Between Cans
Hinds Lyrics


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We were like ten people
And as always I was late
God knows how clean was that place but nobody seemed really to care.
You tried to bright, you tried to bright, you tried to bright between cans
And you looked at me, from that dirty coach and I swear that I wanted to suck you

Baby what are doing to me?
Oh can't you see
That you are always in here
And step by step you are doing your moves don't play with the grill
And I tried to hide, I tried to hide, I tried to hide that.
My bra is not closed, you pick up my nose and I swear that I wanted to suck you

Baby what are doing to me?

Well you didn't know I was closer than what I looked like
You knew there was no plan, but I'll try just as hard as I can.




I'd have you, I'd trap you, I feel you inside my veins
And I'd have you, I'd grab you, I meet you inside my brain

Overall Meaning

Hinds's song "Between Cans" describes a night filled with reckless fun and sexual tension between two people at a party. The song begins with a party that is inhabited by ten people, and the singer is late to the gathering. The dirtiness of the place is observed, but it does not seem to bother anyone present. As the party goes on, the tense atmosphere between the singer and another person becomes palpable. They are both attempting to flirt, and the other person is making their moves without subtlety. The singer becomes worried about their slightly exposed bra and a picked nose, but this does not seem to deter the other person's advances.


The chorus "Baby, what are you doing to me?" reflects the confusion and lust the singer is feeling. The lyrics suggest a deep desire but also apprehension about what they desire. "Between Cans" is a song about flirting and the complicated emotions it can stir up. The singer desires the other person so much, even in their less attractive moments, they cannot help but want to be intimate with them.


Overall, "Between Cans" is a song about the complexities of attraction and how it can lead to intense feelings. The flirtation and excitement of the moment can mask uncertainties and doubts, but the desire is still present. The song captures the tension of a moment in time that is fleeting but unforgettable.


Line by Line Meaning

We were like ten people
There were many people present


And as always I was late
The singer arrived late as usual


God knows how clean was that place but nobody seemed really to care.
The cleanliness of the place was questionable, but no one seemed to be bothered about it


You tried to bright, you tried to bright, you tried to bright between cans
Someone tried to make something better without proper tools or resources


And you looked at me, from that dirty coach and I swear that I wanted to suck you
The artist was attracted to the person looking at her from a dirty couch


Baby what are doing to me?
The singer is questioning the feelings the other person has stirred in her


Oh can't you see
The singer is frustrated that the other person is not realizing something obvious


That you are always in here
The other person is always present in the artist's thoughts


And step by step you are doing your moves don't play with the grill
The other person is making gradual progress and should not be underestimated


And I tried to hide, I tried to hide, I tried to hide that.
The artist attempted to conceal something


My bra is not closed, you pick up my nose and I swear that I wanted to suck you
The singer is sexually attracted to the other person despite awkward or embarrassing moments


Well you didn't know I was closer than what I looked like
The other person did not realize the true proximity of the artist


You knew there was no plan, but I'll try just as hard as I can.
The singer acknowledges the lack of a plan but is still willing to put in effort


I'd have you, I'd trap you, I feel you inside my veins
The singer desires the other person intensely and can feel their presence within herself


And I'd have you, I'd grab you, I meet you inside my brain
The singer's desire for the other person is not only physical, but also mental




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Comments from YouTube:

@peterbrown8880

Outstanding!!

@JorgeAlarconG

just listened to this song today on the Mexican radio. I've been a hinds fan since a while but I haven't listen to this song before :-) it was like one of those nice life surprises

@mikeharden8020

thank you for the lyrics

@TheStarfox187

Ana! God she's gorgeous!

@blister9366

60s girl group sound💗💗💗

@BM-sv7cj

Amazing

@aleco444

Cool

@omarhetfield9676

¡Viva Hinds!❤

@mikeharden8020

is this time signature 6/6 or 6/4?

@cosmicreturn26

Ade <3

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