Palm Of My Hand
Sly & the Family Stallone Lyrics
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Yeah you the pull the strings, what's happening to me
You can't let me go, but you can't let me be
But I still love you and you still love me
I'm a lonely soul with anxiety
Yeah I hold my breath, yeah I can't breathe
Yeah my heart is gold, but you're melting me
I'm not picture perfect, no pictures with me
You act like you're perfect, you've done lots of hurting
You're writing in cursive when you say I love you
But I can still read it, I hope that you mean it
And if you can dream it you can achieve it
Don't let anyone try to change your appearance
You're perfect for me and you're perfect for Jesus
I battle these demons, drinking for reasons
This life is not easy, this life does not please me
That's why I owe you
That's why I told you I love you
And you can
You can hold my hand, you're controlling me
Yeah you the pull the strings, what's happening to me
You can't let me go, but you can't let me be
But I still love you and you still love me
I'm a lonely soul with anxiety
Yeah I hold my breath, yeah I can't breathe
Yeah my heart is gold, but you're melting me
I'm not picture perfect, no pictures with me
But I'm still a good person, why you so mean
You act like you're perfect, you've done lots of hurting
You're writing in cursive when you say I love you
But I can still read it I hope that you mean it
Take a fuckin pill just to fuckin chill
My emotions rollercoaster, I don't feel
So I close my eyes dyin' at the wheel
Will you miss me when I'm gone or will you be with him
Lost inside my mind, shotgun at the side
Alternate reality, but not too far out of line
Bonnie and Clyde we can die tonight
Yeah let's roll the dice, believe we can fly
You can hold my hand, you're controlling me
Yeah you the pull the strings, what's happening to me
You can't let me go, but you can't let me be
But I still love you and you still love me
I'm a lonely soul with anxiety
Yeah I hold my breath, yeah I can't breathe
Yeah my heart is gold, but you're melting me
I'm not picture perfect, no pictures with me
But I'm still a good person, why you so mean
You act like you're perfect, you've done lots of hurting
You're writing in cursive when you say I love you
But I can still read it I hope that you mean it
In the song "Palm of My Hand" by Sly & the Family Stallone, the singer expresses their feelings of being controlled by someone they love. Despite the person's problematic behavior, the singer admits that they still love them. The singer also opens up about their struggles with anxiety and their use of alcohol as a coping mechanism. The use of the phrase "you're writing in cursive when you say I love you" implies that the person's love may not be genuine or sincere.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's feelings of being trapped and controlled, as if they are in the palm of someone's hand. The repetition of the line "you can't let me go, but you can't let me be" suggests that the singer feels suffocated by their relationship but cannot seem to break free. This dynamic is contrasted with the singer's belief that the other person loves them, causing them to feel conflicted and unsure about what to do.
Overall, the song brings attention to the complex emotions and struggles that come with being in a controlling and emotionally abusive relationship, as well as the impact that anxiety and depression can have on a person's mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
You can hold my hand, you're controlling me
I'm acknowledging that you have the power and control over me.
Yeah you the pull the strings, what's happening to me
You are manipulating and directing my actions and emotions.
You can't let me go, but you can't let me be
You can't truly commit to me, but you also can't bear to let me go.
But I still love you and you still love me
Despite our complications, we still hold love for each other.
I'm a lonely soul with anxiety
I'm struggling with feelings of loneliness and anxiety.
Yeah I hold my breath, yeah I can't breathe
My anxiety is so severe that it feels physically crippling.
Yeah my heart is gold, but you're melting me
I have a good heart, but you have the power to hurt and change me.
I'm not picture perfect, no pictures with me
I'm not flawless or without my own struggles, and there are no visual representations of my life.
But I'm still a good person, why you so mean
Despite my imperfections, I believe I am still a good person and I don't understand your own hurtful actions.
You act like you're perfect, you've done lots of hurting
You pretend to be without flaws, but you've caused me a lot of pain.
You're writing in cursive when you say I love you
You try to express love, but it feels flowery and insincere.
But I can still read it, I hope that you mean it
Despite the use of flowery language, I hope that the love you express is genuine.
Take a fuckin pill just to fuckin chill
I use medication to try to deal with my intense emotions.
My emotions rollercoaster, I don't feel
My emotions are erratic and uncontrollable, leaving me feeling numb.
So I close my eyes dyin' at the wheel
I feel like my life is out of control and I am just going through the motions, without purpose or direction.
Will you miss me when I'm gone or will you be with him
I am uncertain about whether or not you truly care about me, and it makes me question your loyalty.
Lost inside my mind, shotgun at the side
I feel trapped inside my own thoughts, with no way to escape my own mind.
Alternate reality, but not too far out of line
I escape into a different world in my mind, but it's not too different from my own reality.
Bonnie and Clyde we can die tonight
Let's go all in and take risks together, like the infamous duo Bonnie and Clyde.
Yeah let's roll the dice, believe we can fly
Let's take chances and believe that we can achieve anything together.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Anthony Hatfield
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