Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Hands
Mac Miller Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

(Hey, yeah, hey, yeah)
(Hey, yeah, hey, yeah)
(Hey, yeah, hey, yeah)
(Hey, yeah, hey, yeah)
(Hey, yeah, hey, yeah)
(Hey, yeah, hey, yeah)

(Hey) yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, why don't you wake up from your bad dreams
When's the last time you took a little time for yourself?
There's no reason to be so down
Rather fly around like there's no ground
And I, I bet you wish you had these
'Cause carryin' this weight'll break your glass knees, yeah
Don't need no chauffeur, fuck the backseat
No, I stay behind the wheel and never half speed

Get the fuck out of my car, this ain't a taxi
They love to see me lonely, hate to see me happy
Call me what you want, she call me daddy
Got a knack for getting nasty everyday, we keep a tally, yeah
Oh, it's true, I want it badly
Hit the zoom, I be moving like a athlete
(Now concentrate) no reason to be that upset
I'm busy tripping 'bout some shit that still ain't even happen yet
I keep it honest as honesty gets
Don't know why I'm always talking if I'm not making sense
I spent my life living with a lot of regrets
You throw me off my high horse, I'll probably fall to my death

(Bad behavior) it's obvious you not on your best
I might just pull your card if it's on top of the deck
Gimme, gimme what I need and then I'm onto the next
That's what we calling cause and effect

Yeah, why don't you wake up from your bad dreams
When's the last time you took a little time for yourself?
There's no reason to be so down
Rather fly around like there's no ground
And I, I bet you with you had these
'Cause carrying this wait'll break your glass knees, yeah
Don't need no chauffeur, fuck the backseat
No, I stay behind the wheel and never half speed

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

In the song "Hands," Mac Miller explores themes of self-care and self-reflection. He begins the song by asking why someone is still stuck in their bad dreams and encourages them to take some time for themselves. He emphasizes the importance of not being weighed down by problems and instead finding freedom in "flying around like there's no ground." Mac Miller then reflects on the fact that people may envy his success and possessions, but he knows that carrying those things also comes with a cost. He tells those who doubt him to get out of his car, as it's not a taxi and he doesn't need anyone else driving him to success.


Throughout the song, Mac Miller's lyrics are filled with metaphorical references to driving his life in the fast lane and always staying true to himself. He encourages listeners to let go of negative emotions and concentrate on what is important, even if things don't always make sense. The lyrics suggest that Mac Miller himself has made mistakes in the past and experienced some regrets, but has learned from these experiences and is now able to live his life honestly and with integrity.


Overall, "Hands" is a song about personal growth and finding freedom in life. Mac Miller's lyrics encourage listeners to take control of their own destiny and not let anyone else steer them off course. The metaphorical references to driving, cars, and steering successfully convey Miller's messages of perseverance and self-reliance.


Line by Line Meaning

(Hey) yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The singer is expressing enthusiasm and excitement.


Yeah, why don't you wake up from your bad dreams
The singer is urging someone to stop dwelling on negative thoughts or situations and start living in the present moment.


When's the last time you took a little time for yourself?
The singer is questioning when the person last prioritized self-care and relaxation.


There's no reason to be so down
The artist is trying to convince the person that there is no good reason to be feeling sad or depressed.


Rather fly around like there's no ground
The artist is suggesting that the person should try to live life with a carefree and adventurous spirit.


And I, I bet you wish you had these
The singer believes that the person would envy or desire the possessions or accomplishments that he has.


'Cause carrying this weight'll break your glass knees, yeah
The singer is warning that carrying too much emotional or mental burden can be damaging and lead to breakdowns or injuries.


Don't need no chauffeur, fuck the backseat
The artist is asserting his independence and self-sufficiency, not relying on anyone else to drive him around or make decisions for him.


No, I stay behind the wheel and never half speed
The artist is taking charge of his own life and pushing himself to always go full speed and give his all.


Get the fuck out of my car, this ain't a taxi
The artist is telling someone to leave his space and cease trying to control or manipulate him.


They love to see me lonely, hate to see me happy
The singer believes that people prefer to see him struggling or unhappy, rather than succeeding or enjoying life.


