Hanging on the Line (Evening24 Mix)

1970s Adult Contemporary, Soulful

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[Soft, melancholic piano intro]
[The faint sound of a cello enters]
(Spoken - hushed)
The coffee’s cold. Again.
I think I’m finally starting to like the taste of the silence.
[Verse 1]
The clock on the mantle just counts out the space
Between who you were and this ghost in your place
You said you were working, you said you’d be late
While I sat here playing a game with my plate.
But shadows have whispers, and friends have their eyes
And I’m tired of weaving your truths from your lies.
You found a new fire, you found a new spark—
And left me to flicker alone in the dark.
[Chorus]
(Building in intensity, strings swell)
So go ahead, leave me here hanging on the line
I’m wasting the breath that I used to call mine!
You traded our "forever" for a "right now" thrill
And left me the hollow and left me the bill.
I was holding the anchor while you sought the sea
But you found a harbor that didn’t include me.
Yeah, you left me hanging... but I’m cutting the rope
I’m done with the waiting, I’m done with the hope.
[Verse 2]
I remember the way that you’d reach for my hand
Like we were the only two souls in the land.
Now the distance between us is miles of floor
And you don’t even look when you walk through the door.
You’re wearing that scent that I didn't buy you
Looking for exits in all that we do.
I’m a habit you’re breaking, a page that you’ve turned
While you’re chasing a bridge that you’ve already burned.
[Chorus]
(Full intensity)
So go ahead, leave me here hanging on the line
I’m wasting the breath that I used to call mine!
You traded our "forever" for a "right now" thrill
And left me the hollow and left me the bill.
I was holding the anchor while you sought the sea
But you found a harbor that didn’t include me.
Yeah, you left me hanging... but I’m cutting the rope
I’m done with the waiting, I’m done with the hope.
[Bridge]
(Powerful, percussive piano chords)
Was she worth the wreckage?
Was he worth the fall?
To leave such a silence
Inside of these walls?
Don’t bother with "sorry," don't bother to stay
I’ve already packed all the "us" away!
(Big Key Change!)
[Chorus]
Oh, you left me hanging on the edge of the night
While you ran to someone to hold you so tight!
You traded our "forever" for a "right now" thrill
And left me the hollow and left me the bill.
I was holding the anchor while you sought the sea
But you found a harbor that didn’t include me.
Yeah, you left me hanging... but I’m cutting the rope
I’m done with the waiting, I’m done with the hope!
[Outro]
[Piano slows down to a single, lonely note]
The table is cleared.
The candles are out.
I know what living is...
Finally...
Without.
[Fade out on a lingering violin note]
[End]

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[Soft, melancholic piano intro] [The faint sound of a cello enters] (Spoken - hushed) The coffee’s cold. Again. I think I’m finally starting to like the taste of the silence. [Verse 1] The clock on the mantle just counts out the space Between who you were and this ghost in your place You said you were working, you said you’d be late While I sat here playing a game with my plate. But shadows have whispers, and friends have their eyes And I’m tired of weaving your truths from your lies. You found a new fire, you found a new spark— And left me to flicker alone in the dark. [Chorus] (Building in intensity, strings swell) So go ahead, leave me here hanging on the line I’m wasting the breath that I used to call mine! You traded our "forever" for a "right now" thrill And left me the hollow and left me the bill. I was holding the anchor while you sought the sea But you found a harbor that didn’t include me. Yeah, you left me hanging... but I’m cutting the rope I’m done with the waiting, I’m done with the hope. [Verse 2] I remember the way that you’d reach for my hand Like we were the only two souls in the land. Now the distance between us is miles of floor And you don’t even look when you walk through the door. You’re wearing that scent that I didn't buy you Looking for exits in all that we do. I’m a habit you’re breaking, a page that you’ve turned While you’re chasing a bridge that you’ve already burned. [Chorus] (Full intensity) So go ahead, leave me here hanging on the line I’m wasting the breath that I used to call mine! You traded our "forever" for a "right now" thrill And left me the hollow and left me the bill. I was holding the anchor while you sought the sea But you found a harbor that didn’t include me. Yeah, you left me hanging... but I’m cutting the rope I’m done with the waiting, I’m done with the hope. [Bridge] (Powerful, percussive piano chords) Was she worth the wreckage? Was he worth the fall? To leave such a silence Inside of these walls? Don’t bother with "sorry," don't bother to stay I’ve already packed all the "us" away! (Big Key Change!) [Chorus] Oh, you left me hanging on the edge of the night While you ran to someone to hold you so tight! You traded our "forever" for a "right now" thrill And left me the hollow and left me the bill. I was holding the anchor while you sought the sea But you found a harbor that didn’t include me. Yeah, you left me hanging... but I’m cutting the rope I’m done with the waiting, I’m done with the hope! [Outro] [Piano slows down to a single, lonely note] The table is cleared. The candles are out. I know what living is... Finally... Without. [Fade out on a lingering violin note] [End]

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