Wells is also the recording project of Chicagoans Chris Howaniec and Zane Ranney, both members of now-defunct folk-rock band World's First Flying Machine. This Wells plays mid-to-downtempo rock, drawing from its influences in psych rock, slowcore, ambient and early-'90s emo. Chris Howaniec is the songwriter, arranger, vocalist and producer, playing all parts on their two EPs ("Wells" and "Feel Bad") except the drums, which Zane Ranney is infinitely better at.
Wells is also also the name of a former four-man group from Charlottesville, VA that disbanded in January 2006.
hand in the air
Wells Lyrics
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He got the whole world in his hands he's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the wind and rain in his hands he got the wind and rain in his hands
He's got the wind and rain in his hands he's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the sinner man in his hands he's got the sinner man in his hands
He's got the sinner man in his hands he got the whole world in his hands
He got the tidle little babies in his hands the little babies in his hands
He got you and me brother in his hands he got you and me sister in his hands
He got you and me brother in his hands he got the whole world in his hands
He got the whole world in his hands the whole world in his hands
He got the whole wide world in his hands he's got the whole world in his hands
He got the whole world in his hands
The lyrics to Wells’s song “Hand in the Air” are a repetition of the same basic tune, with slight variations repeated throughout. The song is a religious or spiritual one, and the lyrics describe the power of a supreme being who is capable of holding and guiding the entire world. The opening lines, “He got the whole world in his hands,” is a reference to the power of this being, who is capable of holding and caring for every aspect of creation.
The second verse of the song references the wind and the rain, which are forces that humans are unable to control. By stating that this supreme being has these forces in his hands, the song reinforces the idea of this being’s all-encompassing power. The third verse mentions “sinner men,” which could be interpreted as those who have strayed from the path of righteousness. By stating that this supreme being also has these people in his hands, the song suggests that even those who have gone astray are still ultimately within the care of this being. The fourth verse mentions babies, which is a reference to innocence and the beginning of life. By stating that this supreme being cares for even the tiniest and most innocent among us, the song suggests that this being is both powerful and benevolent.
The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the idea of the supreme being’s power and all-encompassing reach. The song is a powerful statement of faith and trust in a higher being, and one that resonates with many people around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
He got the whole world in his hands the whole world in his hands
God has the power to control every aspect of the world.
He's got the wind and rain in his hands he got the wind and rain in his hands
He controls the forces of nature.
He's got the sinner man in his hands he's got the sinner man in his hands
He has the power to forgive sinners.
He got the tidle little babies in his hands the little babies in his hands
He cares for and protects even the smallest and most vulnerable beings.
He got you and me brother in his hands he got you and me sister in his hands
He loves and watches over all of his children, regardless of gender or personal relationship.
He got the whole world in his hands the whole world in his hands
God's power extends over every corner of the Earth.
He got the whole wide world in his hands he's got the whole world in his hands
His power extends beyond even our understanding of the world.
He got the whole world in his hands
God is all-powerful and all-encompassing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUDGE KENNITH PETERSON, MAVIS STAPLES
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