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These Are My Hands
Jimmy Gnecco Lyrics
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These are my hands, I had to work for them
These are the days, I care so much for them
These are the signs, we kill them for them
Those are demands, I never ever make
Ohh, oh, oh, ohh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You lend a hand so much, it pulls you down
But understand when you give all you have
You hurt yourself and everyone around
And there you were, there you were
You put yourself where you where
And there you were where you where
You put yourself where you were
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohh, oh
And there you were, there you were
You put yourself where you where
And there you were where you where
You put yourself where you were
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohh, oh
In Jimmy Gnecco's song "These Are My Hands," the lyrics speak to the importance of self-awareness and personal responsibility. The opening lines, "These are my hands, I had to work for them / These are the days, I care so much for them," suggest a recognition of the hard work and effort necessary to achieve one's goals and live a fulfilling life. The following line, "These are the signs, we kill them for them," may be interpreted as a commentary on the tendency for society to ignore or downplay warning signs and red flags in favor of pushing forward and chasing success, often at the expense of mental or physical health.
The chorus shifts focus, cautioning against the dangers of giving too much of oneself to others. The lines "I understand when there's another down / You lend a hand so much, it pulls you down / But understand when you give all you have / You hurt yourself and everyone around" speak to the importance of balance and setting healthy boundaries in relationships. The repetition of the lines "And there you were, there you were / You put yourself where you were" in the latter half of the song serves as a reminder that we are ultimately responsible for our own actions and decisions.
Overall, "These Are My Hands" is a poignant reflection on the complex nature of self-care and interpersonal relationships, encouraging listeners to take ownership of their lives while also recognizing the importance of empathy and compassion for others.
Line by Line Meaning
These are my hands, I had to work for them
I value my hard-earned abilities and skills
These are the days, I care so much for them
I appreciate and cherish every moment of my life
These are the signs, we kill them for them
We often harm or ignore the warnings and indications of problems
Those are demands, I never ever make
I don't expect or require special treatment
I understand when there's another down
I sympathize with those who are struggling
You lend a hand so much, it pulls you down
Helping others without limits or balance can harm your own well-being
But understand when you give all you have
Be aware of the consequences of overexertion or overcommitment
You hurt yourself and everyone around
Neglecting your own needs can have negative effects on yourself and your surroundings
And there you were, there you were
You found yourself in a certain situation
You put yourself where you where
You made choices and took actions that led to that situation
And there you were where you where
You faced the consequences of your decisions
You put yourself where you were
You are responsible for your own circumstances
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