John Hiatt：Meaning of Hangin' Round Here Songmeaning

The song "Hangin' Round Here" by John Hiatt explores themes of nostalgia, love, and personal growth. The lyrics convey a sense of longing to go back to the early stages of love, where the excitement and passion were intense ("If I could go back to love's first blush, Oh my lordy it would be a big rush"). However, the songwriter acknowledges that it's not possible to go back in time and one must keep moving forward ("But I know you can't go back, You gotta keep moving that's a natural fact"). The song then transitions to the present, where the narrator expresses their enduring love for someone ("So here we are still in love, I swear to you honey by the stars above"). They mention that it is the dreams of an older person that a younger person fears, implying a maturity and understanding gained through experience ("It's an old man's dreams that a young man fears, Well I learned that honey just hangin' round here"). The narrator reflects on their past mistakes and the consequences they brought, expressing remorse for any harm caused to others ("I'm proud of my mistakes, And all the love and the trouble that I ever did make, I never mean to hurt no one, And when I did it wasn't any fun"). However, they also credit those mistakes as valuable lessons learned ("But all the