Patient Hand
Sara kendall Lyrics
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In a game dogs have howled to many moons before them
Was it a game of skill? Their minds in tandem?
Well red blood runs black post-mortem, red blood runs black post-mortem
You sure taught me how to play a patient hand
You sure taught me how to play a
Patient hand, patient hand
Patient hand, patient hand
Patient hand, patient hand
You sure taught me how to play a patient hand
Your tongue held tight to a comfort within
My bid was only just paper thin, my bid was only just paper thin
Patient hand, patient hand
Patient hand, patient hand
Patient hand, patient hand
Patient hand, patient hand
Counter clockwise you paced the ace
Now my fate lies amidst these vacant faces
Counter clockwise you paced the ace
Now my fate lies amidst these vacant faces
Patient hand, patient hand
Patient hand, patient hand
Patient hand, patient hand
Patient hand, patient hand
In the song "Patient Hand" by Sara Kendall, the lyrics appear to be referencing a card game, where the singer has been taught how to play a "patient hand." The imagery presented is quite somber, with lines such as "red blood runs black postmortem," suggesting there may have been some violence involved. The lyrics also hint at the possibility that the game may have been more than just a frivolous pastime, with lines like "was it a game of skill? Their minds in tandem?" Overall, the song seems to evoke a feeling of resignation, with the singer recognizing their own helplessness in the face of the game: "my bid was only just paper thin."
The repeated refrain of "patient hand" throughout the song serves to emphasize the concept of taking things slow, waiting for the right moment to act. The image of pacing the ace counter clockwise may also be a reference to this idea of biding one's time. The final line, "now my fate lies amidst these vacant faces," suggests that the stakes of the game were high, and that the singer's destiny may have been determined by the outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
You sure taught me how to play a patient hand
The singer is grateful to someone for teaching them to be patient in difficult situations.
In a game dogs have howled to many moons before them
The situation is one that has been experienced many times by others in the past.
Was it a game of skill? Their minds in tandem?
The singer questions whether the game they are playing requires skill, and whether their opponents are working together.
Well red blood runs black post-mortem, red blood runs black post-mortem
The consequences of this game can be deadly.
Your tongue held tight to a comfort within
The person who taught the artist to be patient gave them words of comfort.
My bid was only just paper thin, my bid was only just paper thin
The singer's attempt at success was weak and vulnerable.
Counter clockwise you paced the ace
The opponent in the game took a deliberate and strategic action.
Now my fate lies amidst these vacant faces
The artist is uncertain of their outcome and is surrounded by emotionless observers.
Patient hand, patient hand
Patient hand, patient hand
Patient hand, patient hand
Patient hand, patient hand
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sara Kendall
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TheFlameTop
Sara,
You are a rock solid song writer !
Your music flows so smoothly , and with a great sense of poise !
Very nice original work here by you !
Cheers !!!
Sara Kendall
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Alex lecorps
This is one of my favourite songs!
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Brooky Daniel Band Ricky Corona
Sara your voice and playing are amazing ! Huge like here Maam
Sara Kendall
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Denis Électrique
Superb song. I loved the changing rythme at begining. You are an inspired artist!
Sara Kendall
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