Discover the story of the song > Hanging On – knower

The lyrics are about someone who is struggling to make ends meet and feel like they are stuck in a cycle of scraping by. They feel like they have no choice but to keep going, even though it's tough and they don't have much to show for it. The song encourages the listener to get a 'real' job and work hard until the end of their life. Overall, the message is about the challenges of modern life and the need to keep going despite the odds.