Hangin Around

Screeching Weasel · Other Songs - Screeching Weasel

I walked around alone last night and

tried to look at people like I did back then

I kinda wanted just to hang out

remind myself what it was all about again

everything i thought i'd shattered

and left laying there that didn't matter

every now and then comes back to my eyes



Moving in a new direction

I know if you're not getting better you're getting worse

but watching everbody else it's

getting harder to remind myself of what i've learned

relying on another lame religion

to validate our arrogant traditions

and any day we're gonna wonder

why we've been left behind



This girl came up to me and said i think my teacher

used to go to school with you and she was right

and if for just a second i take off these colored glasses

i can see it might just be a waste of time

and I don't know



Every day that passes it gets

easier to walk off and it seems alright

and every day another person

i used to call my friend just disappears from sight

now i see that i'm alone just like i

always was from the beginning and i

think maybe that's the reason i'm not hanging around



i see your face and wonder where you'll be

five years from now and what it really

means to you inside

i can't explain the reasons why i

can't hang out and bide my time

it just keeps going on and on

and on and on and I Don't Know

Hangin Around

Released by the influential English punk band Screeching Weasel, "Hangin Around" stands as a quintessential example of their high-energy, chaotic style. The track exemplifies the band's signature approach, blending raw speed with a frenetic rhythm that defines the post-punk revival era. As a staple of their discography, the song captures the manic spirit of early 2000s garage rock, showcasing the group's ability to create infectious, driving music that resonates with fans of the genre. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's significant impact on the alternative rock landscape, cementing their reputation for delivering relentless, guitar-driven performances that have inspired countless subsequent acts.