Email: Slack your rope hangman slack it for a while I think I father comin’ ridin’ many a mile Father have you brought me hope or have you paid my fee Or have you come to see me hangin’ from the gallows tree? I have not brought you hope I have not paid your fee Yes I have come to see you hangin’ from the gallows tree. Slack your rope hangman slack it for a while I think I see mother comin’ ridin’ many a mile Mother have you brought me hope or have you paid my fee Or have you come to see me hangin’ from the gallows tree? I have not brought you hope I have not paid your fee Yes I have come to see you hangin’ from the gallows tree. Slack your rope hangman slack it for a while I think I see my true love comin’ ridin’ many a mile True love have you brought me hope or have you paid my fee Or have you come to see me hangin’ from the gallows tree? I have not brought you hope I have not paid your fee Yes I have come to see you hangin’ from the gallows tree. Slack your rope hangman slack it for a while I think I see brother comin’ ridin’ many a mile Brother have you brought me hope or have you paid my fee Or have you come to see me hangin’ from the gallows tree? I have not brought you hope I have not paid your fee Yes I have come to see you hangin’ from the gallows tree. Slack your rope hangman slack it for a while I think I see brother comin’ ridin’ many a mile Brother have you brought me hope or have you paid my fee Or have you come to see me hangin’ from the gallows tree? Yes I have brought you hope Yes I have paid your fee For I have not come to see you hangin’ from the gallows tree.

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque un condamné qui attend son exécution, s'adressant tour à tour à des membres de sa famille et à son véritable amour, qui viennent lui rendre visite. Chacun d'eux lui demande s'il a apporté de l'espoir ou s'il a payé sa dette, mais la réponse reste tragique. Les proches viennent en réalité pour le voir dans cette ultime situation, renforçant l'atmosphère lourde de désespoir. Dans un contexte plus large, cette œuvre aborde des thèmes comme la mort, la famille, et le sacrifice. Elle nous plonge dans les réflexions d’un homme face à sa destinée, illustrant la solitude et la recherche d'une lumière, même dans les moments les plus sombres.