These Hands
Pg. 99 / Majority Rule Lyrics
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The lyrics to "These Hands" by Pg. 99/Majority Rule speak to themes of trauma, fear, and the struggle to connect with others in the aftermath of these experiences. The singer describes feeling alone and isolated in the darkness of their own trauma, and seeks comfort and reassurance from someone close to them. The line "I need you to lean into me. Let me know you are there" reveals the intense need for human connection and validation that can arise in the aftermath of trauma.
The lyrics then take a darker turn as the singer compares their experiences to someone else, someone who is likely the perpetrator of their trauma. The line "in the dark I must feel like him. I do and it kills me. Touch and fear are what he connects" speaks to the visceral reaction that can occur when victims of trauma are confronted with physical touch or personal connection. This connection can trigger memories or feelings associated with the traumatic experience, leading to intense discomfort or even pain.
The lyrics conclude with the singer expressing their anger towards those who would seek to harm or break down others, and affirming the perfection and value of the person they are speaking to. "BASTARDS! Who see perfection and try to break it. BASTARDS! Who are too afraid to face themselves. These are my hands. This is my heart. And you are perfect" is a powerful statement of resilience and defiance in the face of trauma.
Line by Line Meaning
It's happening again. everyday a little further.
The same trauma keeps haunting me every day, and it's gradually getting worse.
It's happening again. I need you to lean into me. let me know you are there.
I need your support, your physical presence to remind me that I'm not alone in this struggle.
In the dark I must feel like him. I do and it kills me.
When I'm alone in the dark, I feel like the person who hurt me, and it's agonizing.
Touch and fear are what he connects. the things I would do to erase all of them.
Whenever he touched me, it was associated with fear, and I wish I could erase those memories forever.
BASTARDS! who see perfection and try to break it.
Those who aim to destroy what they perceive as perfection are vile and despicable.
BASTARDS! who are too afraid to face themselves.
Those who refuse to confront their own flaws and weakness are cowards.
these are my hands. this is my heart. and you are perfect.
Despite the pain and trauma I've experienced, I acknowledge my own worth and see perfection in you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDIE NOACK
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