Hang Me Up to Dry
Cold War Kids
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Careless in our summer clothes splashing around In the muck and the mire Careless in our summer clothes splashing around In the muck and the mire Fell asleep with stains Cake deep in the knees What a pain Now hang me up to dry You wrung me out Too, too, too many times Now hang me up to dry I'm pearly like the whites The whites of your eyes All mixed up in the wash Hot water bleeding our colors All mixed up in the wash Hot water bleeding our colors Now hang me up to dry You wrung me out Too, too, too many times Now hang me up to dry I'm pearly like the whites The whites of your eyes Now hang me up to dry You wrung me out Too, too, too many times Now hang me up to dry I'm pearly like the whites The whites of your eyes Now hang me up to dry You wrung me out Too, too, too many times Now hang me up to dry I'm pearly like the whites The whites of your eyes
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Written by: JONATHAN BO RUSSELL, MATTHEW COLE AVEIRO, MATTHEW SCOTT MAUST, NATHAN ANDREW WILLETT
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Hang Me Up to Dry" is a song by American indie rock band Cold War Kids. It was released as the lead single of their debut studio album “Robbers & Cowards” in early 2007.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 26 on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart, and it peaked at number 57 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of their biggest hits.
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CompositionThis song is noted for its distinctive blues-rock sound with a prominent bass line and strong, emotive vocals, which has often been likened to the style of The White Stripes or Kings of Leon.
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InfluencesCold War Kids have mentioned that the band's influences while creating songs like "Hang Me Up to Dry" include Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Nick Cave, and Johnny Cash.
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LyricsThe song lyrics are often interpreted as a story about a toxic relationship, with the repeated phrase "Hang me up to dry" metaphorically depicting a person left alone to deal with their problems.
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Live Performances"Hang Me Up to Dry" is a staple in the band's live performances and is typically met with high crowd energy and engagement.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song features the band members performing in what appears to be a basement, interspersed with weird and abstract imagery, reflecting the raw and unsettling emotional tone of the song.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was received well critically, often being praised for its unique mix of indie rock and southern or blues-y influences.
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Success Catalyst"Hang Me Up To Dry" is believed to have been catalyst for the success of Cold War Kids, helping to establish their unique musical identity.
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Pop Culture AppearanceThe song has been used in several popular television shows, including the American series "90210" and the Canadian series "Being Erica", thus expanding its accessibility and audience.
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