In May 1969 Ola & Janglers got the first swedish entry ever on American Billboard top 100, with a cover of "Let's Dance".
Hands
Ola & The Janglers Lyrics
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Himmel, jag är redo nu
Ge mig nåt att gå på
Himmel, förlåt för allt
I din hand (Hand, hand, hand)
I din hand så kan jag va mig själv
Minns du alla filmer?
Kan inte glömma
Himmel, i din hand så kan jag va mig själv
Minns du?
Kan inte glömma
I din hand (Hand, hand, hand)
I din hand så kan jag va mig själv
The lyrics of the song "Hands" by Ola & The Janglers convey a sense of longing for emotional connection and a desire for forgiveness. The repeated line "Himmel, plocka upp mig" translates to "Heaven, pick me up," suggesting a plea for emotional rescue or a fresh start. The singer expresses their readiness and willingness to be vulnerable, asking for something to hold onto, symbolizing support and stability. The phrase "Himmel, förlåt för allt" means "Heaven, forgive me for everything," indicating a sense of remorse and a need for redemption.
The line "I din hand så kan jag va mig själv" translates to "In your hand, I can be myself." Here, the singer suggests that they can find authenticity and acceptance by placing their trust in someone else's hands. The mention of memories, such as "Minns du alla bilder?" (Do you remember all the pictures?) and "Minns du alla filmer?" (Do you remember all the films?), implies a yearning to hold onto shared moments and experiences, perhaps highlighting the significance of shared memories in their relationship. The repeated phrase "Kan inte glömma" means "Can't forget," signifying the lingering impact and importance of these memories.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hands" express the longing for emotional support, the need for forgiveness, and the yearning for authentic connection and acceptance within a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Himmel, plocka upp mig
Heaven, lift me up
Himmel, jag är redo nu
Heaven, I'm ready now
Ge mig nåt att gå på
Give me something to hold on to
Himmel, förlåt för allt
Heaven, forgive me for everything
I din hand (Hand, hand, hand)
In your hand (Hand, hand, hand)
I din hand så kan jag va mig själv
In your hand, I can be myself
Minns du alla bilder?
Do you remember all the pictures?
Minns du alla filmer?
Do you remember all the movies?
Kan inte glömma
Can't forget
Himmel, i din hand så kan jag va mig själv
Heaven, in your hand, I can be myself
Minns du?
Do you remember?
Kan inte glömma
Can't forget
I din hand (Hand, hand, hand)
In your hand (Hand, hand, hand)
I din hand så kan jag va mig själv
In your hand, I can be myself
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Written by: Ola Angleby
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