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.
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Hands Lyrics
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Take me to the water.
Let there be light, to reveal everything we've become.
Take me to the water.
I'm losing my faith, at the hands of the dynasty.
Take me to the water.
I just want something real.
From the shore, with the waves to my back, I can see.
A wasteland of blasphemy, spoiled fruit reaped from crooked trees.
God, are these Your seeds? Are these Your branches?
I'm so disgusted with all of this, I want to recover.
God, are these Your seeds? Are these Your branches?
I'm so disgusted with all of this, I want to recover.
Forgive me for falling out, it's just not the way I see You.
Take me to the water.
Let there be light to reveal everything we've become.
Take me to the water.
Be still my brother, be still so we may hear His voice
Be still my brother, be still so we may hear His voice
Be still my brother, be still so we may hear His voice
Let there be light
Let there be light
Let there be light
Take me to the water.
The lyrics to "Water" by Hands are a plea for spiritual guidance and renewal. The singer is struggling with their faith and disillusioned by the world around them. They ask to be taken to the water, which can be interpreted as a baptism or a cleansing symbol. They are looking for something real, perhaps a connection to something greater than themselves.
The second verses provide vivid imagery of a wasteland and crooked trees, representing the corruption and sin in the world. The singer questions whether these are God's doing, expressing their disgust and desire to recover. The repetition of the line "Let there be light" adds to the spiritual theme of the song, as light is often associated with enlightenment and truth.
The chorus is a repeated plea to be taken to the water, with a desire for light to reveal everything that has become. The final verses repeat the phrase "be still my brother" three times, adding to the religious tone of the song and encouraging the listener to quiet their mind and listen for God's voice.
Overall, "Water" is a powerful song about struggle, disillusionment, and the desire for spiritual renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgive me for falling out, it's just not the way I see You.
I apologize for losing sight of You, but it's not how I perceive You to be.
Take me to the water.
Bring me to a place of spiritual rejuvenation.
Let there be light, to reveal everything we've become.
Illuminate the truth of who we are and what we've become.
I'm losing my faith, at the hands of the dynasty.
My trust in You is waning due to the oppressive establishment.
I just want something real.
I desire an authentic, genuine connection with You.
From the shore, with the waves to my back, I can see. A wasteland of blasphemy, spoiled fruit reaped from crooked trees.
Looking from afar, I can see a desolate land filled with sacrilege and corrupted fruits harvested from corrupt sources.
God, are these Your seeds? Are these Your branches? I'm so disgusted with all of this, I want to recover.
Are these the creations and influences of You? I am repulsed by them and seek to regain my spiritual footing.
Be still my brother, be still so we may hear His voice
Be calm, my sibling, so that we may listen attentively to God's message.
Let there be light
May the truth be illuminated.
Take me to the water.
Bring me to a place of spiritual cleansing and renewal.
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MrNoahFTW
First time I've heard these dudes. Love it, epic worship. Reminds me of Benea Reach
A. Bohne
This is probably my favorite song by them right now and it sucks I was unable to see them live when they were together. But i guess I still have Everything in Slow Motion to look forward to!
Eric R
Love the crushing riff at the end.
Thuckabe
It's got the old school thunder of Botch and Coalesce. Really strong stuff. Dig it.
Marc Verstappen
Just found them, and I like what I hear.
Sam Core
So good.
Bnai Ragshee
This needs a music video!
A. Bohne
I love when people do that! It shows that we (Atheists and Christians) can get along about things like this. Hands brings everybody together XD
Joshua Mock
I couldn't even listen to this sitting down... I'm glad no one else was home because i was pacing back and forth in my living room.
Jacob Martin
I can back this. Good stuff.