Handles
Kenny Mason Lyrics
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Too unbalanced to get down the street
To be honest i hate trying things
When you make me face it lonely
Strength from aloneness
I wonder who stronger than me?
I'm my only opponent it seems
Trying hard not to try anything
Strength from aloneness...
And i've learned to control everything
Trying hard not to try anything
When you make me face it lonely
Strength from aloneness
The opening lines of Kenny Mason's song Handles, "Bend my handles and I start to lean, Too unbalanced to get down the street," speaks to the struggle of trying to maintain balance in life. The "handles" Mason refers to are metaphorical handles on his body, perhaps alluding to his arms as the means of balancing himself. This could be interpreted further as a metaphor for coping mechanisms or support systems that we rely on to keep us steady, and when they're compromised, we become unsteady and unable to move forward.
Mason goes on to say, "To be honest I hate trying things, When you make me face it lonely, Strength from aloneness." This line could suggest that he dislikes venturing outside of his established support networks because it's difficult to confront challenges alone. However, there is "strength in aloneness," and through facing his struggles, he can learn to rely on himself for strength and guidance.
The hook, "Trying hard not to try anything, 'Cause you'll make me face it lonely, Strength from aloneness," reinforces the earlier themes of struggling to maintain balance, being hesitant to try new things, and finding strength in oneself. Mason has learned to control everything, indicating that he has learned to cope on his own, even when the going gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Bend my handles and i start to lean
When I'm faced with difficult situations, I feel like I'm losing control and struggling to keep balance.
Too unbalanced to get down the street
My lack of balance and control makes it difficult to move forward in life.
To be honest i hate trying things
I don't like trying new things because it makes me feel vulnerable and alone.
When you make me face it lonely
Facing difficulties alone makes me feel even more vulnerable and insecure.
Strength from aloneness
Despite the difficulties, being alone has taught me to be strong and self-reliant.
I wonder who stronger than me?
I wonder if anyone is strong enough to face the same difficulties and challenges that I face alone.
I'm my only opponent it seems
I feel like I'm constantly competing and struggling against myself and my own insecurities and doubts.
Trying hard not to try anything
I struggle with taking risks and trying new things because it makes me feel even more vulnerable and alone.
And i've learned to control everything
In an attempt to avoid feeling vulnerable and alone, I try to control every aspect of my life.
Writer(s): Jose Julian Jr De La Cruz, Edwin Green, Angel White
Contributed by Dylan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@russosborn2581
HOW DOES HE NOT HAVE MORE ATTENTION. This the kind of versatility i wanna see
@spacecase7504
Yo Kenny, keep up this versatile style big dawg. π€πΎ this whole project is π₯
@KennyMason
preciate it
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@tav0ntav0n86
This man said he hates trying things, but he's good at everything he touches
@pupszn
just came back to listen to dis masterpiece again
@MrWarmchocolate
This needs to be at least twice as long someone pls make an extended version!! So fire
@pizzaless
Love how you switched it up for this one, such a well rounded artist. Gotta love it. Keep pushing it, bro. You're flying. β€π₯
@KennyMason
πΆ always
@loonmanding8628
Kevin Abstract vibes
@user-oo4wx5cn1d
Nah more like og maco vibes.