He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
His parents started a radio station; hers were music teachers.
Both had music in their blood, instruments in their hands, and a mind to create.
The mountains led him to the west; a star led her to the north.
In Vancouver they met and schooled—studying music and life.
They found promise.
They found love.
In less than a year they put school on hold, got married, and lived.
With music and purpose guiding them, school called again and to Nashville they went.
He became an audio engineer; she became a songwriter; music stayed central and they continued to create.
Entering the Nashville music scene in 2009, Handsome and Gretyl released their debut EP, Hold On Tight Love, February 2011.
Handsome and Gretyl have created an earthy folk feel crossed with an imaginative jaunt of pop, a sweet and tangy piece of wild berry pie. This duo draws from real life, delivering optimistic though realistic lyrics, seasoned with the chill of snow, the sea breeze, and the hope of tomorrow’s sunrise.
Darling
Handsome and Gretyl Lyrics
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Oh oh oh my darling I am hiding me away
Oh oh oh my darling my heart is putting up a fight
Oh oh oh my darling i know the sun is gonna shine
I wanna know when the spring gonna show
I wanna know when flowers gonna grow
Hold on tight love don't you let go
Oh oh oh my darling when will this season ever end
Oh oh oh my darling I know we'll be together then
Oh oh oh my darling what will you say what will I do
Oh oh oh my darling the day that I discover you
I gotta hope that the springs gonna show
I gotta hope that the flowers gonna grow
I gotta hope that I'll feel what I felt
I gotta hope that this snow's gonna melt
Hold on tight love don't you let go...
(Whistles)
I got a hope that the suns gonna come
I got a hope that the birdy gonna hum
I got a hope I'll feel oh I'll feel
I got a hope that my heart gonna heal
Hold on tight love don't you let go
The song "Darling" by Handsome and Gretyl is about a person who is waiting for the winter season to end and for the spring to show up. The lyrics in the song are filled with hope and anticipation as the person imagines the brighter days that are going to come. The first verse talks about how everything outside is gray, and the person is hiding away. However, the person's heart is putting up a fight, and they know that the sun is going to shine. In the chorus, the person expresses their desire to know when the spring will show up and the flowers will grow. They urge their loved one to hold on tight and not let go.
The second verse continues with the theme of anticipation, as the person wonders when the season will end and they will be together with their loved one. They are filled with questions about what their loved one will say and what they will do when they are finally together. However, despite all the uncertainty, the person still holds on to hope. They hope that the spring will show up, the flowers will grow, and they will feel what they felt before. They hope that their heart will heal, and they urge their loved one to hold on tight and not let go.
Overall, "Darling" is a song about the power of hope and the anticipation of brighter days ahead. The lyrics are simple but evocative, and the melody is catchy and upbeat.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh my darling look out the window all is gray
The world looks dull and lifeless outside, my dear.
Oh oh oh my darling I am hiding me away
I'm sheltering myself from the bleakness, my love.
Oh oh oh my darling my heart is putting up a fight
Despite the gloomy environment, my heart is struggling to be happy.
Oh oh oh my darling i know the sun is gonna shine
I'm convinced that there will be brighter days ahead, my dear.
I wanna know when the spring gonna show
I'm eager to find out when the season of new beginnings will arrive.
I wanna know when flowers gonna grow
I'm curious to know when the colorful flowers will bloom again.
Hold on tight love don't you let go
Hang on, my love, and don't give up on happiness.
Oh oh oh my darling when will this season ever end
When will this never-ending winter finally be over, my dear?
Oh oh oh my darling I know we'll be together then
I'm confident that we'll be together when things get better, my love.
Oh oh oh my darling what will you say what will I do
What will happen when we finally escape this gray world, my dear?
Oh oh oh my darling the day that I discover you
The day I found you was the brightest day in my life, my love.
I gotta hope that the springs gonna show
I have to believe that spring will come eventually.
I gotta hope that the flowers gonna grow
I need to have faith that the flowers will bloom again someday.
I gotta hope that I'll feel what I felt
I long to feel the same joy and happiness I once had.
I gotta hope that this snow's gonna melt
I hope that the cold and bitterness of winter will fade away.
Hold on tight love don't you let go...
Stay strong, my love, and keep holding on to hope.
(Whistles)
An instrumental break.
I got a hope that the suns gonna come
I still have hope that the sun will shine again someday.
I got a hope that the birdy gonna hum
I'm looking forward to hearing the sweet sounds of birds again.
I got a hope I'll feel oh I'll feel
I have a hope that I'll experience true happiness once more.
I got a hope that my heart gonna heal
I have faith that my heart will recover from the pain it's endured.
Hold on tight love don't you let go
The song ends with the same message of hope and perseverance.
Contributed by Brooklyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@prankgirl9112
Oh my gosh I love this song!!! I discovered it yesterday and I've already listened to it 15 times. I need to buy every albums. I hope you two play in LA sometime soon.
@handsomeandgretyl
Prank Girl hopefully soon! LA was great last time we played! Albums are everywhere you can buy/stream music. www.handsomeandgretyl.com
@suelutz8646
I LOVETHE WAY YOU SING THIS SONG. YOU GUYS ARE TOO CUTE, AND VERY TALENTED. YOUR VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL.
@handsomeandgretyl
Thank you so much!
@robertsimonthoma
Wow, das ist echt gute Musik. Ihr seid ein super Team. Wir freuen uns mehr von Euch zu hören.
@handsomeandgretyl
Thank you, more to come!
@Moody-Boy
I’m currently listening to your music non-stop after discovering you a week and a half ago. Both of your voices are lovely! I quite enjoy your Pacific Northwest folk sound. It’s a light, poppy, acoustic, fun style of music with some heavy songs mixed in.
I want to thank you for all that you do! Here’s to things getting better after your recent loss. I look forward to more wonderful music! 🎵🧡😃
@handsomeandgretyl
Moody Boy thank you so much! Hoping to release some new tunes in 2018!
@studiojosie7
Love all your songs -- but this is one of my faves!!!!
@handsomeandgretyl
Thanks Josie!