Hands
B.O.T.H. Lyrics
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ご機嫌なリズムで江戸っ子がラップ
お前らアタシに続いてカマしな
オーディエンスをライムとフローと生き様で騒がせな
ようこそ僕のオペラショー
かぶりつきで見る栄誉を与えよう
太陽も月も僕を照らす照明
飾り立てず実績で語る道
黙々と刻む端々にバシバシ
その先にグランプリ
燦然たる輝き決意は底なし
Oh my
僕のショーに君こそ相応しい
覇道は曲がりくねり乱高下のストーリー
それすらもグラス
君は涼しい顔で素通り
あなたは
努力すらもエンタメに show up
そのライトスタッフ オーラ パワー
でもレースは譲れないテッペン
いずれ決着つけましょう グランプリで
おいダービーバカ! アンタ ダービーダービーうるさいんだよ
クラシックはダービーだけじゃない
脳みその容量 足りてない
ダービーの意味もわかってない
言ってみろ やってみろ いますぐ ホラホラ
ダービーは感動!伝統!代わり無し!
タイシンの代わり居ないように
切磋琢磨 勝負はシビア
でも友情は永遠 フォーエバー
アンタ言ってて恥ずかしくないわけ?
ラップバトル 見せてみなソウル
勝敗が将来を占う
アンタの本気 そんなもんなの?バカ
アタシの言葉は いつでも本物
昼でも上空に並びトゥインクル
タイシン アタシ ハヤヒデの三連星
星座の名は bnw
満を持してアタシ登場
Yo!yo!
レペゼン岩手
東北魂
蹴散らすべ おめぇら全員
おめぇら ぬりぃラップやるくらいなら
レースで勝負しろ
You know what I mean?
Hun!
The lyrics of B.O.T.H.'s song "Hands on the Bible" appear to be a reflection on guilt, shame, and the feeling of being held accountable for one's actions, particularly when it comes to committing violence or harming others. The image of "hands on the Bible" suggests a desire for redemption or absolution through religion or spirituality, yet the lyrics ultimately convey a sense of hopelessness and resignation in the face of one's own wrongdoing.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the opening lines "Hands on the Bible, scared like a child / God holds you liable for what you've done." This establishes the idea of a higher power or authority figure as the judge of one's actions, and the following lines "Homicidal, stare down your idols / Pretty baby never born" suggest a violent or destructive past that haunts the singer. The second verse expands on this theme with the lines "Rats in the attic, toys in the cellar / She's an addict, he wants to learn," which evoke a feeling of chaos and disarray.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Hands on the Bible" several times, emphasizing the importance of seeking guidance or forgiveness in a religious context. Yet the lines "A pretty baby never to be born" and "You can't pretend that you don't know the reason / For the repent that you saw" suggest a sense of regret and sorrow that cannot be undone. The final lines of the song, "Hands on the Bible, hands on the Bible / You can't believe it, you didn't mean it / But they saw you do it and they know your name," drive home the message that actions have consequences, even if they were not intentional.
Overall, "Hands on the Bible" is a powerful reflection on the complexities of guilt, shame, and the search for redemption. The lyrics use vivid imagery and repetition to create a sense of urgency and discomfort, forcing the listener to confront their own flaws and mistakes. Whether or not the song is intended to have a specific religious or spiritual message is unclear, but the repeated invocation of the phrase "hands on the Bible" suggests a desire for guidance or forgiveness from a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands on the Bible
You swear on the Bible to tell the truth and nothing but the truth
Scared like a child
Your fear is akin to that of a powerless, innocent child
God holds you liable
God is going to hold you responsible for your actions
For what you've done
You will be held accountable for your past deeds
Homicidal
You have committed or have the potential to commit murder
Stare down your idols
Confront those who you admire and worship but who may have led you astray
Pretty baby never born
The potential for new life has been robbed from you
You can't believe it
You are in disbelief about what has transpired
You didn't mean it
You did not intend for the outcome that has occurred
But they saw you do it and they know your name
Others have witnessed your actions and know who you are
Rats in the attic
Hidden, unpleasant surprises in your life
Toys in the cellar
Secret items or aspects of your life that you keep hidden from others
She's an addict
A woman in your life struggles with addiction
He wants to learn
A male in your life is seeking knowledge or is curious
Egomaniacal as you screw yourself into oblivion
Your excessive sense of self-importance is leading you towards destruction
Worn and faded
Your life has been depleted and eroded over time
Stoned and jaded
You have become numb and cynical due to drugs or past experiences
You'll have to face it on your own
You will need to confront your issues alone and take responsibility for your actions
Smashed on the pavement
You have hit rock bottom and have fallen hard
Stunned in amazement
You are shocked and surprised by the turn of events
Everything you made comes crawling back to you
Your past actions and decisions are coming back to haunt you
You can't pretend that you don't know the reason
You cannot deny the reason behind the negative consequences that have come about
