Hands Up
Run River North Lyrics
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Remember when I let you down?
Remember when it all just fell apart?
Remember when you turned around?
I looked up once before you said what you now mean
Seconds changed the face you made, the look of settling
Say you′ve been tired
Call me out if it keeps you in it
Don′t leave now in the middle of a feeling
Hands up, what?
Remember when I let you down?
Remember when it all just fell apart?
Remember when you turned around?
Hands up, what?
I never want to let you down
I never want to feel the way we did
I never want to go back down
I lost the fire, it got washed up in the flood
Of all the words to call my name, these stones say enough
I've been tired
I don't feel safe
Hold me down, oh, I feel like swinging
Oldest kid in a cold war singing
Hands up, what?
Remember when I let you down?
Remember when it all just fell apart?
Remember when you turned around?
Hands up, what?
I never want to let you down
I never want to feel the way we did
I never want to go back down
All my life
Da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da
(All my life) I don′t need someone to believe in
I just need you next to me (da-da-da-da-da-da)
I just need you next to me (da-da-da-da-da-da)
(All my life) I don′t need someone to believe in
I just need you next to me (da-da-da-da-da-da)
I just need you next to me (da-da-da-da-da-da)
(All my life) I don't need someone to believe in
I just need you next to me
I just need you next to me
Hands up, what? Always gonna let you down
I′m always gonna feel the way we did, I hope you figure it out
Hands up, what? Always gonna let you down
Always gonna leave this up to you, and I hope you figure it out (oh)
Hands up, what? Always gonna let you down
Always gonna feel the way we did and I hope you figure it out (oh)
Hands up, what? I'm always gonna let you down
Always gonna leave this up to you, and I hope you figure it out
Hands up
The lyrics of Run River North's song "Hands Up" convey a sense of regret and longing for a past relationship. The repeated question "Hands up, what?" serves as a rhetorical prompt, asking the listener to reflect on the moments of disappointment and dissolution in the relationship. The first verse reminisces about a time when the singer let their partner down, and the aftermath when everything fell apart and their partner turned away. The line "Remember when you turned around?" suggests that their partner walked away from the relationship.
The second verse continues the reflection, as the singer recalls a time when they lost their passion and enthusiasm for the relationship. The mention of being tired and not feeling safe indicates a sense of weariness and insecurity that had crept into their connection. Despite this, the singer acknowledges the importance of holding onto each other during challenging times and not abandoning the relationship in the midst of emotional turmoil.
The bridge acknowledges the singer's desire for companionship and support, rather than someone to simply believe in them. The repetition of the line "I just need you next to me" emphasizes the longing for the presence and closeness of their partner. It suggests that their relationship may have lost its spark, and they are searching for a way to rekindle the connection.
The final chorus introduces a shift in perspective, with the singer acknowledging that they will always let their partner down and acknowledge that they will always feel the pain of their past mistakes. However, they express hope that their partner will find a way to figure things out, implying that they are willing to leave the decision-making up to them.
Overall, "Hands Up" conveys a sense of remorse and the desire to mend a fractured relationship. The lyrics highlight the complexity of human emotions and the struggle to navigate the highs and lows of love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands up, what? Remember when I let you down?
Why are you raising your hands? Do you remember the time when I disappointed you?
Remember when it all just fell apart? Remember when you turned around?
Think back to when everything crumbled and you walked away from me.
I looked up once before you said what you now mean
Just before you expressed your current thoughts, I glanced upwards.
Seconds changed the face you made, the look of settling
Within seconds, the expression on your face shifted, showing signs of acceptance.
Say you’ve been tired
Admit that you have been exhausted.
Say you've been safe
Tell me that you have been feeling secure.
Call me out if it keeps you in it
If pointing out my faults helps you to stay in this situation, go ahead.
Don't leave now in the middle of a feeling
Please don't depart while emotions are still running high.
I never want to let you down
I never want to disappoint you.
I never want to feel the way we did
I never want to experience the same emotions as we did before.
I never want to go back down
I never want to regress to that point again.
I lost the fire, it got washed up in the flood
I lost my passion, it was overwhelmed by a flood of negative emotions.
Of all the words to call my name, these stones say enough
Among all the hurtful words directed at me, these criticisms are sufficient.
I've been tired
I have been exhausted.
I don't feel safe
I don't feel secure.
Hold me down, oh, I feel like swinging
Keep me grounded, oh, I have the urge to lash out.
Oldest kid in a cold war singing
Like the eldest child in a never-ending conflict, I sing.
All my life
Throughout my entire life
Da-da-da-da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da-da
Nonsensical vocalization
(All my life) I don’t need someone to believe in
(Throughout my entire life) I don't require someone to have faith in me.
I just need you next to me (da-da-da-da-da-da)
I simply need you by my side.
Always gonna let you down
I will always end up disappointing you.
I’m always gonna feel the way we did, I hope you figure it out
I will always experience the same emotions as we did before, I hope you understand that.
Always gonna leave this up to you, and I hope you figure it out (oh)
I will always leave the decision in your hands, and I hope you find a solution.
Writer(s): Alex Hwang, Daniel Chae, Christian Tyler Zucconi, Sally Kang, Hannah Bolton Hooper, Joseph Chun
Contributed by Wyatt J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SunnyVang
Been putting this on repeat, can’t wait for new music!
@spicybeast1018
Hands up, what
Remember when I let you down?
Remember when it all just fell apart?
Remember when you turned around?
I looked up once before you said what you now mean
Seconds changed the face you made
The look of settling
Say you've been tired
Say you've been safe
Call me out if it keeps you in it
But don't leave now in the middle of a feeling
Hands up, what
Remember when I let you down?
Remember when it all just fell apart?
Remember when you turned around?
Hands up, what
I never want to let you down
I never want to feel the way we did
I never want to go back down
I lost the fire it got washed up in the flood
Of all the words to call my name these stones say enough
I've been tired
I don't feel safe
Hold me down oh I feel like swinging
Oldest kid in a cold war singing
Hands up, what
Remember when I let you down?
Remember when it all just fell apart?
Remember when you turned around?
Hands up, what
I never want to let you down
I never want to feel the way we did
I never want to go back down
I don't need someone to believe in
I just need you next to me
I just need you next to me
(All my life, dadadada, dadadada)
I don't need someone to believe in
I just need you next to me
I just need you next to me
(All my life, dadadada, dadadada)
I don't need someone to believe in
I just need you next to me
I just need you next to me
Hands up, what
Always gonna let you down
Always gonna feel the way we did
I hope you figure it out
Hands up, what
Always gonna let you down
Always gonna leave this up to you
And I hope you figure it out
Hands up, what
Always gonna let you down
Always gonna feel the way we did
I hope you figure it out
Hands up, what
I'm always gonna let you down
Always gonna leave this up to you
And I hope you figure it out
Hands up
@ccchen5920
超好聽的 期待你們的新作品！
@ronneilcabrera2301
Heard it first in Audiotree. Keep in making great music RRN. Love you all!!!
@bkxrecords
B e a u t i f u l 🥳