Hands
Pevan & Sarah Lyrics
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There's a voice from the hills
Coming down on a windstorm
There's a stirring, an aching
Rising in my bones
Like a long-lost child coming home
Coming home
Take these calloused hands and poor boy's dime
Take these dead-end dreams and tired feet
I'm laying down this heavy load I'm carrying
I've been riding on a railcar
Passing through every town
Searching for that skyline of gold
Take these calloused hands and poor boy's dime
Take this broken heart of mine
Take these dead-end dreams and tired feet
I'm laying down this heavy load I'm carrying
I've been following Your North Star
But I just can't get it right
You're a voice that I remember
I can hear it every night
Take these calloused hands and poor boy's dime
Take this broken heart of mine
Take these calloused hands and poor boy's dime
Take this broken heart of mine
Take these dead-end dreams and tired feet
I'm laying down this heavy load I'm carrying
I'm laying down this heavy load I'm carrying
The song "Hands" by Pevan & Sarah seems to be about a person who is weary and burdened, longing for a return to a simpler and more peaceful life. The opening lines speak of a fire on the mountain and a voice from the hills, suggesting a powerful and somewhat mystical presence. The following lines describe a stirring and an aching rising in the singer's bones, as if they are being called to some higher purpose. This feeling is compared to a long-lost child coming home, suggesting that the singer has been wandering for a long time and is finally finding their way back to where they belong.
The rest of the song continues this theme of longing and surrender, with the singer offering up their calloused hands, poor boy's dime, broken heart, dead-end dreams, and tired feet to whatever force is calling them. The repeated refrain of "I'm laying down this heavy load I'm carrying" reinforces this idea of letting go of all the baggage that has been weighing the singer down. The mention of riding on a railcar and searching for a skyline of gold suggests that the singer has been chasing after material success and is now realizing that it's not enough.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a fire on the mountain
There's a passion inside me that burns like a fire on a mountaintop
There's a voice from the hills
I can hear a call from far away, urging me to come closer to my dreams
Coming down on a windstorm
This message is being carried on a powerful force, like a wind that cannot be ignored
There's a stirring, an aching
I feel an intense longing and restlessness inside me, urging me to seek something more
Rising in my bones
This feeling is not just in my mind or heart, it's a physical sensation that moves through my entire being
Like a long-lost child coming home
It feels like I'm finally finding my way back to where I belong, after a long journey
Coming home
This is where I'm meant to be, and I'm finally returning to my true self
Take these calloused hands and poor boy's dime
I offer up everything I have, even if it's not much, in order to pursue my dreams
Take this broken heart of mine
I'm willing to take risks and put myself out there, even though I may be vulnerable or hurt
Take these dead-end dreams and tired feet
I acknowledge that my goals may have seemed impossible or out of reach, and I'm willing to let go of what's holding me back
I'm laying down this heavy load I'm carrying
I release the burden of my past struggles and fears in order to move forward with a lighter heart
I've been riding on a railcar
I've been going through life on a fixed path, without much control over my direction
Passing through every town
I've been trying to find my way, but I haven't found my true home yet
Searching for that skyline of gold
I'm looking for something more than just survival or making ends meet, I'm searching for true fulfillment
I've been following Your North Star
I'm trying to align myself with my true purpose, but it's been difficult and confusing
But I just can't get it right
Despite my efforts, I keep making mistakes and feeling lost
You're a voice that I remember
There's a part of me that knows deep down what I'm meant to do, and I'm listening to that voice
I can hear it every night
This calling is always present in my thoughts and dreams, urging me to take action
Take these calloused hands and poor boy's dime
I offer up everything I have, even if it's not much, in order to pursue my dreams
Take this broken heart of mine
I'm willing to take risks and put myself out there, even though I may be vulnerable or hurt
Take these calloused hands and poor boy's dime
I offer up everything I have, even if it's not much, in order to pursue my dreams
Take this broken heart of mine
I'm willing to take risks and put myself out there, even though I may be vulnerable or hurt
Take these dead-end dreams and tired feet
I acknowledge that my goals may have seemed impossible or out of reach, and I'm willing to let go of what's holding me back
I'm laying down this heavy load I'm carrying
I release the burden of my past struggles and fears in order to move forward with a lighter heart
Lyrics © DistroKid, TUNECORE INC
Written by: Dustin Reed, Sarah Mondragón-Reed
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