Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Hands
Macy Gray Lyrics
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All the others just won't do
Got to get my hands on you
I'm chasing baby, I'm sweatin' you
Got to get my hands on you
I need your lovin' I do
Got to get my hands on you
Ohhhhh
I dream about you baby
You know I know you know don't funk I keep you satisfied
And I messed up baby but I got to really make you mine
And I know you know
I keep you satisfied
And I messed up baby but I got to really make you mine
Hey
The others won't do
I got to get my hands on you
I'm chasin' baby, I'm trackin' you
Yah yah
(Got to get my hands on you)
Yah oh yah
I need your loving, Iiiiii do
And I got to get my hands on you
Baby
I dream about you baby
(Got to get my hands on you)
My teddy bear
My honey boo
You are my buttercup
My baby kicks my pumpkin pie
You are my sugar plum
My big papa
My monster love
You be my baby daddy
The love of my life
Now who else gonna call you that a now
I know you know I keep you satisfied
I messed up baby but I got to really make you miiiiine.... HEyy
(Hey baby) Hey baby ah haa
(The others just won't do) won't do
What you do
I'm sweatin' you
Got to get my hands on Youuu
I need your lovin', I do
But I got to get my hands oooon you
Ewww baby ahhhh (I'm dreamin' about you baby)
I'm dreamin' about you baby
My big papa,
My monster love
You be my baby daddy
The love of my life
Now who else gonna call you that now
Ahhhhh
(The others won't do)
(Got to get my hands on you on you)
(I dream about you I do)
Got to get my hands on you
(music)
(Got to get my hands on you)
I need your loving, I do
(Got to get my hands on you)
(ohhhhhhh)
(ahhhhhhh)
(ohhhh)
In Macy Gray's "Hands", the singer is expressing her desire for someone, and how she needs to have their attention and affection. The lyrics communicate the singer's desperation to gain the approval of this individual, who she values above others. The repetition of "got to get my hands on you" emphasizes this feeling of longing and need. The singer acknowledges that she has made mistakes but is determined to make things right with this person. The singer also uses a lot of endearing terms such as "my teddy bear", "my honey boo", and "my big papa" to refer to the person she desires.
The song's lyrics indicate a strong sense of devotion and vulnerability in the singer. The image of them "dreaming about" and "sweating" this person highlights their investment in the relationship. The repetition of the line "I know you know I keep you satisfied" demonstrates the singer's desire to be understood and that they are someone who is able to provide for this person. In this sense, the song is about the quest for validation, just as much as it is about pursuing someone.
Macy Gray is known for infusing soul, jazz, and R&B into her music, and "Hands" is no exception. The song follows a typical R&B structure, with a steady drum beat, guitars, and keys that are used to add depth and texture to the song. Gray's raspy and soulful voice adds an authentic and emotive touch to the song. The song was released on Gray's third album, "The Trouble with Being Myself" in 2003.
Line by Line Meaning
Baaaaaaby
Addressing the person of interest
All the others just won't do
No one else compares to the person of interest
Got to get my hands on you
Expressing a strong desire for physical intimacy
I'm chasing baby, I'm sweatin' you
Pursuing and putting effort into gaining the person of interest's attention and affection
I need your lovin' I do
Expressing a need for love and affection from the person of interest
Ohhhhh
Exclamation of strong emotion towards the person of interest
I dream about you baby
Thinking about the person of interest frequently
You know I know you know don't funk I keep you satisfied
Assuring the person of interest that they are satisfied and not to worry
And I messed up baby but I got to really make you mine
Acknowledging past mistakes and expressing a desire for commitment
Hey
Expression of attention
The others won't do
No one else compares to the person of interest
I'm chasin' baby, I'm trackin' you
Actively pursuing and attempting to win over the person of interest
Yah yah
Exclamation of emphasis and enthusiasm
(Got to get my hands on you)
Reiteration of physical desire for the person of interest
Yah oh yah
Exclamation of emphasis and enthusiasm
And I got to get my hands on you
Asserting strong desire for physical intimacy
My teddy bear
Affectionate nickname for the person of interest
My honey boo
Affectionate nickname for the person of interest
You are my buttercup
Affectionate nickname for the person of interest
My baby kicks my pumpkin pie
Affectionate referencing of pregnancy and the person of interest being the father
You are my sugar plum
Affectionate nickname for the person of interest
My big papa
Affectionate nickname for the person of interest
My monster love
Affectionate nickname for the person of interest
You be my baby daddy
Acknowledgment and desire for the person of interest to be the father of their child
The love of my life
Expressing deep affection and love for the person of interest
Now who else gonna call you that a now
Challenging the possibility of anyone else expressing the same level of affection
Ewww baby ahhhh (I'm dreamin' about you baby)
Expressing strong emotion and desire towards the person of interest
