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If You Can't Hang

2011 single by Sleeping with Sirens From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

If You Can't Hang
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"If You Can’t Hang" is a song by American rock band Sleeping with Sirens. The song is from the band's second studio album, Let's Cheers to This. It was released as the album's third single on September 14, 2011. One of the band's most successful songs, the single was certified platinum by the RIAA in May 2022.[1]

Quick facts Single by Sleeping with Sirens, from the album Let's Cheers to This ...
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Composition

"If You Can't Hang" is about three different relationships and the lessons learned from them. Quinn came up with the pre-chorus while waiting before a show in San Francisco, with the rest of the song following shortly after.[2] The track runs at 192 BPM and is in the key of D minor.[3] The band performed the song live at the 2014 Alternative Press Music Awards.[4]

Reception

"If You Can't Hang" has been seen as a highlight track from Let's Cheers to This. Oliver Thompson of "Dead Press!" said "This continues into the incredibly catchy 'If You Can't Hang…', whose chorus is catchier than the common cold."[5]

Music video

The music video for "If You Can't Hang" was released on September 14, 2011.[6] The video was directed by Thunder Down Country and showcases the band playing in a room.[7][8]

Personnel

Sleeping with Sirens

  • Gabe Barham – drums, production
  • Justin Hills – bass guitar, vocals, production
  • Jack Fowler – guitar, production
  • Jesse Lawson – guitar, vocals, production
  • Kellin Quinn – vocals, production

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