Hands
Curtis E. Allen Lyrics
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Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
My momma taught me how to pray
Before I reached the age of seven
When I'm down on my knees
That's when I'm closest to heaven
Daddy lived his life, two kids and a wife
Well you do what you must do
But he showed me enough of what it takes
To get me through, oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee, Oh yeh!
The lyrics of Curtis E. Allen's song "Hands" carry a religious message, urging listeners to put their trust and faith in Jesus Christ. The repeated line "Put your hand in the hand of the man" is a metaphorical invitation to surrender to the guidance and support of Jesus. The mention of Jesus stilling the water and calming the sea refers to biblical stories of his miraculous powers, emphasizing his ability to provide comfort and peace in times of trouble.
The song also reflects on personal experiences and the influence of the singer's parents. The line "My momma taught me how to pray" suggests the importance of spiritual guidance and the role of prayer in finding solace. The reference to the singer's father, who lived a responsible life, implies the importance of hard work and setting a good example.
Overall, the lyrics encourage self-reflection and a shift in perspective. By looking at oneself and others through the lens of faith and compassion, the singer suggests that a connection with Jesus can bring about a transformative change in how we perceive and interact with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Trust and rely on the guidance of the man
Who stilled the water
Who brought peace and tranquility
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Have faith in the power of the man
Who calmed the sea
Who brought calmness and serenity
Take a look at yourself
Reflect on your own character and actions
And you can look at others differently
And you can view others with understanding and empathy
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Place your trust in the man
From Galilee
From the region of Galilee
My momma taught me how to pray
My mother taught me the importance of prayer
Before I reached the age of seven
At a young age, even before turning seven
When I'm down on my knees
When I humble myself in prayer
That's when I'm closest to heaven
That's when I feel a strong connection to the divine
Daddy lived his life, two kids and a wife
My father lived a fulfilling life, taking care of his family
Well you do what you must do
You do what is necessary
But he showed me enough of what it takes
But he taught me valuable life lessons
To get me through, oh yeh!
To help me navigate challenges and obstacles
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Trust and rely on the guidance of the man
From Galilee
From the region of Galilee
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Have faith in the power of the man
Who stilled the water
Who brought peace and tranquility
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Trust and rely on the guidance of the man
Who calmed the sea
Who brought calmness and serenity
Take a look at yourself
Reflect on your own character and actions
And you can look at others differently
And you can view others with understanding and empathy
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Place your trust in the man
From Galilee
From the region of Galilee
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Trust and rely on the guidance of the man
Who stilled the water
Who brought peace and tranquility
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Have faith in the power of the man
Who calmed the sea
Who brought calmness and serenity
Take a look at yourself
Reflect on your own character and actions
And you can look at others differently
And you can view others with understanding and empathy
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Trust and rely on the guidance of the man
From Galilee
From the region of Galilee
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee
Trust and rely on the guidance of the man from Galilee
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee, Oh yeh!
Trust and rely on the guidance of the man from Galilee
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Written by: GENE MAC LELLAN
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