My Precious
Lifehouse [www.multi-mp3.com] Lyrics

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Can't hold you down
Can I be you
There's nothing I can do
A slave to your hands

Climb up above
Your precious time
Don't worry your time

Don't hurry your mind

Where did you go?
Where did you hide?
All I can do
Is watch you pass by

Climb up above
Your precious time
Don't worry your time
Don't hurry your mind

Every time I try to take it back
I know I don't wanna live like that
I'll wait for tomorrow
Too tired to go the other way
Too late to wait another day
I'm going on

Climb up above
Your precious time
Don't worry your time
Don't hurry your mind

Climb up above
Your precious time

Don't worry your time
Don't hurry your mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lifehouse's "My Precious" seem to express a deep yearning for someone or something that the singer can't quite grasp or contain. The lines "Can't hold you down, can I be you, there's nothing I can do, a slave to your hands" evoke a sense of helplessness and longing, as if the singer is unable to resist or escape the hold that this person or thing has over them. The refrain "Climb up above your precious time, don't worry your time, don't hurry your mind" suggests a desire to rise above the chaos or confusion that surrounds the singer, to find a sense of calm or clarity despite the emotional turbulence they feel.

Throughout the song, the singer seems to be searching for answers or understanding, asking "Where did you go, where did you hide?" and feeling like all they can do is "watch you pass by." Yet despite this sense of frustration and confusion, they also seem to be determined to keep moving forward, singing "Every time I try to take it back, I know I don't wanna live like that, I'll wait for tomorrow / Too tired to go the other way, too late to wait another day, I'm going on." Overall, the lyrics to "My Precious" seem to express a complicated mix of emotions - longing, fear, determination, and confusion - as the singer navigates an ambiguous and difficult situation.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't hold you down
I can't control you or your actions.

Can I be you
I admire you and want to emulate you.

There's nothing I can do
I feel helpless in my situation.

A slave to your hands
You have power over me and control me.

Climb up above
Rise above your problems and concerns.

Your precious time
Your time is valuable and should be cherished.

Don't worry your time
Don't stress or obsess over how you spend your time.

Don't hurry your mind
Don't rush or pressure yourself mentally.

Where did you go?
I'm unsure of your whereabouts or actions.

Where did you hide?
I feel like you're hiding something from me.

All I can do
I'm limited in my ability to help or intervene.