Story Behind The Song
This is the first song that Jack Ruby wrote together as a band.
Song Description
This song is about the frustrations of writing and performing in a band. The singer addresses his desire to write a song good enough to make you cry. He also addresses his anxiety of trying to move the band forward in terms of success and creativity.
The style of this song is reggae rock.
| Song Length |
3:36 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Anxious, Heated |
Subject |
Mail, Soda Pop |
| Similar Artists |
The Police, The Red Hot Chili Peppers |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
When barely trying is the best you can do
A singing heart won't make you try
Just sitting silent in a darkened room
Holding on to nothing
Were breaking out these songs
to fall at your feet
A smash hit single's on the way
Just playing covers in a half filled room
Showing up for nothing
Just hanging out here for the summertime
Anticipating more than what's in store
Dont I know it
Prepare me for a rising sun as a sign
This setting sun won't make my day
Beat box got sandy shoes and ten buck wine
Singing loud and smoking
Just hanging out here for the summertime
Anticipating more than what's in store
Dont I know it
Im barely singing and the crowd's on its feet
A sweeter song might make you cry
You pull my heartstrings like I cant repeat
Cupid's broken arrow
Just hanging out here for the summertime
Anticipating more than what's in store
Dont I know it