There are multiple artists with this name:

1.) Tinashe Fazakerley (b… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:

1.) Tinashe Fazakerley (born April 4, 1984), now professionally known as Rationale is a Zimbabwe-born British singer-songwriter, formerly known as Tinashé. He is known for his soulful R&B and indie pop style with electric influences. His alias Tinashé, was known for his synthpop sound and his African influences.

Fazakerley was born in the Harare township of Highfield. At the age of 9, he and his three siblings moved to the United Kingdom in the Camberwell district of London, where his single mother was working as a nurse. Later, at the age of 11, he moved to the London borough of Hackney and music began to play a more significant role in his life as he learned to play the guitar. His influences were varying, ranging from Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Pat Metheny, Donnie Hathaway and Al Green, to Tupac Shakur, A Tribe Called Quest and the Notorious B.I.G.

In 2010, after releasing two EPs and three singles, Fazakerley released the album Saved under the stage name Tinashé, but it had limited success.He took a break from singing and went on to become a songwriter and producer, working with producer Mark Crew, while writing songs for blues artist Rag'n'Bone Man, among others. He also wrote songs for the Swiss version of The Voice talent show.

In 2015, he relaunched his career as Rationale, releasing songs such as "Fast Lane" and "Something for Nothing" on Soundcloud and Spotify. It was on these streaming platforms that he gained notable recognition, with a mention by Pharrell Williams on his Apple Music Beats1 radio show, OTHERtone, calling him someone who had "found the beauty in their voice". This elevated Fast Lane to No. 2 within its first week on the Spotify Global Viral Chart, reached No. 1 on Hype Machine, and amassed more than 1.3 million views on Soundcloud. Rationale also received praise from Justin Timberlake and Elton John. He became one of the first artists to be signed to Dan Smith of Bastille's new record label, Best Laid Plans. His debut self-titled album is due for release in 2017, under exclusive license to Warner Music UK.

2.) Chicago pop-punk allies Dan Lambton (vocals, Real Friends), Joe Taylor and Ryan Rumchaks (guitar/vocals and drums, respectively, of Knuckle Puck) have aligned for rationale. They released their debut ep, "confines" on December 9, 2015.

Palms
Rationale Lyrics

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These hands
The story I could tell with these hands
Everything that I've done
Don't be told by trace and fingertips down my palms
Like you are right now, right now

I open up my palms to you
So I can let you in

This window to my soul
That I wear on my skin
Open up my palms for you
So I can let you in
This window to my soul
That I wear on my skin

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
They're an open book
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
They open up for you

These hands
The glory I've held with these hands
Every war that I've won
I fought them all so I could lay in bed in your arms
With no fear of no one

I open up my palms to you
So I can let you in
This window to my soul
That I wear on my skin
Open up my palms for you
So I can let you in
This window to my soul
That I wear on my skin

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
They are an open book
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
They open up for you

They're an open book
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
They open up for you
Everything of these heights left is mine
Each breath, every break they have
Everything of these heights left is mine
Each breath, every break they have

I open up my palms to you
So I can let you in
This window to my soul
That I wear on my skin
Said I open up my palms for you
So I can let you in
This window to my soul
That I wear on my skin

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
They're an open book

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
They open up for you

Overall Meaning

In Rationale's song Palms, he emphasizes the importance of hands as they are the gateway to the soul. He believes that people can tell a story from his palms as they bear the traces and imprints of all that he has done. However, when he meets someone special, he opens up his palms to that person as he wants to let them in and give them access to his soul. His palms become a window to his soul and he wears this on his skin. He is not afraid to share his vulnerability and wants to show his true self to this person.

Rationale also mentions his triumphs and achievements that he has held with his hands. He has fought many wars and has won them all so that he can be with the person he loves, without fear of being judged or harmed by anyone. He wants to convey to his significant other that he is willing to share his past, his accomplishments, and his victories with them. The chorus emphasizes that his hands are an open book and he opens them up for the person he loves. He wants them to see everything that he is, and everything that he has, which he believes is a part of him that he wants to share with them.

Overall, the song is a beautiful representation of the power of vulnerability and the importance of opening up to someone you care about. Rationale believes that his hands have a story to tell and is willing to showcase them with honesty and openness. The song speaks to the human need for connection and the desire to be seen and understood by someone else.

Line by Line Meaning

These hands
The hands of the singer, which are metaphorically rich with experience and stories.

The story I could tell with these hands
The many experiences and stories that the singer's hands could tell, if they could speak.

Everything that I've done
All of the experiences and actions that the singer has been through in their life so far.

Don't be told by trace and fingertips down my palms
The surface level appearance of the singer's hands, traced by fingertips, cannot convey the true depth and complexity of their experiences and stories.

Like you are right now, right now
At this moment, the listener is trying to understand the depth of the singer's experiences through the appearance of their hands.

I open up my palms to you
The singer is metaphorically opening up their soul to the listener, revealing their experiences and stories.

So I can let you in
By revealing their experiences, the singer is allowing the listener to understand them on a deeper level.

This window to my soul
The singer's hands are a symbol for their soul, and by opening them up, they are allowing the listener to look inside and understand them better.

That I wear on my skin
The singer's experiences and stories are a part of who they are, and they are visible on their skin like a garment.

They're an open book
The singer's hands are a symbol for their experiences and stories, and they are completely open and honest about them.

Everything of these heights left is mine
The singer takes ownership of everything they have accomplished and the experiences they have been through, even if they have had to climb to great heights to achieve them.

Each breath, every break they have
Every moment of the singer's life, even the challenging ones, have contributed to their experiences and stories, which they proudly show through their hands.

They open up for you
The singer's hands are a symbol for their soul, and they are willing to open up and share their experiences and stories with anyone who is willing to listen.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Daniel Smith, Tinashe Fazakerley

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