Sometime in late 1986, Mike Dillon, Gary Muller, and Matt Chamberlain were playing in Dallas-based band Zane Grey, who actually appeared on Star Search. They did not win, but Muller did get to touch Ed McMahon (specifically, his hand). Meanwhile, Steve Brand and Slavens were playing in a Denton band called the Gonemen. Dillon, Muller, and Chamberlain lived in the same Denton house as other members of the Gonemen, and when dissatisfaction with both groups began to appear, the idea for a new band was spawned.
The first Ten Hands rehearsal (documented on videotape) took place late 1986 in Denton. Shortly thereafter, Zane Grey's manager, Tony Johnson, accepted an offer to manage the fledgling band. For the first year, Ten Hands played mostly small venues in Denton and performed a weekly gig at the Prophet Bar, a seminal Deep Ellum club in Dallas. During this time, a studio recording was made and handmade cassettes were sold and distributed in and around the Dallas, Ft. Worth, and Denton area.
Chamberlain and Dillon were already well-known in Denton as top players in the University of North Texas Jazz program, and interest in the band soon grew. It was also during this time that the New Bohemians were becoming a major draw in Dallas. It happened that several members of that band were friends with a few Ten Hands members, and ultimately, New Bohemians finagled some opening slots for Ten Hands at Deep Ellum's celebrated Club Dada. The Club Dada shows helped expose the band to a much wider audience, and the venue would later host many of Ten Hands' most memorable performances.
In late 1988, Earl Harvin joined the band as drummer after the Matt left to play with the New Bohemians. The band went into the studio to record Kung Fu...That's What I Like. As New Bohemians vacated Dallas for bigger and better things, Ten Hands stepped in to fill the void and began what would be a three or four year run as one of the region's most popular draws. The band won numerous Dallas Observer Awards in 1988-1989, and shortly after the release of their first live CD, The Big One Is Coming, and sold over 20,000 copies. Joe Cripps joined the band to replace Dillon on percussion.
Earl left the band to play with Mike Dillon's Billy Goat and "Big" Al Emert became drummer. Ten Hands started to tour heavily and built a large following with college audiences.
At a SXSW performance, the band was offered a record deal by an independent producer in L.A. Desperate to release an album after two years of inactivity, the band agreed and began work on Be My Guru in late 1991. While the album contained some of the band's best songs, the recording itself was a disappointment and the relationship with the label grew stormy. By the time the band left the label, much of their earlier momentum was lost.
As the band's popularity began to wane, a friend of the band, Byron Wilson, offered to produce a CD. Jazz for Jerks was recorded in early 1993 with the assistance of the band's friend and longtime collaborative producer, Dave Castell.
Steve Brand left the band in 1993. New guitarists, Chris Claridy and Chad Rueffer joined and the band wrote some new songs and continued to gig around the area. In the next incarnation, guitarist, Ed McMahon (in a strange twist of fate), and drummer Greg Beck were hired. A demo record was recorded with the brand new lineup, but the album was never mixed or released.
Ten Hands continues to play, with various lineups, several times a year in the Dallas area.
Crawl
Ten Hands Lyrics
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Crawl
Into another head
Stand up
Take a look around - tell me what you see
Crawl into another head
Now, when I was a baby
I just couldn't understandWhy everybody didn't think like I did
And it messed with my head
It took me years to overcome it
But I finally did
When I took a little trip in someone else's head
Now, everybody tells me that I gotta have a worldview
Well I listen very carefully
But I don't always know what to do
There's a lot of bogus causes
Phony ideologies
But if you pick yourself the right one
You can set your spirit free
Now, I am on the right side maybe
You are on the left side
And we're looking at the same thing
But we're looking at it differently
I guess I'm talking about perspective
But it's different from that
If you can walk around
With someone else's brain under your hat
It's a very simple reason
And a lot of people learn it
But a lot of people close their minds
To certain information
They are trying to avoid
Any unwanted stimulation
That might make them reevaluate the values that they live by
The lyrics to the song Crawl by Ten Hands explore the idea of perspective and the importance of being able to see things from different angles. The song begins with the lines "Crawl into another head, stand up, take a look around - tell me what you see." This immediately sets the tone for the song and reveals the central theme. The use of the phrase "crawl into another head" suggests that the singer is encouraging listeners to consider other people's perspectives and try to see the world from their point of view.
The second verse of the song delves deeper into the singer's personal experiences with perspective. They describe feeling confused as a child about why other people didn't think like them, and how this confusion caused them distress. It was only when they "took a little trip in someone else's head" that they were able to understand that people think differently due to a multitude of factors, including culture, upbringing, and life experiences. The singer appears to be urging listeners to do the same, and to consider that there are many valid ways of viewing the world.
The third verse touches on the idea of ideology and how choosing an ideology or worldview can help a person feel free. The singer acknowledges that there are many ideologies and causes out there, some of which are fraudulent or harmful. However, the right ideology can help a person connect with their true spirit and find fulfillment. This section of the song suggests that it's important to be discerning when choosing an ideology, but that ultimately having one can be beneficial.
