album in 1998.
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Music Style"Hanging Around" distinctly combines elements of rock, electronica, and post-Britpop, which was a departure from The Cardigans’ previous pop-heavy sound.
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Album ConceptThe ominous and somewhat dark atmospheric sound of "Hanging Around" fits perfectly with the video game-inspired, neo-noir atmosphere of the "Gran Turismo" album as a whole.
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ReceptionThe song, like most on the "Gran Turismo" album, received mixed to positive reviews from critics who commended The Cardigans' daring change in style and the depth of the lyrics, although the song did not reach the same level of commercial success as the album's lead single, "My Favourite Game".
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Hanging Around" speak of fatigue, dissatisfaction, and a sense of being trapped in a routine, embodying the overall tone of the album, as well as reflecting the band's own experiences and internal struggles during this period in their career.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being a released single, "Hanging Around" is often part of The Cardigans' setlist during their concerts, further adding to its reputation as a fan-favorite track.
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Impact"Hanging Around", alongside the other songs in the "Gran Turismo" album, showcased The Cardigans' ability to venture into new music territories and solidified their status as more than just a pop band, paving the way for their continued musical innovations in their subsequent records.
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