Hangin’ On Again is track eight of the 2022 Find A Better Way album by The Commoners. Stream it here.
Lyrics
If it had of been another day
I might’ve helped you out
We could have found another way
But we turned to doubt
You told me that your felt the same
But I’ve been here before
You couldn’t let me walk away
Walk right out your door
Summer’s almost at its end
Tell me why should we pretend
What else are we living for?
I’ve been taking risk’s and taking hits
But I swear it’s always worth it
I was dreaming when you pulled me in
Now I’m hangin’ on again
I didn’t wanna start this fire
But you burn me up
Always try to keep it simple
But it’s never enough
We couldn’t drag ourselves away
From standin’ on the edge
Maybe things will change today
That’s where I place my bet
Summer’s almost at its end
Tell me why should we pretend
What else are we living for?
I’ve been taking risk’s and taking hits
But I swear it’s always worth it
I was dreaming when you pulled me in
Now I’m hangin’ on again
Maybe I oughta let you know
Get it off of my chest
I don’t think that I can let this go
Let this go
I don’t think that I can… let this go. No no no….
(If it had’ve been another day)
If it had’ve been…
(If it had’ve been another)
(If it had’ve been another day)
Another day…
(If it had’ve been another)
(If it had’ve been another day)
Mmm nooo…
(If it had’ve been another)
Another day…
(If it had’ve been another day)
Who knows I might’ve found another way…
(If it had’ve been another day)
(If it had’ve been another)
Well it hurts so bad and I keep looking back
Well I wish it had’ve been another day. Oooo… if it had’ve been another day
(Slide Guitar Solo)
I’ve been taking risk’s and taking hits
But I swear it’s always worth it
I was dreaming when you pulled me in
Now I’m hangin’ on again
Hangin’ on again
Hangin’ on again…
Discussion
“Worth every second of its 7:06 spin length, Hangin’ On Again is the magnum opus of the album. Telling a timeless tale of love and loss, the lead vocals dance the delicate line between tasteful and untamed with exquisite precision. The arrangement inflates from the onset with atmospheric guitar courtesy of Ross Hayes Citrullo, and organ before bursting into a fervent chorus highlighting The Commoners as masters of their craft.”
–Lauren Campbell | Peter Noble Press Release
“This band that has carved out its path with musicianship and songwriting you might not expect. Among others, “Hangin’ On Again” proves that point, an aching tale of love and loss. Allman Brothers comparisons to guitar and organ aside, this band needs to be embraced without comparisons because the slide guitar (Ross Hayes Citrullo) is a true highlight as are the harmonies. Medhurst’s vocals range from quietly soulful to full on profound.”
–Rock and Blues Muse
“The epic number “Hangin’ On Again” unites all of the band’s influences in a climax of spellbinding musicianship, driven home by an utterly soul-searching slide guitar solo.”
–Blues Rock Review
“Hayes Citrullo gets a chance to show his talents on the atmospheric Hangin’ On Again, searing leads that are from that Allman/Betts songbook.”
–Musipedia Of Metal
“Medhurst gently reminiscing of love past and lost but not forgotten, crying out high and intoning long and strong, while support vocals once more add that country feel, Hayes Citrullo subtly moving in an out of the song on guitar, helping reinforce words sung when appropriate and gliding out in siren song near the end.”
–The Midlands Rock
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