Jacobus Frederik Jersich, also known as Ray Dylan is a musician from Odenda… Read Full Bio ↴Jacobus Frederik Jersich, also known as Ray Dylan is a musician from Odendaalsrus,a small town in South Africa.Dylan is a singer in South Africa and most of his songs is in his native language, Afrikaans, but some is in English. In fact, his debut album was called "New Kid in Town."

Ray was born on August 15, 1978 in a small town in South Africa and grew up in the North West area of the country.Dylan kicked off his career by performing in clubs and bars, he performed with fellow South African stars in South Africa. Dylan sings a lot of ballads, and incorporates electric guitar into most of his hits.

Handle me with care
Ray Dylan Lyrics

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Been beat up and battered 'round
Been sent up, and I've been shot down
You're the best thing that I've ever found

Handle me with care
Reputations changeable
Situations tolerable
But baby, you're adorable

Handle me with care
I'm so tired of being lonely
I still have some love to give
Won't you show me that you really care

Everybody's got somebody to lean on
Put your body next to mine, and dream on

I've been fobbed off, and I've been fooled
I've been robbed and ridiculed
In day care centers and night schools
Handle me with care

Been stuck in airports, terrorized
Sent to meetings, hypnotized
Overexposed, commercialized
Handle me with care

I'm so tired of being lonely
I still have some love to give
Won't you show me that you really care

Everybody's got somebody to lean on
Put your body next to mine, and dream on

I've been uptight and made a mess
But I'll clean it up myself, I guess

Oh, the sweet smell of success
Handle me with care

Overall Meaning

In "Handle Me With Care," Ray Dylan sings about someone who has been through a lot of difficulties in their life. They have been "beat up and battered 'round," "sent up," and "shot down." Despite these challenges, they have found someone special who they ask to handle them with care. They are tired of being lonely and want to be shown that they are cared for. The lyrics speak to the vulnerability and fragility of the human experience, as well as the importance of feeling loved and supported.

The refrain of "handle me with care" reinforces the idea that the person singing the song is delicate and in need of tenderness. They acknowledge that reputations and situations may change, but their need for care and affection remains constant. The lyrics also touch on themes of societal pressure and the negative impact that can have on people's mental health. The lines "overexposed, commercialized" suggest a feeling of being used or taken advantage of, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Overall, "Handle Me With Care" is a plea for understanding and kindness. It reminds us that even those who seem tough or independent still need love and care, and that we should strive to support and uplift the people around us.

Line by Line Meaning

Been beat up and battered 'round
I have faced many struggles and hardships in life

Been sent up, and I've been shot down
I have had my fair share of failures and disappointments

You're the best thing that I've ever found
You are a ray of hope and provide me with happiness

Handle me with care
Treat me gently and kindly as I have been through a lot

Reputations changeable
People's opinions and views of me can shift and move easily

Situations tolerable
I can handle difficult situations to some extent

But baby, you're adorable
Despite all my hardships, you make me feel happy and loved

I'm so tired of being lonely
I am exhausted of being lonely and craving companionship

I still have some love to give
I am capable of loving and caring for someone deeply

Won't you show me that you really care
I want you to express your care and affection for me in your actions

Everybody's got somebody to lean on
Everyone in this world has someone to rely upon in their time of need

Put your body next to mine, and dream on
Let's spend time together, embrace and share our dreams

I've been fobbed off, and I've been fooled
I have been deceived and misled by others

I've been robbed and ridiculed
I have been taken advantage of and made fun of

In day care centers and night schools
I have faced these struggles throughout many stages of my life

Been stuck in airports, terrorized
I have been trapped in airports and felt scared and anxious

Sent to meetings, hypnotized
I have been sent to meetings and felt bored and distracted

Overexposed, commercialized
I have been exploited and used for commercial purposes

I've been uptight and made a mess
I have been anxious and made mistakes

But I'll clean it up myself, I guess
I will try to fix my mistakes and problems on my own

Oh, the sweet smell of success
The feeling of achieving success is satisfying and delightful

Writer(s): Thomas Earl Petty, George Harrison, Roy Kelton Orbison, Robert Dylan, Jeffrey Lynne

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