HANDS
Sucioperro Lyrics


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Take care of this boy
His bones are made of glass
His blood is full of pearl
His eyes they are the sea
Into which we are drowning

You belong to no one
But there are many who love you
Pushing you on
The rain follows you closely
And I’ll be your shelter

This is your life
You’re still waiting to begin
Whose hands will lead you to the surface

We’re full of lead
The walking dead
Whose hands will lead us to the surface

We’re full of lead
The walking dead
Whose hands will lead us to the surface
Yeah, yeah!

My hands and
My blood and
My bones and
My heart on my sleeve
Waiting for someone to save me

My hands and
My blood and
My bones and
My heart on my sleeve
Waiting for someone to save me
Yeah, yeah!

I am drowning




It’s not that I can’t take care of myself
I’m just needing for someone to save me

Overall Meaning

The song "Hands" by Sucioperro describes a person who is fragile and delicate, whose bones are made of glass and whose blood is full of pearls. This person is drowning in the sea that is their own eyes, and they need someone to rescue them. The singer of the song offers to be that person, promising to be a shelter from the rain that follows the person closely. The chorus asks the question of who will lead this person to the surface and the singer also notes that this person is still waiting for their life to begin.


The song delves into the idea of needing a community and needing help from others in our struggles. Although this person is unique and belongs to no one, there are many people who love them and want to assist them. The chorus repeats the phrase "we're full of lead, the walking dead" which could refer to feeling bogged down by burdens and struggles, but there is still hope that someone's hands will help to lift them up.


The lyrics also touch on vulnerability and the desire for someone to save us, even if we are capable of taking care of ourselves. It can be difficult to be vulnerable and ask for help, but sometimes we need to rely on others to pull us out of our own darkness. The line "my heart on my sleeve, waiting for someone to save me" encapsulates this sentiment.


Overall, the song "Hands" by Sucioperro is a powerful exploration of the themes of vulnerability, community, and the need for rescue.


Line by Line Meaning

Take care of this boy
Please care for me, I am fragile


His bones are made of glass
I am delicate and can easily break


His blood is full of pearl
My blood is valuable and precious


His eyes they are the sea
Looking into my eyes is like drowning in the sea


Into which we are drowning
Our love is so deep it feels like drowning


You belong to no one
You are free to belong to whoever you choose


But there are many who love you
You are loved by many


Pushing you on
Encouraging you to keep going


The rain follows you closely
Trouble seems to always follow you


And I’ll be your shelter
I will protect and comfort you


This is your life
You are in control of your own life


You’re still waiting to begin
You're hesitant to start living your life


Whose hands will lead you to the surface
Who will help you find your way out of your struggles?


We’re full of lead
We feel heavy and weighed down by life


The walking dead
We feel like we are just existing, not truly living


My hands and
I offer myself to help


My blood and
My life


My bones and
My soul


My heart on my sleeve
I am vulnerable and open with my emotions


Waiting for someone to save me
I need someone to come rescue me from my struggles


I am drowning
I feel overwhelmed


It’s not that I can’t take care of myself
I am capable, but struggling alone


I’m just needing for someone to save me
I just need someone to lend a helping hand




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