Hang On Now

Kajagoogoo's song 'Hang On Now' delves into the complexities and uncertainties of romantic relationships. The lyrics reflect a sense of confusion and longing, as the narrator grapples with the emotional turbulence that comes with love. The opening lines, 'No sooner than I turn my back and then / It's so hard to find / I'm on the decline with you,' set the tone for a relationship that is on shaky ground. The narrator is unsure of their partner's feelings and is struggling to understand the dynamics at play. This uncertainty is further emphasized with the lines, 'Were I to know your feelings / Is there something between me and you? / Can't pretend you surprise me / And baby it's hurting me too,' highlighting the emotional pain and confusion experienced by the narrator.

The chorus, 'Hang on girl meet my heart / It knows the best time for new love to start / Hang on now meet my heart / It knows the best time for us to start,' serves as a plea for patience and understanding. The narrator believes that their heart knows the right time for love to flourish and is asking their partner to hold on and trust in the process. This sentiment is echoed in the lines, 'Hang on girl / Won't you remain,' which further emphasize the desire for stability and continuity in the relationship.

The song also touches on the theme of lost love and the struggle to move forward. The lines, 'Those special moments together / I don't understand / But can't we go ahead as we had planned,' reflect a longing for the past and a desire to recapture the magic of earlier times. The narrator questions their partner's reasons for the current state of the relationship, 'I've questioned all your reasons / Underneath I can see / Somewhere my stolen lover / Who really should still be with me,' indicating a sense of betrayal and loss. The closing lines, 'Should I hang on should I stay? / What's the ransom I will pay,' encapsulate the internal conflict and the high emotional stakes involved in deciding whether to continue or let go.