1) Hands is the drone/noise si… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Hands
1) Hands is the drone/noise side-project of Swedish producer Axel Willner, aka The Field.
2) Hands were a North Dakota group who played a range of music from instrumental acoustic to post-rock and metal. The band- singer and guitarist Shane Ochsner, guitarist Jerik Hendrickson, bassist Chris Schwartz, and drummer Josh Silbernagel- formed in 2007 and recorded and self-released their debut EP, 'The Everlasting' a year later. In 2009 they partnered with Oort Records to release their first full-length album, 'The Sounds of Earth'. Later the same year, Hands signed with Facedown Records and went on to release two more albums, 'Creator' and 2011's 'Give Me Rest'. Jerik Hendrickson left the group that year and Hands continued as a three-piece before breaking up. Ochsner went on to form Everything in Slow Motion, while Josh Silbernagel recorded with the band Glower.
3) Hands are an LA-based chillwave outfit signed to Kill Rock Stars. Hands began as a two-piece from Philadelphia before heading west to add a bassist and drummer. They have played shows across the country including stops at SXSW, CMJ and Deluna Fest. They headlined Echo Park Rising, recorded a session with Daytrotter, and have opened for the likes of Deerhoof, DeVotchKa, Foster the People, and Kimbra. Their debut album, 'Synesthesia', was released in 2013, and staked them a spot in TIME Magazine’s “11 Bands You Don’t Know (But Should)” List that year
4) Hands was a progressive rock/symphonic prog artist from United States. A short-lived symphonic American band from Texas whose sound has been compared to GENTLE GIANT, JETHRO TULL, and HAPPY THE MAN, as well as the inevitable nods to early KANSAS, HANDS were actually an off-shoot of the even more obscure rock/fusion project PRISM.
Returning
Hands Lyrics
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My heart still hurts and I need forgiveness.
And is this all Your plan? Answer me.
My heart still hurts.
And I give you control.
This sleeper, has lost his way.
And I know that I'm wrong.
And I give You control.
As I look to the horizon, with open arms.
I can hear Your words.
I'll stay by your side.
Answer me.
Break me down, bring me to my knees.
I wanna be nothing.
I'll sing if You want me to sing.
Sing praises before You my King.
Glory.
And sing you a song.
And we'll walk together, hand in hand.
The song "Returning" by Hands is a deeply emotional and introspective piece that speaks to the human experience of pain and the desire for redemption. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the power of aging anger, which has brought the singer to their knees. The pain in their heart still lingers, and they seek forgiveness, questioning whether their suffering is part of a greater plan.
The chorus begs for a release of control, as the singer feels lost and wrong. They compare themselves to rain, ready to fall, but in this moment, they submit to a higher power, asking for guidance and strength. The verses are both personal and communal, describing a walk towards the horizon with open arms, hearing words of comfort and staying by God's side. The song concludes with a plea for humility and surrender, offering to sing praises before God and walk together hand in hand towards a brighter future.
The song speaks to the importance of vulnerability and acknowledging one's faults in order to move forward. It also touches on themes of faith, letting go of control, and finding guidance in a higher power during tumultuous times.
Line by Line Meaning
Aging anger brings me my knees.
My rage has aged me, and it has broken me to my knees.
My heart still hurts and I need forgiveness.
I'm still in pain, and I need to be forgiven.
And is this all Your plan? Answer me.
I don't understand if everything that's happening is a part of Your plan, so please answer me.
And I give you control.
I surrender to You and give You control over my life.
This sleeper, has lost his way.
I feel lost and disconnected from You.
And I know that I'm wrong.
I admit that I'm in the wrong.
Like the rain, I'll fall.
I'll surrender and fall to the ground, like rain.
As I look to the horizon, with open arms.
I look to the future with hope and a welcoming heart.
I can hear Your words.
I can feel You speaking to me.
I'll stay by your side.
I will never leave Your side.
Answer me.
Please answer me and give me guidance.
Break me down, bring me to my knees.
Please break me down and humble me.
I wanna be nothing.
I want to be nothing without You.
I'll sing if You want me to sing.
I'll sing Your praises if that's what You want from me.
Sing praises before You my King.
I'll sing Your praises before You, my Lord and King.
Glory.
All glory belongs to You.
And sing you a song.
I'll sing a song for You.
And we'll walk together, hand in hand.
We will walk together, hand in hand.
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rachel lee
this song still gives me chills. it's perfect
Jacob
Absolutely amazing music. Just bought this album after immediately getting hooked on Give Me Rest, I also got all of EISM's stuff and plan on preordering the new EP. Now I need to get The Sounds of Earth and their debut EP. Anyone have a reliable site that I can buy that EP from?
David Putnam
Go to see them tomorrow! So stoked!