My big papa,
Affectionate nickname for the person of interest
My monster love
Affectionate nickname for the person of interest
You be my baby daddy
Acknowledgment and desire for the person of interest to be the father of their child
The love of my life
Expressing deep affection and love for the person of interest
Now who else gonna call you that now
Challenging the possibility of anyone else expressing the same level of affection
The others won't do
No one else compares to the person of interest
Got to get my hands on you
Expressing strong desire for physical intimacy
I dream about you I do
Thinking about the person of interest frequently
(music)
Instrumental break
(Got to get my hands on you)
Reiteration of physical desire for the person of interest
I need your loving, I do
Expressing a need for love and affection from the person of interest
(ohhhhhhh)
Exclamation of strong emotion towards the person of interest
(ahhhhhhh)
Exclamation of strong emotion towards the person of interest
(ohhhh)
Exclamation of strong emotion towards the person of interest
Lyrics ยฉ Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM GANN WALDMAN, CHARLES HAMILTON, MACY GRAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dulcealba Brasil
Baaby
All the others just won't do
Got to get my hands on you
I'm chasing baby, I'm sweatin' you
Got to get my hands on you
I need your lovin' I do
Got to get my hands on you
Ohh
The others just won't do
I dream about you baby
You know I know you know don't funk I keep you satisfied
And I messed up baby but I got to really make you mine
And I know you know
I keep you satisfied
And I messed up baby but I got to really make you mine
Hey
The others won't do
I got to get my hands on you
I'm chasin' baby, I'm trackin' you
Yah yah
(Got to get my hands on you)
Yah oh yah
I need your loving, ii do
And I got to get my hands on you
Baby
I dream about you baby
(Got to get my hands on you)
My teddy bear
My honey boo
You are my buttercup
My baby kicks my pumpkin pie
You are my sugar plum
My big papa
My monster love
You be my baby daddy
The love of my life
Now who else gonna call you that a now
I know you know I keep you satisfied
I messed up baby but I got to really make you miine... Heyy
(Hey baby) hey baby ah haa
(The others just won't do) won't do
What you do
I'm sweatin' you
Got to get my hands on youu
I need your lovin', I do
But I got to get my hands oon you
Eww baby ahh (I'm dreamin' about you baby)
I'm dreamin' about you baby
My big papa
My monster love
You be my baby daddy
The love of my life
Now who else gonna call you that now
Ahh
(The others won't do)
(Got to get my hands on you on you)
(I dream about you I do)
Got to get my hands on you
(Music)
(Got to get my hands on you)
I need your loving, I do
(Got to get my hands on you)
(Ohh)
(Ahh)
(Ohh)
Edith Ortiz
Baaaaaaby
All the others just won't do
Got to get my hands on you
I'm chasing baby, I'm sweatin' you
Got to get my hands on you
I need your lovin' I do
Got to get my hands on you
Ohhhhh
The others just won't do
I dream about you baby
You know I know you know don't funk I keep you satisfied
And I messed up baby but I got to really make you mine
And I know you know
I keep you satisfied
And I messed up baby but I got to really make you mine
Hey
The others won't do
I got to get my hands on you
I'm chasin' baby, I'm trackin' you
Yah yah
(Got to get my hands on you)
Yah oh yah
I need your loving, Iiiiii do
And I got to get my hands on you
Baby
I dream about you baby
(Got to get my hands on you)
My teddy bear
My honey boo
You are my buttercup
My baby kicks my pumpkin pie
You are my sugar plum
My big papa
My monster love
You be my baby daddy
The love of my life
Now who else gonna call you that a now
I know you know I keep you satisfied
I messed up baby but I got to really make you miiiiine.... HEyy
(Hey baby) Hey baby ah haa
(The others just won't do) won't do
What you do
I'm sweatin' you
Got to get my hands on Youuu
I need your lovin', I do
But I got to get my hands oooon you
Ewww baby ahhhh (I'm dreamin' about you baby)
I'm dreamin' about you baby
My big papa,
My monster love
You be my baby daddy
The love of my life
Now who else gonna call you that now
Ahhhhh
(The others won't do)
(Got to get my hands on you on you)
(I dream about you I do)
Got to get my hands on you
(music)
(Got to get my hands on you)
I need your loving, I do
(Got to get my hands on you)
(ohhhhhhh)
(ahhhhhhh)
(ohhhh)
TJ Gemstone
Why isnt this on the top 40?! This song makes me feel so happy!
Wicky Woo
They should have a happy hippy concert of happy music like this, and or REM's, or Walk of the Earth, or Phish, or other happy music..... then what happens is nobody does drugs at the festival. And for themselves that they can attain joy with narcotics. PS I'm a huge proponent of Ganja.
jafet Mtz
I like happiness
King Jordan
yes!
KittyMuse
been a Macy Gray fan for years...luv her unique style and music
Lucinda Mobley
I remember when I was a kid she sang the theme song of 'As Told by Ginger'.
Jaime Diniz
I heard this song on the sims 4 and came to see if it really existed. And I came across this beautiful woman with the wonderful voice ๐ฅฐ๐
itzzkamayah
Macy Gray is just so beautiful, and sings so well!
*****
Where has this beautifully expressive voice been?? So glad to hear her creating again!
Luis Paz
I think she's great!!!... Realmente me gusta mucho esta canciรณn!!!...