The final verse of the song is perhaps the most incisive. The singer notes that many people are afraid of reevaluating their values and beliefs, as it could be uncomfortable or challenging. They suggest that some people deliberately avoid exposure to new ideas in order to maintain their mental equilibrium, but that this can be detrimental to personal growth. Overall, the song Crawl seems to be urging listeners to be open-minded and to look at the world from different perspectives in order to gain a fuller understanding of the complexities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Crawl
Start by opening your mind and being willing to experience things from a different perspective.
Into another head
Try to understand the perspective of someone else by putting yourself in their shoes.
Stand up
After exploring that perspective, stand up and take a look around.
Take a look around - tell me what you see
Observe the world with a new perspective and see what you can learn from it.
Crawl into another head
Continue to explore different perspectives and learn from them.
Now, when I was a baby
Reflecting back to a time when the concept of differing perspectives was new and overwhelming.
I just couldn't understand
Not comprehending why others have different perspectives.
Why everybody didn't think like I did
Assuming that their own perspective was the only correct one.
And it messed with my head
Feeling overwhelmed at the idea of differing perspectives and the possibility of being wrong.
It took me years to overcome it
Coming to terms with the idea that differing perspectives can provide valuable new insights and experiences.
But I finally did
Successfully embracing the idea of exploring different perspectives.
When I took a little trip in someone else's head
Experiencing someone else's perspective and learning from it.
Now, everybody tells me that I gotta have a worldview
Being told that one's perspective should be all-encompassing and comprehensive.
Well I listen very carefully
Being attentive to the opinions and perspectives of others.
But I don't always know what to do
Feeling uncertain about how to reconcile differing perspectives.
There's a lot of bogus causes
Recognizing that not all perspectives and ideologies are genuine or worth adopting.
Phony ideologies
Identifying false belief systems.
But if you pick yourself the right one
Choosing a perspective that aligns with one's own values and beliefs.
You can set your spirit free
Finding a perspective that is liberating and fulfilling, allowing for personal growth.
Now, I am on the right side maybe
Feeling confident in one's own perspective.
You are on the left side
Recognizing that others may hold different perspectives.
And we're looking at the same thing
Observing the same subject matter, but with different perspectives.
But we're looking at it differently
Having varying interpretations of that same subject matter.
I guess I'm talking about perspective
Acknowledging that the concept of differing perspectives is at the heart of this song.
But it's different from that
Explaining that this is not just a theoretical concept, but rather something that can be experienced and explored.
If you can walk around
Encouraging the listener to explore different perspectives firsthand.
With someone else's brain under your hat
Imagining the experience of fully immersing oneself in another person's perspective.
It's a very simple reason
Suggesting that the benefits of exploring different perspectives are straightforward and easy to understand.
And a lot of people learn it
Observing that many individuals have already embraced this concept and experienced its benefits.
But a lot of people close their minds
Acknowledging that some individuals are resistant to exploring different perspectives.
To certain information
Choosing to ignore or reject certain facts or ideas that challenge their existing beliefs.
They are trying to avoid
Intentionally avoiding the discomfort or cognitive dissonance that comes with considering new perspectives.
Any unwanted stimulation
Preferring to stick with the familiar and avoid potential discomfort or challenges to their beliefs.
That might make them reevaluate the values that they live by
Avoiding information that has the potential to challenge or contradict their existing beliefs or values.
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@rurusiddi
This encouraged my 7 month to start crawling bc I showed it to him and I feel like he learned from it
@elisemo6038
My 5 month old loves rolling from back to tummy, but seems to have no desire to roll from tummy to back lol. She is starting to lift her bottom into the air, and she is getting better at pushing up and extending her arms. It’s so wonderful to watch her achieve these milestones. I swear, last week she was flopping over when I’d sit her up, and now she can stay in a sitting-up position with little support. ❤
@cr-lb5yh
How is she doing now? My 5 month old only rolls from back to belly.
@elisemo6038
@@cr-lb5yh she's 15 months now, and she can't be stopped! I have learned that babies will do things on their own terms, not anyone else's lol.
@explodingorder
My son hated tummy time so I rarely did it. He’s 5 months now, rolling both ways, sits unassisted for a few minutes and almost crawling. Your baby can and will develop without tons of tummy time!
@aikalawson339
Mine too, he did very little tummy
Time
One day he just started rolling and crolling
@Brai13
Same here!
@ianneDreamer
Same! Mine would cry at every tummy time session so I just stopped and figured well it would be nice if she could crawl a little later at least I won't be chasing her around yet... She learned crawling at 6 months, and I didn't get the rest I needed
@Lettyc90
Mine as well
@djpete2009
I have to agree with you on tummy time. Tummy time is important, yes, but the child develops everyday so does not necessarily need tummy time from day one. However, the earlier they start, logically, the quicker they get used to it.
. You just have to keep encouraging them along in their developmental stages.