Hands
Vera Sola Lyrics

"Extend it and get what you can, risk the burning of your own" suggests the concept of going beyond one's comfort zone and taking risks in order to make the most of life's opportunities. It encourages the listener to push boundaries and embrace new experiences, even if it means potentially facing consequences or being vulnerable.

"Flip it up to a stranger, to let her read your palm, sweat the words that fall like toy pianos" portrays a scene of seeking guidance or insight from someone unknown, symbolized by palm reading. The mention of sweating suggests the anxiety or anticipation that comes with awaiting the predictions or advice, which may feel fragile or insignificant ("fall like toy pianos").

"Wave from out your window, cut the one you love the most, wring your bones as he turns to touch another" describes a heartbreaking situation where one is left longing for someone they deeply care about. The act of waving from a distance represents a moment of yearning and separation, while the pain of cutting the one you love the most implies a sense of betrayal. The phrase "wring your bones" signifies the emotional anguish and physical discomfort experienced when witnessing the person they love turning their attention to someone else.

"These are the things that mine have done" is a reflection on personal experiences, highlighting that these actions and emotions described in the previous lines have been a part of the singer's own life. It suggests that these experiences have shaped and influenced their perspective and understanding of love and relationships.

"One can take a dollar, in red sign out the soul, two can make the promise of a gesture" explores the idea of the value placed on material possessions or money and how it can affect one's sense of self. The exchange of a dollar for the "red sign," symbolizing the soul, suggests that sacrificing integrity or inner values can sometimes be a trade-off for material gain. However, it also mentions that the promise of a gesture between two people can hold more significance or meaning than mere financial transactions.

"One can make a collar with a grip about the throat, rub your back while its brother fakes a pistol" describes a situation of control or manipulation within relationships. The collar with a grip around the throat symbolizes the restriction of freedom or suffocation caused by someone's dominance. The reference to a fake pistol suggests deceit or manipulation, where one person may pretend to offer comfort or support ("rub your back") while their accomplice engages in deceitful actions ("fakes a pistol").

"These are the things I know are done" is a restatement that reinforces the assertion that these experiences and dynamics of power, control, and manipulation have been observed or encountered by the singer. It provides a sense of certainty, suggesting that they have gained insight into the darker aspects of human behavior and have learned from these experiences.