American alternative/punk band Yellowcard has unveiled a new video on MTV yesterday for their latest single, "Hang You Up," which is the second single culled from their unanimously-hailed new full-length and Hopeless Records debut "When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes." Yellowcard frontman Ryan Key tries in vain to win back an ex-girlfriend, but ends up winning over her friend instead in this humorous video for "Hang You Up."You think you had it rough trying to get over an ex? Try singing to one who already has a restraining order against you as Key does in the "Hang You Up" video, directed by VMA Award winner Chris Marrs Piliero. Maybe Key's a nice guy, but the reasons for the breakup add up: singing while a guy next to you is trying to use the phone. Stealing a milk shake. Countering a drive-through order by singing through the intercom. It's total breakup material, and takes the song's sad subject matter and gives it a little unexpected levity while providing some surreal commentary on video cliches. Eventually, our hero tracks down his ex, who's clearly not happy about the incessant singing in their relationship.
The clip follows Key as he walks down the street, puts on his fast food apron and heads into work as a waiter in a diner called Angelo's Hamburgers, as he sings the song while he works. He then spots his ex-girlfriends outside and goes out to see her, while she confronts him and leaves, as he starts singing again. He is then walking away and goes to the parking lot where the band is playing, and as he picks up an acoustic guitar, the band plays the song together at the parking lot. As he finishes, the ex's friend approaches and says, "You can sing me a pre-chorus anytime. Call me!"
Last fall, the Florida-based multi-platinum selling pop punk group returned from a two-year hiatus with the new album "When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes." The album's title comes from a text message sent to a girl by Key, who said the album was inspired by "the fight I still have in me." He explained: "I took two years away from Yellowcard to sort of refocus my entire life. When it came time to write for the record, I was overwhelmed with the feeling of fighting to get our band back where we wanted it to be. I think there is an overall theme of moving forward and living in the present." "When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes," is a great example of the group's lighthearted vibe and goofy spirit.
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