Your Big Hands
Jolie Holland Lyrics
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Saying all those sweet things to me
It's plain to see you're as crazy as me
It only seems to set my mind at ease
Oh, I've got a bird of silver, I've got a bird of gold
I've got a bunch of stories I should never told
Oh, I've got the second best, I've got the start
I wanted to let love come in and save me
Oh, why you wanna break my heart?
I wanted to let love come in and save me
Oh, why you wanna break my heart sweet baby?
Standing there where you left me
Like a stack of bones all the winds cut right through
Standing there where you left me
[Incomprehensible]
I wanted to let love come in and save me
Oh, why you wanna break my heart?
Oh, why you wanna break my heart?
Why you wanna break my heart?
I wanted to let love come in and save me
Why you wanna break my heart?
Oh, why you wanna break my heart?
Why you wanna break my heart?
I wanted to let love come in and save me
In "Your Big Hands" by Jolie Holland, the singer reflects on a past relationship with someone who had big hands, a big heart, and a pretty mouth. This person said sweet things to the singer, but it's also clear that they are both crazy. Despite their flaws, the singer finds comfort in this person's company and admires them for reminding her of what she was shooting for in life. The singer also mentions how she has a bird of silver and gold, stories she should never have told, and that she has the second best and the start, alluding to a life that hasn't fully lived up to her expectations.
The singer then repeats the phrase "I wanted to let love come in and save me" multiple times, questioning why this person wanted to break her heart. The final verse has the singer standing where she was left, feeling like a stack of bones with the cold wind cutting right through her. Despite this pain, she still wishes that love would save her.
This song is a melancholy reflection on past love and the desire to be rescued from hurt by love. The mention of a bird of silver and gold alludes to the biblical parable of the sower and the different types of soil the seeds fall on. The reference to "the second best and the start" could be interpreted as either acknowledging past failures or acknowledging a fresh start. The song's slow tempo and haunting melody add to the somber tone.
Line by Line Meaning
Your big hands, your big heart and your pretty mouth
You have a kind heart and a way with words that draws me to you. Your physical presence is also quite imposing.
Saying all those sweet things to me
You know just what to say to make me feel loved and appreciated.
It's plain to see you're as crazy as me
We both have our eccentricities and quirks, and that's part of what makes our relationship work.
It only seems to set my mind at ease
Being with you brings me a sense of calm and comfort, despite the chaos we may face.
Oh, I've got a bird of silver, I've got a bird of gold
I have treasures and valuable possessions, but they don't compare to the emotional connection I have with you.
I've got a bunch of stories I should never told
There are secrets and experiences in my past that I keep hidden, but I trust you enough to reveal them.
Oh, I've got the second best, I've got the start
I may not have everything I want or need, but having you is a good beginning.
You remind me of what I was shooting for
Being with you shows me what I truly desire and aspire to in a relationship.
Standing there where you left me
I feel abandoned and alone in the spot where you left me.
Like a stack of bones all the winds cut right through
I feel vulnerable and exposed, as if the elements can easily break me down.
Incomprehensible
This line is unintelligible and cannot be given a specific meaning.
I wanted to let love come in and save me
I hoped that loving you would be the solution to my problems and bring me salvation.
Oh, why you wanna break my heart?
I am hurting and confused as to why you would want to cause me pain and heartbreak.
Why you wanna break my heart sweet baby?
I am addressing you affectionately, but still questioning why you would want to cause me emotional harm.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOLIE R HOLLAND
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portland1379
Rockin' good! I dig it much more than the album version...