Take My Hand
Emily Hackett Lyrics

Forever seems like a long time
The concept of forever or eternity feels distant and far away, except when in the presence of the person being addressed in the song.

But nothing seems like a long time when I'm with you
Despite how far eternity may seem, the passage of time does not feel overwhelming when with the person being addressed in the song.

I feel like I'm walking on waters
Being with the person being addressed in the song is an almost supernatural or extraordinary experience, generating a feeling of walking on water.

Since the day that I asked your father
From the moment the artist asked the person's father for their hand in marriage, this relationship has been serious and committed.

To let go of his daughter
The artist asked for the person's hand in marriage, asking the father to accept and support this new romantic partnership.

So give me your blessing, sir
The singer is requesting the father's approval and blessing for their union.

I'll give her all that I've got
The singer fully intends to dedicate themselves to their partner and provide everything they have to offer.

It doesn't looks like much
The artist may not have material wealth or possessions to offer, but they have genuine love and everlasting commitment.

But it sure feels like a lot
The emotional connection between the artist and their partner makes up for any lack of material possessions or wealth.

Let her take my heart and take my hand Take my heart and take my hand
The artist is offering their heart and hand in marriage to their partner, fully committed to this union.

Take my heart and take my hand again and again
The singer pledges repeatedly to offer their heart and hand to their partner whenever they need it, for as long as they live.

Right where we stand
The artist and their partner are happy and content with one another, fully committed to this relationship where they currently stand.

I've never really know what love is
The singer admits they may not have fully understood love before they met the person being addressed in the song.

But whatever it is I feel it in your kiss
The singer recognizes their love for their partner by the way they feel whenever they share a physical or emotional connection.

You waltzed in like somebody planned it all I feel right where I belong
The singer feels as though destiny or fate brought the couple together, and in the company of the person being addressed in the song, they feel like they belong.

My knees are weak
The artist feels physically weakened by the sheer power of their love for their partner.

My heart is strong
Despite the physical weaknesses the artist feels when near their partner, their emotional strength is still strong and unwavering.

So gimme your word and ill give you all I've got No we don't have much
The singer asks their partner for a commitment, pledging that they will provide everything they have to offer despite not having much in material possessions.

But it sure feels like a lot
The emotional connection between the singer and their partner makes up for any monetary or material lack, as they feel like they have more than enough.

I'll be your lover and I'll be your friend
The artist promises to be everything their partner needs and more, offering their undying love and support in all aspects of the relationship.

Ooh…too good to be true
The artist is in disbelief at how wonderful and perfect their relationship feels, as if it is almost too good to be true.

I wanna spend my life with you
The artist expresses their desire to spend their entire life dedicated to their partner, with every moment shared with them feeling like a blessing.