Eliza Sophie Caird (born 15 April 1988), better known by her stage name Eli… Read Full Bio ↴Eliza Sophie Caird (born 15 April 1988), better known by her stage name Eliza Doolittle, is an English singer songwriter from London. She signed to the Parlophone record label in October 2008. Her debut, self-titled album, Eliza Doolittle was released on 12 July 2010. On debut it was number 3 in the UK charts. Since the album's release, Doolittle has had another two of her records hit the top 25 charts, including her single Skinny Genes. Doolittle's second single, Pack Up, has debuted in the Top 20 for the Single Top 100 and Irish Singles Charts, and in the Top 5 in the UK Singles Chart.

Before entering the charts, Doolittle toured the UK with her band to gain recognition. This later turned into the "Playground Unplugged" tour where she performed at secondary schools Hagley RC High School, The Magna Carta School, The Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre, Highworth Grammar School and Presdales School.

The first release from Doolittle is a self-titled EP that features four tracks Rollerblades, Moneybox, Police Car and Go Home. This was released on 29 November 2009. Tracks from the EP were remixed by Plastic Little ('Rollerblades'), Sam Young and Jamie xx from The xx ('Money Box'). The EP received radio plays from Rob Da Bank, Nick Grimshaw, Fearne Cotton and Jo Whiley.

Her debut single Skinny Genes was released on 12 April 2010. The song had featured in a television advert for an online retailer. She told BBC's Steve Lamacq the song is "a funny scenario if you didn’t like someone, if they were really annoying, but you had a good time under the sheets." Doolittle's second release is entitled Pack Up and released on 5 July 2010, debuting at #12 on the Official UK Singles Chart on 11 July 2010.

She recorded the song Running For Life which featured on the soundtrack to the film AdULTHOOD. Doolittle was a special guest on Paloma Faith's concert tour which began on 30 October 2010.

In Your Hands
Eliza Doolittle Lyrics

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When I'm with you,
How time flies,
It's gonna be a short but amazing life,
I'm proud to know you,
Feels so right,
You're my go to,
Even when it's you I fight

'Cause I'm in love with you,
There's nothing I can do,
I'm in love through the good and the bad,
I'm in love with you,
And I am trusting you,
With my beating heart held in your hands

'Cause I'm in love with you,
There's nothing I can do,
I'm in love through the good and the bad,
I'm in love with you,
And I am trusting you,
With my beating heart held in your hands

You've got the power to destroy my world,
So just kiss me and tell me I'm your only girl,
You could hurt me and take all that I have to give,
But even still you're that person I could never be angry with

'Cause I'm in love with you,
There's nothing I can do,
I'm in love through the good and the bad,
I'm in love with you,
And I am trusting you,
With my beating heart held in your hands

'Cause I'm in love with you,
There's nothing I can do,
I'm in love through the good and the bad,
I'm in love with you,
And I am trusting you,
With my beating heart held in your hands

Held in your hands

I'm in love with you,
There's nothing I can do,
I'm in love through the good and the bad,
I'm in love with you,
And I am trusting you,
With my beating heart held in your hands

'Cause I'm in love with you,
There's nothing I can do,
I'm in love through the good and the bad,
I'm in love with you,
And I am trusting you,
With my beating heart held in your hands

I'm in love with you,

And I am trusting you,
With my beating heart held in your hands

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eliza Doolittle's song "In Your Hands" express a deep sense of love and trust in a relationship. The singer claims that being with their loved one feels like time is flying by, and they are proud to know this person. Despite occasional fights, the singer is in love and can't do anything about it: they trust their partner with their beating heart, acknowledging that this person has the power to destroy their world but hoping that they will reciprocate the love and not hurt them. They are willing to give everything they have to this person, even though they could never be angry with them, because they are "that person" for them.

Overall, this song is a romantic declaration of love and trust. The singer acknowledges the risks involved in loving someone deeply, but they are willing to take that risk and trust their partner with their heart. This song reflects the insecurities, hopes, and fears that come with being in a relationship, but it also highlights the power of love and the importance of trust to make it work.

Line by Line Meaning

When I'm with you,
When I spend time with you,

How time flies,
Time passes by quickly,

It's gonna be a short but amazing life,
Even though life is short, it will be amazing because of you,

I'm proud to know you,
I am happy to be acquainted with you,

Feels so right,
Being close to you feels perfect,

You're my go to,
You're the person I can always depend on,

Even when it's you I fight
Even if I have issues with you,

'Cause I'm in love with you,
I am deeply in love with you,

There's nothing I can do,
I cannot stop loving you,

I'm in love through the good and the bad,
I love you even in good times and bad ones,

And I am trusting you,
I have confidence in you,