For the repent that you saw
You are experiencing remorse for the pain you caused
Hands on the Bible
You swear on the Bible to tell the truth and nothing but the truth
Hands on the Bible
You swear on the Bible to tell the truth and nothing but the truth
Hands on the Bible
You swear on the Bible to tell the truth and nothing but the truth
Hands on the Bible
You swear on the Bible to tell the truth and nothing but the truth
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Onjuicy, Yoko Yonaiyama, Baku
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lishstringer5116
I am walking out in the rain
And I am listening to the low moan
Of the dial tone again
And I am getting
Nowhere with you
And I can't let it go
And I can't get through
And the old woman behind the pink curtains and the closed door
On the first floor
She's listening through the air shaft
To see how long our swan song can last
And both hands
Now use both hands
Oh, no don't close your eyes
I am writing
Graffiti on your body
I am drawing the story of
How hard we tried
How hard we tried
And I am watching your chest rise and fall
Like the tides of my life
And the rest of it all
And your bones have been my bedframe
And your flesh has been my pillow
I have been waiting for sleep
To offer up the deed with both hands
Oh oh with both hands
In each other's shadows we grew less and less tall
And eventually our theories couldn't explain it all
And I'm recording our history now on the bedroom wall
And when we leave the landlord will come and paint over it all
And I am walking out in the rain
And I am listening to the low moan of the dial tone again
And I am getting nowhere with you
And I can't let it go
And I can't get through
And both hands
Please use both hands
Oh, no don't close your eyes
I am writing graffiti on your body I am drawing the story of
How hard we tried
Hard we tried
How hard we tried
@charlieammatuna3155
I think she's one of the most exquisite, talented, original and brilliant guitar player and songwriter of her generation. She's a rare pearl. It's incredible, to me, how she's able to compose meticulous and refined guitar harmonies while sticking them with articulate lyrics and meaningful words...she really is an artist. <3
@jahmariposa
+1
@jessicaklosek9849
I was visiting my sister across the country when i was 16.. LOTS of 1st that year! 1st time traveling outta New England 1st time on a plane.. BOTH those things being done ALONE was a 1st in it's OWN to celebrate!! Sister was working as a live in employee in a "battered women shelter" I had obvi heard of them but never got up close and personal like that! I learned SSOOOO MUCH!!!! Sister was and still is a big fan of Ani, and the 1st song she played that got my attention was "Untouchable Face" I thought I was SSOO DAMN COOL belting out the lyrics to that song! F you and your untouchable face and f you for existing in the 1st place! Lyrics like THAT at 16 years old.. Yeeaaa I was HOOKED! It wasn't until I got older that I felt the weight of her topics and the way she delivered them.. I'm now 40 YEARS OLD and I STILL love Ani just as much as I did almost 25 years ago! In fact MORE SO now. I've learned that she's pretty damn timeless! As the years go on and I gain new experiences, I hear those same songs I've known FOREVER now, in an entirely new way!
Rock on Ani we'll always love you!
P.s. Another amazing artist I discovered that year and still love in the same manner is Doria Roberts! Just a friendly suggestion for Ani fans!
@deveryshepardson3640
My friend turned me on to Ani with her first record and I was hooked. My friend passed away today and I came here to both cope and say thank you! Pretty raw at the moment but “this too shall pass.”
@aeconiglio
Sending you so much love
@deveryshepardson3640
@@aeconiglio thank you I do appreciate it. Not as raw at the moment and the music permeated the space between us
@aeconiglio
I just saw Ani the other night live for the first time and cried. She was integral to my coming out and being brave...
@deveryshepardson3640
I remember the absolute joy and emotions that flooded me each and every song. Truly inspirational and so glad that you found her voice and it gave you the courage to be who you are!
@petevaldezbc1
I dated a hippie girl back in the day and she introduced me to Ani. Later when I was dating a different girl she wouldn't accept me liking Ani (because she knew the ex who introduced me to her) and resented when I'd try to get her to listen to her. Years later, after we had broken up but remained friends, she told me she eventually gave in and listened openly to Ani. She thanked me. Word of mouth is so great
@bloodhound9638
i dated a girl who likes Ani, now with current girlfriends we pish ourselves laughing at how shite she is