South African Christian band The Benjamin Gate — made up of singer Adrienne… Read Full Bio ↴South African Christian band The Benjamin Gate — made up of singer Adrienne ("Adie") Liesching, bassist Costa Balamatsias, drummer Nick Volsteedt, and guitarists Marc Pautz and Chris Poisat — splashed the stateside shores in 2001 with their stunning rookie bow, untitled. Their full-length debut received rave reviews, earned four Dove Award nods, and scored a pair of #1 singles on the rock charts ("All Over Me" and "Lay It Down") and a #2 single ("How Long"), all culminating in solid first round sales. Yet as "untitled" highlighted several Euro-pop touches, "Contact" finds its focus upping the tempo and energy for a more dynamic and daring rock release. Vibrant vocals, masterful melodies, and hard-stacked hooks all come together to give Contact a passionate, guitar-driven clash of rocket-fueled pop and searing six-string distortion. Contact soars with a raw vitality that opts for an energized live feel over the confined sterility of the overtly primed and polished.

Peeling back the history pages, The Benjamin Gate first formed in 1998 following the tragic automobile death of a musician friend named Ben. The effect of the loss — which Adrienne describes as "shocking us into finding our own existence" — brought together The Benjamin Gate's five members with the charge to take life by the reigns, and for them, it meant fulfilling their dream of starting a band. Sadly the band split up because of their personal life had begun to take precedence over the band (marriage, kids, etc.).

Hands
The Benjamin Gate Lyrics

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Jesus
I feel
You near me
Your hands
Giving life to my body
Your spirit
Healing life to me
Holding my heart

In sweet security

God, I need your grace
Let your spirit rescue me
God, I need your love
Let your grace shine through me

Jesus
You fill the space in me
Sealing these dreams
In shapes of purity
Freeing my heart
To deep eternity

God, I need your grace
Let your spirit rescue me
God, I need your love
Let your grace shine through me

God, I seek your face
Let your spirit rescue me
God, I need your love
Let your grace shine through me

God, I need your grace
Let your spirit rescue me
God, I need your love
Let your grace shine through me

Shine through me

Jesus

Overall Meaning

In the song "Hands" by The Benjamin Gate, the lyrics express the intimate relationship between the singer and Jesus. The first verse establishes a connection between Jesus' hands and the singer's body, conveying a sensation of comfort and vitality. The second verse portrays Jesus as a source of healing and emotional well-being, capable of holding the singer's heart in "sweet security." The chorus reaffirms the singer's need for God's grace and love, asking for the divine intervention of the Holy Spirit to rescue and shine through them. The song ends with a simple plea to let God's grace shine through the singer, indicating a desire to live their life in devotion to Him.

The song is characterized by a sense of spiritual surrender, emphasizing the singer's reliance on God's presence and grace to guide them through life. The lyrics tap into the language of devotion commonly associated with Christian worship, using phrases like "seek your face" and "let your spirit rescue me" to express a fervent desire to connect with God. The imagery of hands and hearts throughout the song suggests a powerful emotional bond between the singer and Jesus, grounded in a sense of vulnerability and trust. Overall, "Hands" conveys a message of humility and yearning, inviting listeners to embrace a similar relationship with God.

Line by Line Meaning

Jesus
The subject of the song; the singer is addressing Jesus

I feel
The singer is experiencing a sensation

You near me
Jesus is close to the singer

Your hands
Jesus' hands are referenced as a source of power or action

Giving life to my body
Jesus' hands are bringing the singer to life

Your spirit
The Holy Spirit is referenced

Healing life to me
The Holy Spirit is bringing healing to the singer

Holding my heart
Jesus is holding the singer's heart

In sweet security
The singer feels safe and secure in Jesus' care

God, I need your grace
The singer is requesting God's favor or help

Let your spirit rescue me
The singer is asking for the Holy Spirit to save them