Hands
Gareth Emery feat. Alastor & London Thor Lyrics
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And the dark feels so safe
My body yearns for that need to start
Cause it's too hard to wait
We're going out tonight with something to prove
Take too the streets and let our demons lose
Your body moves to the boom, boom, boom
No more secrets, no more lies
Blood moon rises, fire out the sky
Put your hands on me
Put your trust in me
Put your hands on
Red moon glows and my soul is torn
Let the stars seal our fate
But bodies fear that this war will end
Can't live without the ache
You're reaching out across this madness for truth
Break from these chains and make my kingdom new
Your body moves to the boom, boom, boom
Heart pounds from across the room
No more secrets, no more lies
Blood moon rises, fire out the sky
Put your hands on me
Put your trust in me
Put your hands on
Put your hands on me
"Hands" is a song about finding liberation and connection through the intense physical and emotional experience of dancing together as the night begins. The opening lines describe the excitement and safety of the beginning of the night, and the feeling of need that arises in anticipation of the unknown. The chorus calls for putting hands on each other, placing trust in one another, and surrendering to the powerful music and mood, while sky-oriented imagery paints an intense and passionate picture.
The second verse takes on a darker, more introspective tone with the mention of the "red moon" and the idea that the intensity of the moment could potentially end, leaving behind painful memories. But instead of letting fear take over, the lyrics encourage breaking free from those chains and finding a new kingdom in the present, connected moment. The chorus repeats, further invoking the sensuality and vulnerability of physical touch and surrender to the present moment.
Through its vivid imagery and pulsing beat, "Hands" captures the feeling of liberation and escapism found in dance culture, as well as the emotional intensity of physical connection in such a charged space. The song is a collaboration between British DJ Gareth Emery, Australian producer Alastor, and London-based singer/songwriter London Thor.
Line by Line Meaning
Hot wind blows as the night is born
As the night begins, a hot wind blows indicating a sense of passion and excitement.
And the dark feels so safe
The darkness feels safe and secure as one can be themselves without judgement.
My body yearns for that need to start
There's an itch to start something new, the body yearns for it.
Cause it's too hard to wait
Waiting is difficult and unbearable, and hence it's time to go out and explore.
We're going out tonight with something to prove
There's a sense of determination to establish oneself, and hence going out tonight to prove it.
Take too the streets and let our demons lose
It's time to confront the inner demons by taking to the streets, letting it all out.
Your body moves to the boom, boom, boom
The music drives the body, and hence people move to the rhythm.
Heart pounds from across the room
There's an attraction and anticipation building up in the heart, from someone across the room.
No more secrets, no more lies
It's time for honesty and transparency, without any secrets or lies.
Blood moon rises, fire out the sky
The intensity of the night increases, as the blood moon rises and fire lights up the sky.
Put your hands on me
It's time to get intimate, with a request to put hands on.
Put your trust in me
There's a request to put faith and trust in each other.
Put your hands on
Another reminder to not hold back, and get more intimate.
Red moon glows and my soul is torn
The red moon expresses passion and love, but the soul is torn indicating some inner conflict.
Let the stars seal our fate
The stars have an impact on destiny, and hence imply a sense of surrender to fate.
But bodies fear that this war will end
There's a fear that the passion and intensity will fade with time, ending the current war-like feeling.
Can't live without the ache
Despite the pain and discomfort, one can't live without the feeling of intensity and passion.
You're reaching out across this madness for truth
Amidst the chaos and madness, there's an attempt to find some clarity and truth.
Break from these chains and make my kingdom new
It's time to break free from limitations and restrictions, and establish a new sense of freedom and empowerment.
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rezastro6382
Hard wind blows as the night is born And the dark feels so, safe
My body urge for that beat to start Cause it’s too hard to wait
We’re going out tonight With something to prove
Take to the streets and let our demons loose
[BRIDGE]
Your body moves to the boom boom boom
Heart pounds from across the room
No more secrets, no more lies
Blood moon rises, fire up the sky
[REFF]
Put your hands, on, me
Put your trust, in, me
Put your hands up
Red wind blows and my soul is torn Let the stars seal our fate
My body fears that this war won’t end Can’t live without the ache
I’m reaching out across This madness for truth
Break from these chains And make my kingdom you
[BRIDGE]
Your body moves to the boom boom boom
Heart pounds from across the room
No more secrets, no more lies
Blood moon rises, fire up the sky
[REFF]
Put your hands, on, me
Put your trust, in, me
Put your hands up
@alastorofficial7160
Happy to hear all this feedback, thanks guys ;)
@alejandrof8249
Alastor Official excelent work
@mohamadaldebsawi3869
Amazing song
@sybilhi5908
I love this song 💕
@Dexylicious
How is this song not popular?!
Its so good!
@juliocesarcasillasmena6180
SI fuese popular, probablemente no nos agradaría tanto como ahora
@alexsmith5923
yes
@jeremyfischer3867
If the world wasn't preccupied by stupid bolshit and tabloids of Kanye West and all these shitty artists, these gems would get alot more notoriety. I could see this being a top song even on American radio if fetty wapps black ass wasn't on every 5 minutes.
@Angelinetanaka
Dexylicious IKRR!!!
@muhammad1chsan
i was thinking the same