The Handle
Clover Lyrics


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I feel in an appearance

Only one thing wrong

You're seeing just what I'm saying

By then, it's too late
The world knows what you're feeling

I wish I went away

The only you can stop it

Is thinking where you're headed

Once you lock the door

Can't turn the handle anymore

Once you turn out the lights

It's too dark to see

We're gonna make it

We're gonna make it

We're gonna take the day

We're gonna make it

Ah, yeah, yeahh

(LONG PAUSE)





Ah yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Clover's song The Handle are open to interpretation, but they seem to describe the regret and fear that can come with speaking too openly and honestly. The singer starts by saying that they feel like they've made an appearance, implying that they are putting on a show or presenting a persona. They acknowledge that there is only one thing wrong, but don't specify what that is. The second line could be read as saying that the listener (or perhaps the whole world) is finally understanding what the singer is saying, but it's too late - the damage has been done. The rest of the verse seems to be about the difficulty of controlling your emotions and how they are perceived by others. The only way to stop others from seeing what you're feeling is to be more mindful of where you're headed and what you're saying.


In the chorus, the singer emphasizes the idea that once you've made a choice or revealed something about yourself, you can't go back. The metaphor of locking the door and not being able to turn the handle anymore suggests that once you commit to a course of action, there's no going back. Similarly, once you've turned out the lights, you can't change the fact that it's too dark to see. Despite this sense of finality, the chorus is ultimately optimistic, with the singer repeating the phrase "We're gonna make it" several times. It's unclear exactly what "it" refers to - perhaps success, happiness, or simply getting through a difficult time - but the message is one of resilience and determination.


Overall, The Handle seems to be a song about the challenges of being honest and vulnerable, and the consequences that can come with sharing too much. It emphasizes the importance of being mindful of your words and actions before it's too late. Despite the darker themes, the chorus offers a sense of hope and a commitment to pushing through difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel in an appearance
I'm putting on a facade


Only one thing wrong
I have one major flaw


You're seeing just what I'm saying
You're falling for my deception


By then, it's too late
Once you realize the truth, it's too late


The world knows what you're feeling
Your emotions are obvious to others


I wish I went away
I wish I didn't have to face the consequences


The only you can stop it
You are the only one who can prevent it


Is thinking where you're headed
You need to think about your actions and their consequences


Once you lock the door
Once you commit to something


Can't turn the handle anymore
You can't change your mind or go back


Once you turn out the lights
Once you're in the dark and don't know what's ahead


It's too dark to see
You can't see what's in front of you


We're gonna make it
We'll get through this


We're gonna take the day
We'll seize the day


Ah, yeah, yeahh
Exclamation of enthusiasm and confidence


(LONG PAUSE)
Moment of reflection and anticipation


Ah yeah
Expression of enthusiasm and readiness




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