With My Own Two Hands
Ben Harper / Jack Johnson Lyrics


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I can change the world, with my own two hands
Make it a better place, oh, with my own two hands
Make it a kinder place, with my own two hands
With my own
With my own two hands

I can make peace on earth, oh with my own two hands
I can clean up the earth, with my own two hands
I can reach out to you, with my own two hands
With my own
With my own two hands
With my own
With my own two hands

I'm gonna make it a brighter place, oh, with my own two hands
I'm gonna make it a safer place, Oh with my own two hands
I'm gonna help Jah human race, yes oh with my own two hands
With my own
With my own two hands
With my own
With my own two hands

Now I can, I can hold you, oh with my own two hands
And I, and I can comfort you, with my own two hands
But you got, got to use, oh use your own two hands
Use your own, use your own two hands
You got to use your own, oh use your own two hands
With our own, with our own two hands
With our own
With our own
Two hands
With my own




With my own
Two hands

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "With My Own Two Hands" by Ben Harper and Jack Johnson are about the power and responsibility of individuals to make positive change in the world. The repeated refrain "with my own two hands" emphasizes the importance of taking action in order to make a difference. The lyrics suggest that by working together, people can create a kinder, safer, and more peaceful world. The verse "I can clean up the earth, with my own two hands" highlights the issue of environmental responsibility, and the verse "I'm gonna help Jah human race" references the Rastafarian belief in the interconnectedness of all people.


The song encourages personal agency and individual responsibility, as shown in the lines "you got to use, oh use your own two hands" and "with our own two hands". By reminding listeners of the power they hold, the song aims to inspire positive action and change.


Line by Line Meaning

I can change the world, with my own two hands
I have the ability to make a difference in the world all by myself


Make it a better place, oh, with my own two hands
I can improve things around me and make the world a better place using just my own efforts


Make it a kinder place, with my own two hands
I can bring kindness to the world through my own actions


With my own
This is all within my power and I don't need anyone else to help me


With my own two hands
I will accomplish all of this with only my two hands and my own effort


I can make peace on earth, oh with my own two hands
I have the power to promote peace within the world using only my own actions


I can clean up the earth, with my own two hands
I can make the world a cleaner and better place through my own effort and contribution


I can reach out to you, with my own two hands
I can help others and make a positive difference in their life through my own actions


I'm gonna make it a brighter place, oh, with my own two hands
I am determined to make the world a brighter and better place through my own hard work and determination


I'm gonna make it a safer place, Oh with my own two hands
Through my own actions, I can make the world a safer place for everyone


I'm gonna help Jah human race, yes oh with my own two hands
I will contribute to the well-being of humanity and the planet with my own effort and determination


Now I can, I can hold you, oh with my own two hands
I am capable of physically supporting and holding others and providing comfort through my own effort


And I, and I can comfort you, with my own two hands
I have the ability to bring comfort and solace to others through my own actions and effort


But you got, got to use, oh use your own two hands
While I can make a positive difference in the world, others also need to contribute and use their own effort to make real change


Use your own, use your own two hands
Everyone has the ability to make a difference, and they should use their own effort and determination to bring about change


You got to use your own, oh use your own two hands
It's important for each person to take responsibility and contribute to the world through their own effort and dedication


With our own, with our own two hands
Together as a community, we can make a positive difference in the world through our own effort and contributions


With our own
Collectively, we can use our own effort and determination to make a difference in the world


With our own two hands
Together, we can make a positive impact on the world using only our own effort and determination


With my own
I have the individual power and determination to make a positive difference in the world


With my own two hands
Through my own effort and determination, I will make a positive contribution to the world




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BEN C HARPER

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@jessepope2610

This song was played at my 63 year olds friends funeral the other day. It fit his life to a tee. He was a farmer that loved the soil, his animals and his fellow man.

@channahsorah

"heart."

@jessepope2610

@@channahsorah Thanks for the acknowledgement.

@ikanderson

I remember this from elementary school. Now I wish I could be in elementary school again. Life was good then.

@destinymcintire2188

I remember seeing this song on TV when I was younger as a commercial for PBS. It's stuck with me ever since :)

@TheWarriorPoet

This IS a Ben Harper song. I always thought it was very cool that Ben and Jack Johnson were such great friends. They're two really good people.

@amiezyla9772

hi i love you

@rosehiptea100

So wonderful! May we sing it every single day of our lives. <3

@EHorvath10

We need this song right now.

@caitlynadams7714

I used to always listen to jack Johnson when I was about 6 years old hear I am 9 years later and still remember them 😂

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