A moody modern singer/songwriter specializing in warm, atmospheric synth ba… Read Full Bio ↴A moody modern singer/songwriter specializing in warm, atmospheric synth baths balanced by confessional -- sometimes vengeful -- soul-baring, Blaise Moore first gained attention early in 2017 with a viral video for "Friends." This song is the centerpiece of her debut EP, Laurence, a breakup suite dedicated to an ex-boyfriend of the same name. Laurence is the first music the Toronto-based singer/songwriter released. Soon afterward, Moore was signed by Interscope Records, resulting in the release of 2018's Temporary Her. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

Hands
BLAISE MOORE Lyrics

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do you like it
do you like it
cuz i want it cuz i want it
but i still hurting yeah im hurting
by now you think that i would learn
try put these thoughts into words
my heads a mess
you can't be heard

and i cant listen to your voice no more

without opening all those holes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hands" by BLAISE MOORE is a song about wanting and hurting simultaneously. The song is about the concept of holding onto something even though it is hurting you. The "hands" in the lyrics can be seen as a metaphor for the person's attempt to grab onto something that is causing them pain. The repetition of "do you like it, cuz I want it" can be seen as a person's desire to hold onto something despite the pain it causes them.

The lines "by now you think that I would learn, try put these thoughts into words" can be interpreted as a person's inability to express themselves effectively. They are trying to put their emotions into words, but it's not easy, which leaves them feeling like their head is messy, and they can't be heard. The last line of the chorus, "without opening all those holes" can be seen as their attempt to avoid feeling too much pain. They are an indication that they are trying to prevent the emotions from overwhelming them.

Overall, the song's lyrics embody the notion of wanting something that causes pain and not being able to express the resulting emotions properly. This lack of communication and the inability to express how one feels can lead to people holding onto something that no longer serves them, which ultimately leaves them hurting.

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