Stonehands
Balance and Composure Lyrics

In Balance and Composure's song "Stonehands," there is a sense of regret and loss expressed by the singer. The lyrics start with a plea to not say goodbye too fast, even though the singer is already asleep. This could represent a feeling of not being fully present in the relationship, or possibly a sense of being powerless to stop the end of the relationship. The line "try your best to hold on to the past" suggests a desire to cling to happier times, despite the inevitability of change.

The next two lines hint at the source of the regret: the singer is acknowledging that the other person gave too much of themselves to the relationship and didn't receive enough in return. The phrase "wasted it all on me" implies a sense of guilt and awareness of one's own shortcomings.

In the next stanza, the lyrics take on a more surreal and haunting feel. "They" are chasing the singer and the other person around all the hallways, and the singer thinks they see ghosts of themselves and their partner. This could represent the memories and emotions that haunt the singer in the aftermath of the relationship.

The final stanza brings the focus back to the other person's "hands of stone" and the damage they can do. The line "including my bones, when you left home for the unknown" suggests that the other person left abruptly and without explanation, causing the singer a great deal of pain. Overall, the song seems to be wrestling with the aftermath of a relationship that ended badly, with a sense of nostalgia and regret mingled with fear and longing.