They released one album, Fix Me Up in 2013. The single Clouds was released as a video to youtube, and was met with great popularity.
Sobiech died in May 2013 from cancer.
Ames
A Firm Handshake Lyrics
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The first will never be the last.
At least, not here and not today.
The sharp sun's rays bite at my face,
And the howling wind begs me to stay,
But I really must be getting home.
It might be time for me to go.
But that doesn't mean you have to leave.
And winter might be giving us snow.
But who's to say we can't still believe?
The trees have all cut their hair,
They've said goodbye and left somewhere
As a sea of fields greet us
And push us onward.
We've curled up and settled in
And in this life you can never win,
Only hope and pray that you
Can keep what you have.
Well, it might be time for me to go.
But that doesn't mean you have to leave.
And winter might be giving us snow.
But who's to say we can't still believe?
Our sleep will become deeper soon
More beautiful than the sun, sea, the moon
That's ours, and no one can take it . . .
It might be time for me to go.
But that doesn't mean you have to leave.
But who's to say we can't still believe?
Our engine will keep on turning,
And the stars will smile on us.
And even when we're torn apart,
I will not lose this love.
The lyrics to A Firm Handshake's "Ames" depict a bittersweet moment of departure as the singer prepares to leave a beloved person and place. The first lines of the song, "Well, the water trickles down the glass. The first will never be the last. At least not here and not today," evoke a sense of finality and the inevitability of change. The mention of the sharp sun's rays biting at the singer's face and the howling wind pleading with them to stay establish a wistful tone and a sense of conflicting emotions.
As the singer contemplates their departure, they express a sense of uncertainty about what the future holds. The lyrics "And winter might be giving us snow. But who's to say we can't still believe?" suggest a desire to hold onto hope and optimism in the face of adversity. The final verse of the song is particularly poignant, with lines like "Our sleep will become deeper soon, more beautiful than the sun, sea, the moon. That's ours, and no one can take it . . ." conveying a sense of the ephemeral nature of life while also emphasizing the beauty and value of the present moment.
Overall, "Ames" is a song that captures the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye, while also emphasizing the importance of hope and the beauty of the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, the water trickles down the glass.
Observing the slow, inevitable passage of time.
The first will never be the last.
There will always be more to come, and change is constant.
At least, not here and not today.
But the present moment is all we have, and it's worth cherishing.
The sharp sun's rays bite at my face,
Time and nature can be harsh, but we endure.
And the howling wind begs me to stay,
We can be tempted to hold onto what we know, but growth requires moving forward.
But I really must be getting home.
The call to return to what is familiar, safe, or comforting.
It might be time for me to go.
Change is inevitable, and it can be scary.
But that doesn't mean you have to leave.
We can support each other through change, and still find connection.
And winter might be giving us snow.
The challenges and hardships we face can seem overwhelming, but they are temporary.
But who's to say we can't still believe?
Hope and faith in something greater can help us persevere.
The trees have all cut their hair,
Nature is always changing, and can model growth and resilience.
They've said goodbye and left somewhere
Letting go of what we know, and embracing the unknown.
As a sea of fields greet us
The possibility and potential of new experiences and opportunities.
And push us onward.
Moving beyond what we've known, towards what is ahead.
We've curled up and settled in
Finding comfort and stability, and being content with what we have.
And in this life you can never win,
Life is not a competition, and there is no one way to 'get ahead.'
Only hope and pray that you
Finding solace and meaning through faith or spirituality.
Can keep what you have.
Holding onto what is important, and not taking it for granted.
Our sleep will become deeper soon
Transformations and changes will continue, and we may not always see them coming.
More beautiful than the sun, sea, the moon
The potential for joy and wonder is limitless, and we are all capable of experiencing it.
That's ours, and no one can take it . . .
We have the power to create our own happiness, and no one can take that from us.
Our engine will keep on turning,
Our lives will continue to move forward, no matter what happens.
And the stars will smile on us.
The universe is vast and mysterious, but we can still find wonder and beauty in it.
And even when we're torn apart,
Life is not always easy, and we may face emotional or physical pain.
I will not lose this love.
But connection and love can help us through the toughest of times.
Writer(s): Zach Sobiech, Samantha Brown
Contributed by Dylan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LOVER GIRLXXX
on Fix Me Up
The Fucking Choi are you on discord
LOVER GIRLXXX
on Fix Me Up
I loved the movie. watch one million times! I absolutely loved it.
LOVER GIRLXXX
on Blueberries
WOW a lovely song truly!