Rock/Pop/Synth band Satellites & Sirens spent 2010 relentlessly touring in … Read Full Bio ↴Rock/Pop/Synth band Satellites & Sirens spent 2010 relentlessly touring in support of their self-titled debut record on Word/Warner Bros. An energetic live show and a desire to meet new fans quickly turned the Nashville, TN four-piece into a successful touring act. Many took notice, including MTV who featured them front and center on their website as one of their "Needle in a Haystack" artists. In addition to any mainstream attention they received, they were also nominated for two Dove Awards stemming from their successful debut record. S&S garnered strong reviews across the board and they were a breakout success on radio with their hit rock single "Anchor".

Whereas 2010 was about being on the road, 2011 would be about change, and...a new record. To start the new year, the band no longer had a big record label behind them. Knowing that they had just finished a very successful year on the road, and on radio, the band was not about to call it quits. Rather, being more determined than ever and with an even stronger belief in what the future would hold, they started writing, and writing, and writing. They fine tuned their sound, and their message until they had an arsenal of songs that they believed would make up a new record that would propel them into new heights.

Understanding that making a new record costs a lot of money, and S&S no longer had a record label bankroll...the band embarked on starting a Kickstarter project. With the help of fundraising through Kickstarter, and gifts from amazing fans and family, the band raised enough money to take their ideas to the studio.

With their money in place, they hit the studio. Building on their strengths of pop hooks, '80's influenced synths, soaring guitars, and unique beats, they went into the studio armed with an abundance of new song ideas. With the help of acclaimed producer Rusty Varenkamp, upstart producer, Grant Craig, and S&S's own Geoff Hunker, the band finished an album that can only be described as "more". Geoff Hunker describes the new record as being "more synthpop, more rock, more mellow, more personal, and more worshipful." Somehow the band was able to pack all of that into a powerful new 10-song record titled "Frequency". From the message of the first single "Ready to Save", to the pop beats of "Run Away", to the thundering guitars of "Take My Hand", the band has crafted a record that ebbs and flows through styles as seamlessly as water running through a stream.

Understanding the challenges of being an independent artist, and with their desire to continue to take their message of hope and love to the masses, S&S has teamed up with Eaglemont Management, and Converge booking. The bands desire is to keep a busy schedule touring for the new record, so keep an eye out for their fun and energetic live show, as they surely won't disappoint.

Make sure to look for their latest release "FREQUENCY" on iTunes and amazon.

Take My Hand
Satellites & Sirens Lyrics

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I've seen you, baby, with another boy
Yes another, only nine years old
Don't you think the difference shows?

I'm only twenty-eight, baby
And I have a little style, alright
I've experienced just a few little things
I could make it in a while

If you let me hold your hand
Shake your hand, hold your hand

Alright, I'm a loser, baby
I don't wear short pants and socks
Don't have a lot of curly hair
Tumbling down in golden locks

Maybe you'll have a way with him
How should I really know?
But if you have a way with me
Then baby, please let it show

Come on
Shake my hand, shake my hand
Shake my hand, hold my hand

I've seen your blood boiling, baby
When I accused you of stealing children
But you're, you're, you don't like the lies
You don't like it, baby, and I put you in the wilderness

Thrown you among the thistles, baby
Down among the brown weeds
To see you running with those youngsters
Makes a smart man bleed

Oh, let me hold your hand
Hold your hand, hold your hand
Hold your hand

Just one little note to you, baby
Written on an exercise book before I go
Little blue one, you never seen before
Lines from the top and lines to the bottom

Written in bright red ink
It says, 'The teacher stinks'
Forty-five and with a boy of nine
She wants to get with somebody who can really do time

And shake her hand
Shake her hand, shake her hand
Shake her hand, hold her hand

Shake her hand, baby, and I'll shake yours
Shake her hand, baby, and I'll shake yours

Shake her hand, baby, and I'll shake yours
Shake her hand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Satellites & Sirens's song "Take My Hand" seem to delve into themes of age difference, self-perception, and longing for connection. The singer starts off by observing the subject of the song, a young girl, with another boy who is nine years old. The singer questions whether the age difference between them is significant and whether it affects their relationship.

The singer then introduces themselves as a twenty-eight-year-old with some style and life experience. They express their belief that they could make a lasting impression if given the chance. The repeated plea to hold the girl's hand reflects a desire for intimacy and a willingness to connect with her on a deeper level.

