Care about no history
I just wanna go and raise a family with you
Raise 'em true, raise 'em properly
(I'm built for cover do it built for speed)[?]
And I wanna go fast so gimme what I need now
I bet you hear that all the time
I've been watchin' you sit in bed
And I wanna hold you near

Words are clever
Hands are better
So let's put them together
Do you want what I got
'Cause I need your company
If you doubt a thing that I say
Anytime you play your games on me

I'm gonna get you those precious things
Like old brand whiskey and chicken wings
See that's a promise I can keep

I like cashmere, I like your sweater
But if you take it off we'll both feel better
You know I'll help you happily

If these lights are low enough
No one's gonna see you go

Words are clever
Hands are better
So let's put them together
Do you want what I got
'Cause I need your company
If you doubt a thing that I say
Anytime you're playin' your games on me

There's only so much I can say
To convince you

No words that have their place
Not in a bedroom
Said I don't care if you go.
Well, that's a lie, cause I do.

Words are clever
Hands are better
So let's put them together
Do you want what I got
'Cause I need your company
If you doubt a thing that I say
Anytime you're playin' your games on me

Words are clever
Hands are better
So let's put them together
Do you want what I got
'Cause I need your company
If you doubt a thing that I say
Anytime you're playin' your games on me

Overall Meaning

The song "Hands Are Clever" by Alex Clare is a love song that emphasizes the importance of physical touch in a relationship. The lyrics begin with the singer expressing his desire to start a family with his partner and to raise them properly. He is looking for speed in his life and wants to be with his loved one fast. The song emphasizes that the singer wants physical touch more than the typical emotional connection; he wants to hold his loved one near and put their hands together. The singer offers to provide his partner with "precious things" such as old brand whiskey and chicken wings, offering to help her happily. The verse indicates a desire for both emotional and physical connection, but the chorus emphasizes that for the singer, hands are better than words in terms of expressing love.

The line, "There's only so much I can say to convince you, no words that have their place, not in a bedroom," suggests that while the singer appreciates the value of words and wants to communicate with his partner, he believes that physical touch is more important in the bedroom. The chorus repeats that "words are clever, hands are better," further emphasizing the importance of touch. The overall message of the song appears to be that physical touch, particularly between romantic partners, is the most important aspect of a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Care about no history
I don't care what happened in the past

I just wanna go and raise a family with you
I want to start a family with you

Raise 'em true, raise 'em properly
I want to raise them right

(I'm built for cover do it built for speed)[?]
I am strong and quick

And I wanna go fast so gimme what I need now
I want to move quickly, so give me what I need

I bet you hear that all the time
I'm sure you hear that a lot

I've been watchin' you sit in bed
I've been watching you while you're sitting in your bed

And I wanna hold you near
I want to hug you

Words are clever
Words can be manipulative

Hands are better
Actions speak louder than words

So let's put them together
Let's take action and not just use words