Handle With Care
Watson Twins Lyrics
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Been sent up and I've been shot down.
You're the best thing that I've ever found.
Handle me with care.
Reputation's changeable.
Situation's tolerable.
Baby you're adorable.
I'm so tired of being lonely.
I still have some love to give.
Won't you show me that you really care.
Everybody's got somebody to lean on.
Put your body next to mine and dream on.
I've been fucked off and I've been fooled.
I've been robbed and ridiculed.
In day care centers and night schools.
Handle me with care.
Been stuck in airports, terrorized.
Sent to meetings hypnotized.
Overexposed, commercialized.
Handle me with care.
I'm so tired of being lonely,
I still have some love to give.
Won't you show me that you really care.
Everybody's got somebody to lean on.
Put your body next to mine and dream on.
I've been uptight and made a mess.
I'd clean it up myself I guess.
Oh the sweet smell of success.
Handle me with care.
The lyrics of "Handle With Care" by Watson Twins talk about the pain and difficulties that the singer has faced in their life. They have been through a lot of negative experiences such as being beaten up, sent up, shot down, tricked, cheated, and bullied. However, despite all of this, the singer has found someone who they consider to be the best thing they've ever found. The person they are addressing is being asked to handle them with care, as they don't want to be hurt anymore. The lyrics discuss how the singer is tired of being alone and wants to be with someone who truly cares about them.
The song deals with themes of trust and vulnerability in relationships. The singer is having a difficult time because of the negative experiences that they have been through and are scared of getting hurt again. They want the person they are addressing to be gentle with them, to show them that they truly care. The use of gentle language such as 'handle me with care', and the plea to 'put your body next to mine and dream on' evoke a strong sense of tenderness and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Been beat up and battered 'round.
I've been through a lot of tough times and challenges.
Been sent up and I've been shot down.
I've been let down and rejected.
You're the best thing that I've ever found.
Out of all the tough times I've been through, you bring me happiness and joy.
Handle me with care.
Please be gentle and understanding with me, as I've been through a lot and need someone to be patient and kind.
Reputation's changeable.
People's opinions of me can change easily.
Situation's tolerable.
I can handle difficult situations and remain level-headed.
Baby you're adorable.
I find you incredibly charming and endearing.
I'm so tired of being lonely.
I feel isolated and yearn for companionship.
I still have some love to give.
I have a lot of love to share and want to give it to someone special.
Won't you show me that you really care.
Please demonstrate to me that you are genuine and really care about me.
Everybody's got somebody to lean on.
It seems like everyone else has someone they can rely on for support.
Put your body next to mine and dream on.
Let's comfort each other by being close, and dream of a better future together.
I've been fucked off and I've been fooled.
People have treated me unfairly and deceived me in the past.
I've been robbed and ridiculed.
I've been taken advantage of and mocked by others.
In day care centers and night schools.
I've gone through difficult, uncomfortable situations in both my professional and personal life.
Been stuck in airports, terrorized.
I've been in scary, stressful situations before.
Sent to meetings hypnotized.
I've gone through the motions of work without really being present or engaged.
Overexposed, commercialized.
I've been subject to intense public scrutiny and it's made me feel like a product rather than a person.
I've been uptight and made a mess.
I can become anxious and overwhelmed, leading to mistakes and disorganization.
I'd clean it up myself I guess.
I want to take responsibility for my own problems and work to improve myself.
Oh the sweet smell of success.
The feeling of success and accomplishment is incredibly satisfying and rewarding.
Handle me with care.
Overall, please be gentle and compassionate with me, as I'm working through my issues and need someone who is patient and understanding.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy K Orbison, Tom Petty
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@nixieNICLA
I think this is a good remake of a great song. I think Jenny has a terrific voice.
@user-ys9fg4ol9s
Excellent cover ! Excellent voice. Bravo
@TheGarrison89
Jenny Lewis is by far one of the most beautiful singers of our time! I Loved her in the Wizard when we were kids, I've enjoyed growing up with her movies and music in my life.
@simon-nak8403
Jenny has been one of my favorite singer since about 2010. Turns out she was my first celebrity crush. Just found out she's the red head girl in the movie The Wizard with Fred Savage. I saw the movie when i was 7 in 89.
@MagusMirificus
A lot of you fellows are missing the point here. The guests on this track are Ben Gibbard, Connor Oburst, and M Ward, who are all modern indie music legends. Obviously them and Rilo got together some night and said "Hey, let's record something, that'll be awesome," so they decided to cover the most famous Traveling Wilburys song, since that whole group came from famous musicians just hanging out and making music for fun.
@99marshmellows
well Connor! THAT was a surprise! Great song
@carlbethel8639
Great cover, Love it.
@Raquel-gx6ni
my mind has been blown.
@AnaphoraNigh
I'm intrigued by the Watson Twins.
@isabel-vf8cu
still disappointed that Jenny Lewis and Ben Gibbard haven't done any more collaborations past this (and the Postal Service, if that counts)