Acknowledging their self-perceived shortcomings, the singer describes themselves as a loser who doesn't fit the stereotypical image of attractiveness. They speculate that the girl might have a connection with the other boy, but they plead for her to show them the same kind of connection and affection.

The third paragraph takes a slightly darker turn as the singer describes a confrontation between them and the girl, accusing her of stealing children. It's unclear whether this accusation is literal or metaphorical, but it creates tension in their relationship. The singer acknowledges the girl's aversion to lies and expresses remorse for causing her pain. The image of being thrown among the thistles and weeds highlights the singer's awareness of the harm they may have caused and their longing to see the girl flourish with someone her own age.

The final paragraph shifts focus to a note the singer leaves for the girl, possibly as a farewell message. The note expresses disdain for a teacher or authority figure, criticizing their age and their relationship with a nine-year-old boy. It suggests that the singer and the girl share a desire for someone who can truly understand and empathize with their experiences. The repeated plea to shake hands with the girl underscores the desire for connection and understanding.

Overall, "Take My Hand" explores themes of age difference, self-perception, longing for connection, and the complexities of relationships. The lyrics evoke a sense of vulnerability and an earnest longing for a deeper connection with the subject of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

I've seen you, baby, with another boy
I have observed you, my dear, in the company of another male

Yes another, only nine years old
Indeed, a different individual, merely nine years of age

Don't you think the difference shows?
Do you not believe that the distinction is evident?

I'm only twenty-eight, baby
I am solely twenty-eight years old, my dear

And I have a little style, alright
Furthermore, I possess a modicum of fashion, if I may say so myself

I've experienced just a few little things
I have encountered only a handful of unremarkable situations

I could make it in a while
Nevertheless, I am confident of my potential success in due time

If you let me hold your hand
In the event that you grant me permission to clasp your hand

Shake your hand, hold your hand
Grip your hand, grasp your hand

Alright, I'm a loser, baby
Very well, I admit that I am a person of little accomplishment, my dear

I don't wear short pants and socks
It is worth mentioning that I do not attire myself in brief trousers and hosiery

Don't have a lot of curly hair
Furthermore, I lack a substantial amount of curled strands

Tumbling down in golden locks
Casually cascading in majestic golden tresses

Maybe you'll have a way with him
Perhaps you will form a connection with this aforementioned individual

How should I really know?
However, I confess my ignorance on this matter

But if you have a way with me
On the other hand, if you were to develop an affinity with me instead

Then baby, please let it show
In that case, my dear, kindly make it evident

Come on
Come forth

Shake my hand, shake my hand
Shake my hand, clasp my hand

Shake my hand, hold my hand
Grasp my hand, clasp my hand

I've seen your blood boiling, baby
I have witnessed your anger, my dear, reaching its boiling point

When I accused you of stealing children
At the time when I made the accusation of you pilfering offspring

But you're, you're, you don't like the lies
However, you are greatly averse to falsehoods

You don't like it, baby, and I put you in the wilderness
You detest such deceit, my dear, and I have left you feeling isolated

Thrown you among the thistles, baby
I have metaphorically thrown you amidst prickly plants, my dear

Down among the brown weeds
Descending amidst the dull-hued undesirable plants

To see you running with those youngsters
Observing you frolicking with those youthful individuals

Makes a smart man bleed
Causes a knowledgeable individual to feel emotional pain

Oh, let me hold your hand
Oh, allow me to grasp your hand

Hold your hand, hold your hand
Clasp your hand, grip your hand

Hold your hand
Grip your hand

Just one little note to you, baby
Simply a brief message to you, my dear

Written on an exercise book before I go
Penned within a workbook prior to my departure

Little blue one, you never seen before
A diminutive azure one, which you have never laid eyes upon

Lines from the top and lines to the bottom
With lines commencing from the uppermost point and extending to the lowermost point

Written in bright red ink
Written using bright crimson ink

It says, 'The teacher stinks'
Contained within are the words, 'The educator is repulsively odorous'

Forty-five and with a boy of nine
At the age of forty-five, alongside a male child who is nine years old

She wants to get with somebody who can really do time
She desires to engage in a romantic relationship with an individual who possesses authentic experiences

And shake her hand
And clasp her hand

Shake her hand, shake her hand
Grasp her hand, clasp her hand

Shake her hand, hold her hand
Clasp her hand, grip her hand

Shake her hand, baby, and I'll shake yours
Grasp her hand, my dear, and in return, I will clasp yours

Shake her hand
Clasp her hand

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID JOHN CLAGUE, KEVIN COYNE, NICK CUDWORTH

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