Call me what you want, she call me daddy
The artist doesn't care about others' opinions or name-calling, as he is respected and admired in his personal relationships.


Got a knack for getting nasty everyday, we keep a tally, yeah
The singer implies that he is skilled at having sexual encounters with different partners, and tracks his experiences.


Oh, it's true, I want it badly
The singer admits that he desires something strongly or is passionate about it.


Hit the zoom, I be moving like a athlete
The singer is quick and agile in his movements, likening himself to a competitive sports player.


(Now concentrate) no reason to be that upset
The artist is telling someone to focus on positive things and not get overly emotional or upset for no good reason.


I'm busy tripping 'bout some shit that still ain't even happen yet
The artist is admitting that he worries excessively about events or outcomes that haven't even occurred yet.


I keep it honest as honesty gets
The singer values honesty and integrity and claims to always be truthful and straightforward.


Don't know why I'm always talking if I'm not making sense
The singer recognizes that he sometimes talks a lot without actually making sense or conveying useful information.


I spent my life living with a lot of regrets
The artist has made many mistakes or poor decisions in his life, leading to feelings of regret and sadness.


You throw me off my high horse, I'll probably fall to my death
The artist compares his position or ego to that of being on a high horse, and implies that if someone criticizes or undermines him, it could be damaging or catastrophic for him.


(Bad behavior) it's obvious you not on your best
The artist is calling out someone's poor behavior and implying that they are not at their best or not living up to their potential.


I might just pull your card if it's on top of the deck
The singer is warning that he might expose someone's true nature or actions if they continue to act inappropriately or deceitfully.


Gimme, gimme what I need and then I'm onto the next
The artist is suggesting that he is willing to accept or use what he needs but will quickly move on to something else once satisfied.


That's what we calling cause and effect
The singer is explaining that this sequence of action and consequences is what is commonly referred to as cause and effect.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jon Brion, Malcolm McCormick

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Lo Cosmos

Fans to the artist. Love to see them down bc the art is good and they can have company in their misery.... therefore the industry would rather see him down. How else do you get the money you want and need... stay down :( they come in with good intentions and messages and they're controlled by the $$$... then they get played to only produce the content the industry wants them to. They capitalize on an artists misery. Always. And I'm sure hes seen it a million times over. What a sad job to be famous... they really pay you for what the job entails. And after you're there you no longer can be a normie at work like everyone else...

There are 4 ways out of the abuse of the music industry:

Submit.

Resist and get killed or become nothing and have your name destroyed

Kill yourself by accident or on purpose

Fake your death



All comments from YouTube:

Derek M

2023 and 3 things are still true.
1. We all still miss you Mac.
2. Your music still helps us all
3. You won't be forgotten

Darrick Patrick

"They love to see me lonely, hate to see me happy"

This song is slick.

Lo Cosmos

Fans to the artist. Love to see them down bc the art is good and they can have company in their misery.... therefore the industry would rather see him down. How else do you get the money you want and need... stay down :( they come in with good intentions and messages and they're controlled by the $$$... then they get played to only produce the content the industry wants them to. They capitalize on an artists misery. Always. And I'm sure hes seen it a million times over. What a sad job to be famous... they really pay you for what the job entails. And after you're there you no longer can be a normie at work like everyone else...

There are 4 ways out of the abuse of the music industry:

Submit.

Resist and get killed or become nothing and have your name destroyed

Kill yourself by accident or on purpose

Fake your death

Aaron J.H

@Lo Cosmos Crazy True.

Jacob Baker

Lo Cosmos that’s how it is, with someone with an imagination like Mac people would just rather see him sad and something they can relate to :( this whole album is such a vibe you can tell he was sad, but also happy? Appreciate the music

WooHollywood Celebrity

"Hands" , "I Can See" & "Hand Me Downs" are my favorite songs. I also enjoyed Eminem's new album

Eagle One

@WooHollywood Celebrity why is anyone talking about Em??

14 More Replies...

Keenan

this is the most criminally underrated song on the album in my opinion.

WoodbabyCTB

True

Melanie Vega

Agreed

More Comments

More Versions