Hands
Sara Wolff Lyrics
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Leaving the ground bare, until the winter came by
I took it all off, as I noticed the grey in your eyes
Eyes wide open while you were up all night killing the flies
And everything dissolved
The soft touches in the cold
I will kiss the night hello
And dance in the dark
While I tell them all, darling
I’ll tell them all
While I tell them all, darling
I’ll tell them all
I’ll let the shadows hug my hips
When your hands are gone
When the sky let the rain fall, I saw nothing but
The blurred transitions between your skin and mine
And everything dissolved
The soft touches in the cold
Your face is as white as my bared teeth
Your mind is shaking from loss of sleep
I will kiss the night hello
And dance in the dark
While I tell them all, darling
Tell them all
While I tell them all, darling
Tell them all
I’ll let the shadows hug my hips
When your hands are gone
I’ll let the shadows hug my hips
When your hands are gone
I’ll let the shadows hug my hips
When your hands are gone
I’ll let the shadows hug my hips
When your hands are gone
I’ll let the shadows hug my hips
When your hands are gone
Your face is as white as my bared teeth
Your mind is shaking from loss of sleep
I will kiss the night hello
And dance in the dark
While I tell them all, darling
Tell them all
While I tell them all, darling
Tell them all
I’ll let the shadows hug my hips
When your hands are gone
In Sara Wolff's song "Hands," the lyrics tell a story of a relationship that is falling apart. The imagery of the world turning and shaking the leaves off the trees represents the changing seasons and the deterioration of the relationship. The singer notices the grey in their partner's eyes, symbolizing a loss of vitality or passion. Meanwhile, their partner is up all night killing flies, suggesting a restless and possibly troubled state of mind.
As the relationship dissolves, the singer finds solace in embracing the darkness. They will "kiss the night hello" and "dance in the dark" as a means to cope with the pain. The shadows become a metaphorical refuge, hugging their hips and providing comfort in the absence of their partner's touch.
The repeated lines, "I’ll let the shadows hug my hips when your hands are gone," represent the singer's resilience and ability to find strength within themselves, even when their partner's presence is no longer there. It is a declaration of self-reliance and the ability to find happiness and fulfillment outside of the relationship.
Overall, "Hands" is a song that explores the dissolution of a relationship and the journey towards self-empowerment and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
I watched the world turn, shaking the leaves off the trees
I observed the constant changes in the world, causing the leaves to fall from the trees
Leaving the ground bare, until the winter came by
Resulting in a barren ground until winter arrived
I took it all off, as I noticed the grey in your eyes
I let go of everything, realizing the sadness in your eyes
Eyes wide open while you were up all night killing the flies
Your eyes were wide open as you stayed awake all night dealing with troubles
And everything dissolved
And all the previous feelings or experiences disappeared
The soft touches in the cold
The gentle gestures in a harsh and unforgiving environment
I will kiss the night hello
I will embrace the darkness and uncertainty
And dance in the dark
And find joy even in the midst of darkness
While I tell them all, darling
While I share my story with everyone, my dear
I’ll tell them all
I'll confide in everyone
I’ll let the shadows hug my hips
I'll allow darkness to envelop me
When your hands are gone
When I no longer have your touch
When the sky let the rain fall, I saw nothing but
When the rain poured from the sky, I saw nothing else except
The blurred transitions between your skin and mine
The undefined boundaries between our bodies
Your face is as white as my bared teeth
Your face is pale, reflecting the intensity of my smile
Your mind is shaking from loss of sleep
Your mind is overwhelmed and restless due to lack of sleep
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sara Wolff
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@wilfriedhaag9613
This is exquisitely fabulous! I love it and look forward to the EP! 🥰
@sarawolffmusic
Ah thank you for watching Wilf!!!! x
@DasLovebirds
A phenomenal, memorable track. Just gorgeous! Looking forward to hearing the rest of your EP.
@sarawolffmusic
Thank you so much for listening!🌸🌸
@TieDyeKitty
Loved it great work on the music and video
@tommapfumo4101
Beautiful Song! Got the EP already!
@sarawolffmusic
Thank you so much Tom!!
@tommapfumo4101
@@sarawolffmusic You're very welcome! Mx
@garsamusic
I love this!
@silenciowatford
Excellent, love this. You are playing green note soon, might pop along