These Hands I Hold
Greg Downey & Bo Bruce Lyrics
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Hear the battle drums, see the tribes descend
We can stand apart, we can stand together
Can they leave your heart, and take me forever?
While the shrapnel falls, I hear your call
You cry out for me
And I will come, I will run
If the silence wins, I will guide you in
I will be your voice
They can take my soul, be the Hands I Hold
I will sacrifice
And I watched you rise in the dawn of tears
And I saw you fight all my darkest fears
We can win this war if we rage together
I will guard your door, I will stay forever
While the shrapnel falls, I hear your call
You cry out for me
And I will come, I will run
To be by your side
If the silence wins, I will guide you in
I will be your voice
They can take my soul, be the Hands I Hold
I will sacrifice
There's a war outside, one in here too
Well we′re done fighting, we only want the truth
There's a war in here, well we'll find peace
Well we′re done fighting, we only want relief
While the shrapnel falls, I hear your call
You cry out for me
And I will come, I will run
To be by your side
If the silence wins, I will guide you in
I will be your voice
They can take my soul, be the Hands I Hold
I will sacrifice
These lyrics are about two people going through a difficult time together and promising to support each other, no matter what comes their way. The metaphor of a war is used to depict the struggles and challenges in their lives. The first stanza sets the scene by describing the chaos and destruction around them. The line "can they leave your heart, and take me forever?" suggests that they fear losing each other and want to make a commitment to stay together.
The second stanza focuses on their relationship and the strength they find in each other. The singer promises to be there for their partner even in the darkest moments, acting as their protector and guide. The "dawn of tears" and "darkest fears" refer to the struggles they have faced and overcome. The line "we can win this war if we rage together" implies that their combined effort will help them overcome any obstacle.
The final stanza takes a broader perspective and talks about the war outside and inside of them. They admit to fighting and striving for the truth and peace. The song ends with a vow to support each other through thick and thin, no matter what happens.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of hope and resilience. The two protagonists' relationship is depicted as a source of strength, and they promise to face whatever challenges come their way together.
Line by Line Meaning
There’s a smoking gun where the sirens end
The source of danger that caused chaos can be seen, even though the chaos seems to have stopped.
Hear the battle drums, see the tribes descend
The noise of conflict can be heard as different groups prepare to fight.
We can stand apart, we can stand together
We have the choice to isolate ourselves or join forces with others.
Can they leave your heart, and take me forever?
Will the danger take your love away from me, and keep it forever?
While the shrapnel falls, I hear your call
Even during chaos and danger, I hear your cry for help.
You cry out for me, and I will come, I will run to be by your side
If you need me, I will come to be with you as fast as I can.
If the silence wins, I will guide you in, I will be your voice
If you are left alone, I will speak for you and help you find the way.
They can take my soul, be the Hands I Hold, I will sacrifice
I am willing to give everything I can, up to and including my life, to protect and help you.
And I watched you rise in the dawn of tears
I saw you overcome something difficult and become stronger, but it was a painful process.
And I saw you fight all my darkest fears
You faced my most terrifying worries and defeated them, giving me hope and strength.
We can win this war if we rage together
If we combine our efforts, we can overcome whatever obstacle or challenge is in front of us.
I will guard your door, I will stay forever
I will protect you and never leave your side, no matter what happens.
There’s a war outside, one in here too
There is conflict and struggle not only externally, but also inside us.
Well we’re done fighting, we only want the truth
We are tired of battling and just want to know the facts.
There's a war in here, well we'll find peace
Even though there is turmoil within us, we will eventually achieve inner calm and tranquility.
Well we’re done fighting, we only want relief
We no longer want to struggle, we just desire some relief and peace.
Writer(s): David Nathan Parkinson, Bo Bruce, Greg Downey
Contributed by Asher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JM Mares
Lyrics:
There's a smoking gun where the sirens end
Hear the battle drums, see the tribes descend
We can stand apart, we can stand together
Can they leave your heart, and take me forever?
[Chorus]
While the shrapnel falls, I hear your call
You cry out for me
And I will come, I will run
To be by your side
If the silence wins, I will guide you in
I will be your voice
They can take my soul, be the Hands I Hold
I will sacrifice
JM Mares
Lyrics:
There's a smoking gun where the sirens end
Hear the battle drums, see the tribes descend
We can stand apart, we can stand together
Can they leave your heart, and take me forever?
[Chorus]
While the shrapnel falls, I hear your call
You cry out for me
And I will come, I will run
To be by your side
If the silence wins, I will guide you in
I will be your voice
They can take my soul, be the Hands I Hold
I will sacrifice
Tup3x
It's good to hear some classic Sean Tyas in this. I so want more that! More good old, powerful, melodic, uplifting Tyas.
wormsinfested
Best trance ever! Extended mix is even better, mind blowing!
Sami Zreik
The bassline is stunning!
Wesley Coulter
Love the vocals on this track 😎
Yasser Aarab
One of the best this year, love it
FlashKillsFTW
Still as amazing as the first time I heard it!
Thomas Wallace
That's class epic tune love it 👌🏻
Michael Coulton
It's a pleasure to listen to this tune
Nicolas Lucero
I could put an eternal loop from 0:34 to 1:02