These Hands
Samm Henshaw Lyrics
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I don't know where I'm heading but I'll move further, just move further
I'm so used to rejection but I don't mind
Said I'll be alright, said I'll be just fine
I'm working on my masterpiece and I'm making it with these hands
This fate is not my destiny so I'm shaping it with these hands
Oh, well I'm giving and giving my all
I'm working on my masterpiece and I'm making it with these hands
There's beauty in progression and no hope in fail
You can't keep me in the same position, I refuse, refuse to stay here
Not always learned my lesson but I don't mind
Said I'll be alright, said I'll be just fine
I'm working on my masterpiece and I'm making it with these hands
This fate is not my destiny so I'm shaping it with these hands
Oh, well I'm giving and giving my all
Oh, well I give till I can't give no more
I'm working on my masterpiece and I'm making it with these hands
These hands are only made of flesh and bone
And those hands, not ready give up on home
And I hope wherever I may need to go
I won't give it up, I won't give up, no
So I'm shaping it with these hands
Oh, well I'm giving and giving my all
Oh, well I give till I can't give no more
I'm working on my masterpiece and I'm making it with these hands
Said I'm working on my masterpiece and I'm making it with these hands
Working on my, oh my, with these hands
The song "These Hands" by Samm Henshaw speaks about the artist's struggle to create something worthwhile in his life. He narrates his experiences of procrastination and rejection but remains determined to move forward. Though he's unsure about his future, he's confident about the strength in his hands to create something great. The phrase "I'm working on my masterpiece" indicates that he's trying to do something significant that will create an impact on the world. The mention of beauty in progression and no hope in failing shows that he believes that hard work and perseverance are the keys to success.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm working on my masterpiece, and I'm making it with these hands" to cement the idea that he's in the process of creating something significant. He mentions that he's putting all his efforts and giving his all to make it happen, emphasizing his belief that success is only achievable with relentless hard work. The repetition of the phrase with the inclusion of the phrase "this fate is not my destiny" shows that he's not leaving his future to fate but moulding it with his hands to achieve his goals.
Finally, in the last verse, he talks about the hands that have held him and prevented him from giving up on his dreams and hopes that wherever he goes, he won't give up. Overall, the song celebrates the power of hard work and perseverance in achieving one's dreams and goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been procrastinating for far too long
I've been delaying my work for too long without any good reason.
I don't know where I'm heading but I'll move further, just move further
I'm unsure about where I'm going, but I'll keep moving forward anyway.
I'm so used to rejection but I don't mind
I've faced a lot of rejection in my life, but I'm not bothered by it anymore.
Said I'll be alright, said I'll be just fine
I've reassured myself that I'll be okay, that I'll manage.
I'm working on my masterpiece and I'm making it with these hands
I'm working on something great, and I'm creating it with these hands of mine.
This fate is not my destiny so I'm shaping it with these hands
I refuse to accept the fate that's been given to me, so I'm changing it with my own will and hard work.
Oh, well I'm giving and giving my all
I'm putting my heart and soul into my work.
Oh, well I give till I can't give no more
I give everything I have until I'm completely spent.
There's beauty in progression and no hope in fail
There's something beautiful in working towards your goals, and there's no hope in giving up or failing.
You can't keep me in the same position, I refuse, refuse to stay here
I won't be held down or kept in the same place, I refuse to stay here.
Not always learned my lesson but I don't mind
I haven't always learned from my mistakes, but it's okay.
These hands are only made of flesh and bone
These hands of mine are made of nothing more than flesh and bone.
And those hands, not ready give up on home
And those hands over there, they're not ready to give up on their home or where they come from.
And I hope wherever I may need to go, I won't give it up, I won't give up, no
Wherever I end up needing to go, I won't give up or abandon my dreams.
Said I'm working on my masterpiece and I'm making it with these hands
Once again, I'm making my masterpiece with these hands of mine.
Working on my, oh my, with these hands
I'm working on something amazing with these hands.
Writer(s): Samm Henshaw, Emma Davidson-dillon
Contributed by Levi W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tamargomes3748
I've been procrastinating for far too long
I don't know where I'm heading
But I'll move further, just move further
I'm so used to rejection but I don't mind
Said I'll be alright, said I'll be just fine
I'm working on my masterpiece
And I'm making it with these hands
This fate is not my destiny so I'm shaping it with these hands
Oh, well I'm giving and giving my all
Oh, well I give till I can't give no more
I'm working on my masterpiece
And I'm making it with these hands
There's beauty in progression and no hope in fail
You can't keep me in the same position
I refuse, refuse to stay here
Not always learned my lesson but I don't mind
Said I'll be alright, said I'll be just fine
I'm working on my masterpiece
And I'm making it with these hands
This fate is not my destiny so I'm shaping it with these hands
Oh, well I'm giving and giving my all
Oh, well I give till I can't give no more
I'm working on my masterpiece
And I'm making it with these hands
These hands are only made of flesh and bone
And those hands, not ready give up on home
And I hope wherever I may need to go
I won't give it up, I won't give up, no
So I'm shaping it with these hands
Oh, well I'm giving and giving my all
Oh, well I give till I can't give no more
I'm working on my masterpiece
And I'm making it with these hands
Said I'm working on my masterpiece
And I'm making it with these hands
Working on my, oh my, with these hands
@brianhunt1748
Man we’re living in fallen times. Your music makes me feel that there is still light here. Thank you Sam.
@sarahpoko4126
Once in a while, you find a song that's so moving it's almost like a prayer. This is one of them.
@IBeLady
True ...lol Amen 🙏🏽
@thesalamander4896
Amen 🙏🏿 I needed this today
@jeanenelatique
🙋🏾♀️For sure girlie!!! 😘❤️💜💙
@Desire3sss
Everytime I hear this song I cry because it reminds we to keep pushing towards my success, then eventually I'll be as successful as I be dreamed to be. I just want to be successful in life, and this song encourages me so much. Thank you samm🙇🏽♀️🙇🏽♀️🙇🏽♀️🙇🏽♀️🙇🏽♀️
@veronicacosa8877
This is so good. I hate to see such good music being underrated. I'm gonna replay it until it reaches 10.000
@rocklee7689
these songs are saving my soul .... i found these songs when i didnt have two coins to rub together, speaking to suicide hotlines, and being rejected by my fam. These songs helped me
@wenkosii_mx
I hope you're good now. Sending love all the way from South Africa.
@aretwothetoo7758
You good?