In Hand
Pinwheel Lyrics


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With my head in your hands
I can only hope
To find you listening
For all the things that we do not say
Must be painful for you
Holding it back that way

But I think I like the pace
Only alone can I make my escapes
And with my head in your hands
Do I think I can find the strength
To get up again

With a tongue in your cheek
You may find it easy
To admit defeat

And in this round about way
You can convince yourself
That you don't have to stay

But I think I like the pace
Only alone can I make my mistakes
And with my head in your hands




Do I think I can find the strength
To get up again

Overall Meaning

The song "In Hand" by Pinwheel is a heartfelt song about a relationship that is going through some difficulties. The lyrics start by talking about the singer's head being in their partner's hands, indicating a sense of vulnerability and dependence. They hope that their partner is listening to the things they are not saying, indicating that there are some unspoken emotions and feelings that need to be addressed. It appears that the singer understands that holding back those unexpressed feelings must be painful for their partner.


The singer then admits that they enjoy being alone and that it is in solitude that they find solace. The lyrics then go back to the image of the singer's head in their partner's hands, stating that they believe they can find the strength to get up again, implying that they have been emotionally beaten down.


The second verse talks about the partner having a tongue in their cheek, which means that they are being sarcastic or insincere. It seems that the partner easily admits defeat, maybe indicating that they are not willing to put in the effort to fix the relationship. The singer then says that the partner can convince themselves through this round-about-way that they don't have to stay, which suggests they may be considering leaving the relationship, but they don't want to confront the real reason why they want to leave.


The song's overall message is about communication, vulnerability, and understanding. It's about the importance of expressing your emotions and having a partner who is willing to listen to you. There are times in a relationship where things get difficult, and instead of talking about them, we hold back. Pinwheel's song "In Hand" reminds us that it's essential to be honest with ourselves and our partners to make the relationship stronger.


Line by Line Meaning

With my head in your hands
I am vulnerable and seeking comfort and support from you


I can only hope
I am uncertain about the outcome and relying on faith


To find you listening
I need someone who is attentive and understanding


For all the things that we do not say
There are unspoken feelings and thoughts between us


Must be painful for you
I acknowledge that keeping things inside can be difficult for you


Holding it back that way
Suppressing emotions or thoughts can cause inner turmoil


But I think I like the pace
I enjoy the sense of control that comes with being alone


Only alone can I make my escapes
I find solace in being by myself


And with my head in your hands
I am willing to trust someone else with my vulnerabilities


Do I think I can find the strength
I am hopeful that I can overcome my challenges


To get up again
I will persevere despite difficulties


With a tongue in your cheek
You may be making light of a serious situation


You may find it easy
It could be simple for you to give up or lose hope


To admit defeat
Surrendering could be the easiest option


And in this round about way
Your actions are indirect and perhaps unclear


You can convince yourself
You may be rationalizing your choices


That you don't have to stay
You can justify leaving or avoiding a situation


But I think I like the pace
I am comfortable being by myself and in control


Only alone can I make my mistakes
I need to be free to make errors in order to learn and grow


And with my head in your hands
I am willing to trust you with my vulnerabilities and seek your guidance


Do I think I can find the strength
I am hopeful that I have the ability to persevere


To get up again
I will rise from my struggles and continue forward




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BlackArro Cartoons

Pinwheel, this is an awesome song and very calming, sad but hopeful too. Brilliant like the rest of the album. Your 2nd album was great too. Such an incredible band with much talent that is still largely undiscovered by a larger audience. I'd love to have more albums from Pinwheel, but they cost money and time to create.

Melissa

My fave

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