Hands
Emily Coulston Lyrics
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Wondering how you are
And it's just like me to remember
All I forgot to tell you
Now that you're too far
But I hope somehow you already know
Without me saying a word
Did you feel it on my hands?
Did you see it in my eyes?
Cause though I never said I love you baby I
Was telling you all the time
I was telling you all the time
Never late when you needed me
If ever you were down
And I know I showed my love unconventionally
But I sure hope it counts
Just tell me that the message got across
Babe, tell me you're sleeping alright
Did you feel it on my hands
Did you see it in my eyes
Cause though I never said I love you baby
I was telling you all the time
And I should've slowed down
I should've let you in
But fear was guarding the door
And we carry on the same
Different paths, different ways
And darling all I can do is hope
You felt it on my hands
You saw it in my eyes
Cause though I never said I love you baby
I was telling you all the time
Baby I was telling you all the time
The song Hands by Emily Coulston tells the story of a person sitting in a cafe, thinking about a past relationship and all the things they never got to say. Despite never explicitly saying the words "I love you," the singer explains that they were constantly communicating their love through their actions and gestures, hoping that their partner understood and felt it. The lyrics also express regret for not being more open and vulnerable in the relationship, acknowledging that fear was a barrier that prevented them from fully connecting.
The repetition of the phrase "Did you feel it on my hands?" and "Did you see it in my eyes?" emphasizes the importance of nonverbal communication in relationships, as well as the power of touch and eye contact. The songwriter suggests that these small physical gestures and expressions can be just as significant as saying "I love you" out loud.
Overall, Hands is a heartfelt song about the complexities of love and relationships, and the importance of expressing oneself honestly and authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit down in a cafe and I drift away
I'm lost in my thoughts, thinking about you while sitting at a café
Wondering how you are
I'm curious about your wellbeing
And it's just like me to remember
It's typical of me to recall
All I forgot to tell you
My mind revisits the things I failed to say to you
Now that you're too far
Only when you're distant, the regret of not telling you those things comes up
But I hope somehow you already know
Though I did not explicitly express it, I hope you sense it already
Without me saying a word
Even though I didn't say it verbally
Did you feel it on my hands?
Did you sense it through my touch?
Did you see it in my eyes?
Could you perceive it from the way I looked at you?
Cause though I never said I love you baby I
Even though I never uttered the words 'I love you',
Was telling you all the time
I was communicating it constantly
Never late when you needed me
I was always there for you when you needed me, never tardy
If ever you were down
In case you ever felt low or sad
And I know I showed my love unconventionally
I'm aware that I expressed my affection in an unconventional way
But I sure hope it counts
I genuinely hope that it was meaningful for you
Just tell me that the message got across
Please confirm to me that you understood the message I was trying to convey
Babe, tell me you're sleeping alright
My innermost concern about you is that you're sleeping soundly at night
And I should've slowed down
I could have taken my time and not rushed things
I should've let you in
I ought to have allowed you to come closer to me
But fear was guarding the door
Fear held me back and didn't let me open up to you
And we carry on the same
Our lives move forward, but stay the same
Different paths, different ways
We're both different people with different lives
And darling all I can do is hope
And all I can do is wish
You felt it on my hands
That you sensed my love through my touch
You saw it in my eyes
That you perceived my love through my eyes
Cause though I never said I love you baby
Even though I didn't express my love for you verbally
I was telling you all the time
I was communicating my love to you constantly
Writer(s): emily coulston
Contributed by Lincoln Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ninelives7965
Your song “Moon” made me want to listen to all of your music! Very talented artists.
@carolenconado270
Same here 🧡🧡🧡
@nyanliyi_4444
I don't know why this song is underrated. I love it ! I just love it!
@kathyfrejoles775
I have been commenting on your videos. I just would like u to know that I am a great fan of you and that you have greatly helped me with your songs. Whenever panic attacks come, I come to ur songs for refuge and they always embrace me with warmth and calmness similar to waking up in a beautiful bed facing the sunrise that shines on every leaves of the trees and grasses giving life. Thank you, Emily. Love from the Philippines.
@EmilyCoulstonmusic
Thank you Analuz 🥺 I'm glad it can be there for you ♥ Love back to you and The Phillippines 🙏🏽🕊
@ninamahl7582
Not even joking, I listen to this song every day. It relaxes me so much, and your voice is so beautiful. Sharing this with everyone I know <3
@ninamahl7582
Oh and same thing with the rest of the 'Oh Fire' EP :) in love
@EmilyCoulstonmusic
Oh wow, that made my day! Thank you Nina. <3
@98vboon
One of those hidden gems in Youtube
@tatafiangort5880
I agree!