With These Hands
Amy Grant/Bryan White Lyrics


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Look at these hands
They are battle scarred and weary
And they're achin' for the one thing
That can heal the pain
For the feel of you at sundown
Runnin' fire through my veins

Look at these hands
They've been holdin' on and prayin'
And they're trembling for your quiet
easy touch
Look at these hands reaching out for the man
I love too much

Come to me now
Whisper secrets soft and low
Lay here beside me
Darlin' don't let me go

With these hands I could hold you forever
With this heart I will always be true
Just like God in his heaven
May you always be there
Every time that these hands reach for you

Look at these eyes
They have seen so many devils
They can hardly recognize the angel here

I only know when I look in your eyes
You calm all my fears

We've got tonight
Darlin' we can't ask for more
Just hold me tight
Leave the world outside the door

With these eyes I could see you forever
With this heart I will always be true
Like the stars in the heavens
My love will be there
Every time that these eyes look at you

With these hands
With this heart
I'll be there...
I'll be there...

With these hands I could hold you forever
With this heart I will always be true
Just like God in his heaven
May you always be there
Every time that these hands reach for you

Just like God in his heaven
My love will be there




Every time that these hands reach for you
Every time that these hands reach for you

Overall Meaning

In the song “With These Hands,” Amy Grant and Bryan White sing about their love and devotion for their significant other. The chorus repeats the same phrase, “With these hands I could hold you forever. With this heart, I will always be true,” emphasizing the commitment and dedication they have towards their loved one.


The lyrics in the first verse demonstrate the pain and longing the singer feels without their partner. The hands are described as “battle scarred and weary,” hinting towards a history of struggle and hardship. However, the feel of their partner brings them joy and excitement, running “fire through my veins.” The second verse describes the singer’s trembling hands, eager for the touch of their loved one. The “quiet, easy touch” is all they need to feel calm and content.


The song’s bridge introduces the idea of eternity and compares their love to the stars in the heavens. Their affection will always be present, just like the stars are always there. The repeated phrase “with these hands” emphasizes the significance of physical touch, while “with this heart” speaks to the emotional aspect of their love.


As a whole, “With These Hands” is an exploration of love and devotion. It paints a picture of two people who are committed to each other and willing to go to great lengths to keep their bond strong. The lyrics speak to the power of touch and emotional connection and demonstrate the importance of human connection in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at these hands
The singer is drawing attention to their hands.


They are battle scarred and weary
The hands are marked by wounds and fatigue, likely from a life's worth of hardships.


And they're achin' for the one thing That can heal the pain
Despite their weariness, the hands seek solace in the one thing that can ease their sorrows.


For the feel of you at sundown Runnin' fire through my veins
The touch of this person, especially as the day fades, brings the artist a sense of exhilaration and passion.


Look at these hands They've been holdin' on and prayin'
The hands have been clutched together in hopes and supplication.


And they're trembling for your quiet easy touch
The singer's hands tremble with anticipation for the soft and gentle touch of this person.


Look at these hands reaching out for the man I love too much
The singer's hands desperately seek the man they love deeply.


Come to me now Whisper secrets soft and low Lay here beside me Darlin' don't let me go
The artist implores this person to come to them, to share secrets, to stay close, and to never leave.


With these hands I could hold you forever With this heart I will always be true Just like God in his heaven May you always be there Every time that these hands reach for you
The artist expresses their lifelong commitment to this person, much like how God is always in the heavens, this person will always be there when the artist reaches out to them.


Look at these eyes They have seen so many devils They can hardly recognize the angel here
The artist's eyes have borne witness to struggle and hardship, making it difficult to comprehend the beauty of this person's presence.


I only know when I look in your eyes You calm all my fears
Despite the singer's past experiences, this person brings an overwhelming sense of serenity and tranquility.


We've got tonight Darlin' we can't ask for more Just hold me tight Leave the world outside the door
The artist revels in the present moment of being with this person, disregarding everything else while they embrace.


With these eyes I could see you forever With this heart I will always be true Like the stars in the heavens My love will be there Every time that these eyes look at you
The singer vows unending fidelity, comparing the unwavering love they have to the constancy of the stars.


With these hands With this heart I'll be there... I'll be there...
The singer underscores their dedication to this person, insisting that they will always be present in their lives.


Just like God in his heaven My love will be there Every time that these hands reach for you Every time that these hands reach for you
The singer reiterates their commitment to the person they love, saying their love will always be present every time they reach out to them.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: FRANK WILDHORN, JACK F. MURPHY

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