These Hands
Damned The Lyrics


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These are the hands of a demented circus clown
outside I'm laughing but inside I'm really wearing a frown
I see you laughing at me
but baby in my dreams
it's quite a different scene

Chasing you through the night with my hands around your neck
funny how everything seems in technicolour, yet
I find I'm laughing at you
and you are turning blue
Ha ha ha ha ha




Ha ha ha ha ha
Ho ho ho

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Damned The's song These Hands are quite dark and twisted. They paint a picture of a person’s hands belonging to a demented circus clown, who may look happy on the outside, but is inwardly sad and depressed. They feel as though people around them are laughing and mocking them, while in their dreams, they are chasing someone and enjoying the power and control they have over them. The lyrics show that this person has a sadistic and evil side to them, which they conceal from others.


The lines "Chasing you through the night with my hands around your neck," reveal the dark and scary nature of this person's fantasies. They seem to find pleasure in hurting or scaring others, as shown by their laughter when they see the person turning blue. This is a disturbing and troubling mindset, which makes one wonder if the person singing the song is mentally unstable or dangerous.


Overall, These Hands is a song that depicts the disturbing thoughts and fantasies of a troubled individual. The lyrics offer insight into the darker side of human nature and the damage it can cause if not properly addressed. It is a cautionary tale that reminds us to be mindful of our own mental health and the impact our actions can have on others.


Line by Line Meaning

These are the hands of a demented circus clown
My hands are not normal, they belong to a crazy entertainer who does not belong in reality.


Outside I'm laughing but inside I'm really wearing a frown
I may seem happy but inside I have a lot of sadness that I do not show.


I see you laughing at me
You mock me by laughing at me.


But baby in my dreams
However, in my dreams, I have the power and control.


It's quite a different scene
The situation in my dreams is different from when I'm awake.


Chasing you through the night with my hands around your neck
I have the power to hunt and control you in my dreams.


Funny how everything seems in technicolor, yet
My dreams are vivid and full of color, despite my sadness.


I find I'm laughing at you
I am amused by controlling and dominating you in my dreams.


And you are turning blue
You are suffering as a result of my dominance.


Ha ha ha ha ha
I find it all very funny.


Ho ho ho
I am thoroughly entertained.




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