Their influences are among others: Counting Crows, Bon Iver, Ray LaMontagne, Ryan Adams, Donovan Woods, Bob Dylan, The Beatles.
Hand in Hand
Daniel and the Lion 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 song 'Hand in Hand' by Daniel and the Lion encourages listeners to put their trust in Jesus Christ, the man from Galilee who stilled the water and calmed the sea. By putting your hand in his, you can change your perspective on life and see others differently. This idea is reinforced by the lyric "Take a look at yourself and you can look at others differently," which suggests that by connecting to Christ, we can improve our own lives and become more compassionate towards those around us.
The opening verse speaks about the power of prayer and the influence of family in introducing these beliefs to young children. This contrasts with the second verse which talks about the reality of life and the challenges that come with it. The artist acknowledges that life can be difficult, but by following the example of Jesus, we can find the strength to endure and overcome.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of having faith in tough times and seeking guidance from a higher power. It encourages listeners to reach out to Jesus Christ and follow his lead, reminding us that we are not alone on our journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Trust in the power and guidance of the man who has the ability to calm the turbulent waters of life
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Place your faith in the man who has the power to soothe even the most tumultuous of situations
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Reflect on your own flaws and you may see the humanity in others that you might have previously overlooked
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Put your trust in the guidance and teachings of the man from Galilee, who leads by example and acts with compassion and love
My momma taught me how to pray
Before I reached the age of seven
From a young age, my mother instilled in me the values of prayer and seeking guidance from a higher power
When I'm down on my knees
That's when I'm closest to heaven
In moments of humility and vulnerability, when I seek guidance and support, I feel a deep connection to something greater than myself
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!
Although my father's life was not without its struggles, he taught me through his actions the resilience and determination needed to overcome obstacles
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GENE MAC LELLAN
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