A native of Connecticut, Taos first started playing around age seven, and was writing songs and playing in bands by his teens. However, it was soccer that first took up most of his attention. A gifted athlete, he made the All New England team during his senior year of high school and went on to play for two years at Vassar. However, by college he was focusing more and more on music, playing in a band influenced by the Shins, Arctic Monkeys, and the Strokes. After graduating Vassar, he moved to Brooklyn and began working on his solo material. In 2015, he released the GUITS EP, which featured the tracks "Bangs" and "Simple and Sober." He garnered attention online, and more tracks followed as he moved in a more varied electronic direction. In 2017, he issued the single "Off My Mind," recorded in Los Angeles with production duo TŌN (aka Adam Korbesmeyer and Jerry Lang).
HANDS
AARON TAOS Lyrics
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You feel it in your dreams
Can understand
You tell me I can help what you need
But I'm on your side
It's in your hands
Your hands x8
And some of the days I've watched you drift away
Now when did this rift of pain still not play a [?]
Just tell me to go
But I know deep in your soul, you call my name
You call me in the nighttime
You call me in the day
You call me if you're speechless
You're too proud to [?]
So I sit
Alone
Waiting for someone who loves me
But's to scared to tell me so
It's in your hands
Your hands x16
In this song, AARON TAOS speaks to someone who is struggling and who may not be able to express their feelings. The lyrics suggest that the person is experiencing pain and fear, and is having trouble coping with it. AARON TAOS acknowledges this and offers his support, telling the person that he is on their side and is willing to help in any way he can. However, he ultimately acknowledges that there is only so much he can do, and that the person must take control of the situation themselves.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's in your hands" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that the person's fate is ultimately up to them. AARON TAOS acknowledges that this can be a difficult realization, but also that it is liberating to take control of one's own life.
Throughout the song, AARON TAOS demonstrates empathy and understanding for the person he is addressing. He is patient and willing to wait until the person is ready to accept his help, and he never judges or criticizes them for their struggles. This is a powerful message of support and encouragement for anyone who may be going through a difficult time.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that things are been alright in your sleep
I have a sense that you're sleeping well, but I'm not entirely sure.
You feel it in your dreams
You're experiencing something in your subconscious mind.
Can understand
I empathize with you.
You tell me I can help what you need
You're confiding in me and asking for my help.
But I'm on your side
I'm supportive of you and your needs.
It's in your hands
You have the power to control your own fate.
Your hands x8
You have the power to control your own fate, reiterated.
And some of the days I've watched you drift away
Occasionally, I've observed you become distant from reality.
When your face gets altered & shifts your gaze
Your facial expression and direction of your vision changes involuntarily.
Now when did this rift of pain still not play a [?]
I'm not sure when this emotional distance started.
Just tell me to go
If you want me to leave, just tell me.
But I know deep in your soul, you call my name
I have a feeling that you want me around, even though you don't say it.
You call me in the nighttime
You think of me before you fall asleep.
You call me in the day
You think of me during your waking hours as well.
You call me if you're speechless
You think of me when you don't know what to say.
You're too proud to [?]
You're hesitant to share your true feelings with me because of your pride.
So I sit
I wait patiently for you.
Alone
I'm by myself while I wait.
Waiting for someone who loves me
I'm waiting for someone who has romantic feelings for me.
But's to scared to tell me so
However, they're too scared to express those feelings to me.
It's in your hands
You have the power to make the decision to tell me how you feel.
Your hands x16
You have the power to make the decision to tell me how you feel, reiterated.
Contributed by Luke W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
min kyu Joung
most of his songs are underrated..
i wish people realize his talent someday ;)
Katherine Garcia
This song is so underrated
Internacionais Românticas
Mano, como você ainda não estourou no mundo, puta som. Suas batidas/som são fantásticos 👏👏👏....Admiro muito seu trabalho 🤜🤛❤️
Divyanshi Bhardwaj
The song is really beautiful.
Ridda Masood
Come on people the song's AWESOME!
Sorcha McGowan
Nice song! Great video as well! Louisa Gummer, the star of the video, is excellent and is the youngest daughter of my all-time favourite actress! 🙌❤
Diego tony
hermosa cancion
Tina
love it!
Santos Gaitano
Wow great style dig it
n4te
Been subbed for 3 years now and still don’t know how this man hasn’t taken off