—liner notes of Little Lost Blues by Bonny Billy
His Hands
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Lyrics
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Sometimes the slightest whisper could hurt so much
I could feel him coming nearer his little noises and such
And then my man would lay his hands on me
He might touch me the way a man should sometimes
Bring me to passions that only he could
Answer some earthly need whenever he would
All the kindness and protection
The tenderness and the care
And he was happy goodness me
But then when he was scared
Those hands they took on a life undead
They were vicious and they were small
But big enough to keep this woman's back
Against the wall
Lord I didn't ask for it
Not the love or anything else
Not the years spent in the world
Of a man that only loved himself
I didn't ask for it
But God it is mine now
Those hands are in my mind and soul
But Lord it's you and me
That make their power
And I will pity that beautiful man
And Lord I will bless his path
We were both just wounded children
In a love that thank God didn't last
There's a lot of things in Lord your touch
Sometimes your slightest whisper moves me so much
Your grace and your forgiveness the whole world and such
When you
You lay your hands
On me
Yes when you
Lord rest your gentle hands
On me
On me
The song "His Hands" by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy is a heartfelt and honest account of a woman's relationship with her lover. The lyrics discuss the contradictory nature of her partner's touch, which could be both loving and gentle, and simultaneously hurtful and scary. There's a sense of emotional turmoil that runs through the narrative, as the singer describes the toll that her partner's behavior has taken on her. She admits that she did not ask for this love, or for the tumultuous relationship that it brought with it, yet confesses that the memories of his touch still haunt her.
The song's melancholic tone and the honesty with which it approaches heartbreak and emotional pain are its most striking features. The singer seems to be grappling with mixed emotions, as she paints a portrait of a relationship that was characterized by both intense passion and deeply rooted pain. The lyrics leave the listener with the impression of a woman who is trying to come to terms with the past, and who is searching for some sense of closure.
Overall, "His Hands" is a beautifully written song that speaks to the complex nature of love and the human experience. It's a testament to Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's gift for crafting songs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
There were a lot of things in his touch
His touch was complicated with mixed feelings and emotions
Sometimes the slightest whisper could hurt so much
The slightest whisper had the potential to inflict pain on her
I could feel him coming nearer his little noises and such
She could sense his presence through little noises and actions
And then my man would lay his hands on me
After the build-up, he would finally touch her
He might touch me the way a man should sometimes
His touch was sometimes gentle and romantic like a man should be
Bring me to passions that only he could
He had a unique ability to awaken her desires and passions
Answer some earthly need whenever he would
He satisfied her earthly desires with his touch
All the kindness and protection
In the beginning, he was protective and kind
The tenderness and the care
He was tender and caring towards her
And he was happy goodness me
He brought her happiness
But then when he was scared
However, he changed when he was scared
Those hands they took on a life undead
His hands took on a sinister and undead quality
They were vicious and they were small
His hands were harmful despite their small size
But big enough to keep this woman's back
His hands were strong enough to keep her back against a wall
Against the wall
She was trapped and unable to escape his grasp
Lord I didn't ask for it
She didn't ask for his abusive love
Not the love or anything else
She didn't ask for any of it
Not the years spent in the world
She didn't ask for the years spent under his control
Of a man that only loved himself
He was self-centered and only cared for himself
But God it is mine now
She now has to deal with the aftermath of his abuse
Those hands are in my mind and soul
His hands and their effect are ingrained in her memory and soul
But Lord it's you and me
She turns to God for help
That make their power
She realizes that God has the power to help her overcome his abuse
And I will pity that beautiful man
She feels a sense of empathy towards him, despite his abuse
And Lord I will bless his path
She wishes him well and prays for his journey
We were both just wounded children
She realizes that they were both wounded and broken
In a love that thank God didn't last
She is grateful that their love didn't last
There's a lot of things in Lord your touch
She finds comfort in God's touch
Sometimes your slightest whisper moves me so much
God's slightest whisper can bring her comfort and peace
Your grace and your forgiveness the whole world and such
She finds solace in God's grace and forgiveness
When you
God's touch brings her comfort
You lay your hands
God's touch is healing and loving
On me
His touch brings her peace
Contributed by Alaina I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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