IPod Freezes on Apple Logo at Startup

Whenever I try to turn my iPod on, it just freezes on the Apple logo at startup. Resetting the iPod doesn't work, as it just does it again. It does not go to the menu, nor does it light up.
When plugging it into the computer, it says "Very low battery, please wait" then goes to the Apple screen, doing nothing at all. I don't even understand how the battery is dead. It's been plugged in multiple times for plenty of time since the last time I used it.

My iPod has been plugged in all day, and I've noticed the screen started lighting up, and after turning off and on a few times it turned on completely and connected to my PC. Hopefully this whole ordeal won't happen again.

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