With These Hands
Bryan White & Amy Grant Lyrics
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They are battle scarred and weary
And they're achin' for the one thing
That can heal the pain
For the feel of you at sundown
Runnin' fire through my veins
Look at these hands
And they're trembling for your quiet
easy touch
Look at these hands reaching out for the man
I love too much
Come to me now
Whisper secrets soft and low
Lay here beside me
Darlin' don't let me go
With these hands I could hold you forever
With this heart I will always be true
Just like God in his heaven
May you always be there
Every time that these hands reach for you
Look at these eyes
They have seen so many devils
They can hardly recognize the angel here
I only know when I look in your eyes
You calm all my fears
We've got tonight
Darlin' we can't ask for more
Just hold me tight
Leave the world outside the door
With these eyes I could see you forever
With this heart I will always be true
Like the stars in the heavens
My love will be there
Every time that these eyes look at you
With these hands
With this heart
I'll be there...
I'll be there...
With these hands I could hold you forever
With this heart I will always be true
Just like God in his heaven
May you always be there
Every time that these hands reach for you
Just like God in his heaven
My love will be there
Every time that these hands reach for you
Every time that these hands reach for you
The lyrics to Bryan White and Amy Grant’s song With These Hands can be interpreted as a poignant love ballad between two individuals who have been through a lot, yet still hold a deep love and passion for each other. The first verse suggests the physical toll that life has taken on the singer's hands, and how they yearn for the healing touch of their loved one. The second verse speaks to the emotional toll that the singer's eyes have faced, portraying their loved one as an angel who calms all their fears. The refrain emphasizes how the singer's hands and heart will always be true to their loved one, and how they will be there for them forever.
Throughout the song, there is a strong sense of longing and vulnerability that reinforces the idea that true love can withstand any trials and tribulations. The lyrics also build on the theme of the physical and emotional toll of life, portraying the singer's hands and eyes as symbols of the hardships they have experienced. The song's hopeful and romantic tone serves to remind listeners that despite life's challenges, love is a force that can overcome all obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at these hands
The hands of the singer are worn out and tired, yearning for the touch of their love.
They are battle scarred and weary
The hands have been through a lot, fighting for their love and achieving victory while being tired and worn out.
And they're achin' for the one thing
The hands are in pain and yearning for the touch of their love.
That can heal the pain
Only the touch of their love can heal the pain the singer's hands are feeling.
For the feel of you at sundown
The singer craves the touch and presence of their love, specifically during sunset.
Runnin' fire through my veins
The presence of their love makes the singer's blood boil with passion.
Look at these hands
The hands of the singer are reaching out for their love, trembling in anticipation.
They've been holdin' on and prayin'
The singer's hands have been holding onto their love firmly, while also praying for their touch and presence.
And they're trembling for your quiet easy touch
The singer's hands are excited and shaking in anticipation for the gentle and soothing touch of their love.
Look at these hands reaching out for the man
The singer's hands are reaching out for their man, whom they love deeply.
I love too much
The singer loves their man so deeply that their hands ache for their touch.
Come to me now
The singer is calling out for their love to come to them.
Whisper secrets soft and low
The singer wants their love to whisper soothing secrets to them in a low voice.
Lay here beside me
The singer wants their love to lay next to them.
Darlin' don't let me go
The singer wants their love to stay with them and never leave.
With these hands I could hold you forever
The singer's hands are capable of holding their love forever.
With this heart I will always be true
The singer's heart is filled with truth and the capability to love their partner forever.
Just like God in his heaven
The love of the singer towards their partner is eternal, like God in the heavens.
May you always be there
The singer wishes for their partner to always be with them.
Every time that these hands reach for you
Whenever the singer reaches out for their partner with their hands, they want them to be there.
Look at these eyes
The eyes of the singer have seen many devils and struggles, and are now recognizing the angelic nature of their partner.
They have seen so many devils
The eyes of the singer have seen many bad things and struggles.
They can hardly recognize the angel here
The singer's eyes are struggling to process how their partner could be so angelic and wonderful amidst all the chaos.
I only know when I look in your eyes
When the singer looks into the eyes of their partner, they know that all their fears are calmed.
You calm all my fears
The partner of the singer is able to calm all their fears and worries just by looking into their eyes.
We've got tonight
The present moment is all that the singer has with their partner.
Darlin' we can't ask for more
The singer is content with the present moment, and doesn't want anything more than this night with their love.
Just hold me tight
The singer wants their partner to hold them tightly.
Leave the world outside the door
The singer wants to forget about the outside world and just be with their partner.
With these eyes I could see you forever
The eyes of the singer are capable of being lost in the gaze of their partner forever.
Like the stars in the heavens
The singer's love for their partner is eternal and unchanging, like the stars in the sky.
My love will be there
The love of the singer towards their partner will always be present and unchanging.
Every time that these eyes look at you
Whenever the singer looks into the eyes of their partner, their love will be present and unchanging.
With these hands
The hands of the singer are present and ready to hold and support their partner.
With this heart
The heart of the singer is filled with love and devotion towards their partner.
I'll be there...
The singer promises to always be there for their partner.
With these hands I could hold you forever
The singer's hands are capable of holding their love forever.
Just like God in his heaven
The love of the singer towards their partner is eternal, like God in the heavens.
May you always be there
The singer wishes for their partner to always be with them.
Every time that these hands reach for you
Whenever the singer reaches out for their partner with their hands, they want them to be there.
Just like God in his heaven
The love of the singer towards their partner is eternal, always present and unchanging.
My love will be there
The love of the singer towards their partner will always be present and unchanging.
Every time that these hands reach for you
Whenever the singer reaches out for their partner with their hands, their love will be present and unchanging.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: FRANK WILDHORN, JACK F. MURPHY
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