left hand free
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Pick a petal eenie meenie miney moe
And, flower, you're the chosen one
Well, your left hand's free
And your right's in a grip
With another left hand
Watch his right hand slip Towards his gun, oh, no
I tackle weeds just so the moon buggers nibble
A right hand grip on his Colt single-action army, oh no
Well, your left hand's free
And your right's in a grip
With another left hand
Watch his right hand slip
Towards his gun, oh, no
N-E-O, O-M-G, gee whiz
Girl you're the one for me
Though your man's bigger than I am
All my days he disagrees, oh, no (Speak easy)
Well, my left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free, oh no
Hey, shady baby, I'm hot
Like the prodigal son
Pick a petal eenie meenie miney moe
And, flower, you're the chosen one
Well, your left hand's free Well, my left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free oh, no
"Left Hand Free" is a song by English indie rock band alt-J. It is the second single from their second studio album 'This Is All Yours'. The song is about a guy who is trying to impress a girl while being aware that her boyfriend is dangerous. The lyrics are full of imagery and metaphors that create a tense and uneasy atmosphere. The first verse starts with the singer saying he is "hot like the prodigal son," which is a biblical reference to a wayward son who returns home and is forgiven by his father. Then, he tells the girl to "pick a petal eenie meenie miney moe, and flower, you're the chosen one," suggesting that she should choose him. The second verse talks about a man with a gun, and how the singer's left hand is free while the guy's right hand slips towards the gun. The third verse introduces social media slang words like "OMG" and "gee whiz," and talks about how the girl is the one for him, despite her boyfriend being bigger than him.
The song has a bluesy rock sound that is reminiscent of bands like The Black Keys and Kings of Leon. The guitar riff is catchy and the chorus is easy to sing along to. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but most people agree that they create an atmosphere of tension and danger. Overall, "Left Hand Free" is a great song that showcases alt-J's talent for writing catchy and memorable tunes.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, shady baby, I'm hot like the prodigal son
I am attractive and charismatic, like the wealthy and beloved biblical character who returned home after squandering his inheritance
Pick a petal eenie meenie miney moe And, flower, you're the chosen one
Choosing a lover at random, like a child plucking petals off a flower, and declaring that person the lucky 'chosen one'
Well, your left hand's free And your right's in a grip With another left hand Watch his right hand slip Towards his gun, oh, no
Describing a tense situation where someone has their left hand free but their right hand is on a gun, and they're watching someone else's right hand get dangerously close to their own weapon
I tackle weeds just so the moon buggers nibble A right hand grip on his Colt single-action army, oh no
Engaging in menial tasks just to pass the time, while also having a tight grip on a weapon in case of danger
N-E-O, O-M-G, gee whiz Girl you're the one for me Though your man's bigger than I am All my days he disagrees, oh, no (Speak easy)
Expressing infatuation with someone, even though their current partner is physically intimidating and disagreed with you in the past
Well, my left hand's free
A repetition of a previous line to emphasize the importance of having a free hand
Hey, shady baby, I'm hot Like the prodigal son Pick a petal eenie meenie miney moe And, flower, you're the chosen one
A repetition of an earlier verse to reinforce the concept of random love selection and personal confidence
Well, my left hand's free Well, my left hand's free Well, my left hand's free, oh no
Another repetition of the importance of having a free hand, ending with a sense of unease or danger
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AUGUSTUS UNGER HAMILTON, JOE NEWMAN, THOMAS GREEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kittythornton4472
The Outer Banks...
Paradise on Earth.
And that's me.
John Booker Routledge.
And this is where I live, it's the sort of place where you either have two jobs or two houses.
Two tribes, one island.
That's my crew. We're the working class who make a living busing tables, running charters... And our mission this summer is to have a good time all the time.
"guys, I think there's a boat down there..."
"this was my father's..."
"my dad is missing. You don't know what it's like to have the person closest to you vanish."
"you deserve to know the truth.
"I know this sounds crazy, okay... But I'm pretty sure he got away with 400 million in gold"
"we're gonna be filthy rich man."
"you guys ready to jack some loot?"
"woogity woogity woogity"
"you kids don't think you're the only ones after the Royal Merchant, now do you?"
"what are you, a fugitive, John B?"
"fugitive-adjacent... I'm on a treasure hunt."
Laughs "oh, you're serious."
"if they're willing to kill for the gold then it's gotta be out there, JJ"
"Have you lost your mind?! If you keep going down this road, you're going to end up just like your dad!"
"I know you have feelings for John B, but, sweetheart, he's dangerous."
"I can't pretend like this isn't real"
"you're in way over you're head"
Finding it... That's where you're fun ends.
That's where all your problems begin.
@donaldj.murray721
"Left Hand Free"
Ain't shady baby
I'm hot like the prodigal son
Pick a petal, eeny meeny miny mo
And flower, you're the chosen one
Well your left hand's free
And your right's in grip
With another left hand
Watch his right hand slip
Towards his gun
Oh no
I tackle, we tussle
And oh my days we're rolling
My right hand's gripped on his
Colt single action army
Oh no
Well your left hand's free
And your right's in grip
With another left hand
Watch his right hand slip
Towards his gun
Oh no
N-E-O OMG
Gee whiz, girl, you're the one for me
Though your man is bigger than I am
All oh my days he disagrees
Oh no
(Speak easy)
Well, my left hand's free [x3]
Oh no
Ain't shady baby
I'm hot like the prodigal son
Pick a petal, eeny meeny miny mo
And flower, you're the chosen one
Well, your left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free [x4]
Oh no
@AgilityDZN
Mike's MOCS+
Okay sorry, my bad!
Listen guys, I only got one job today and I gotta impress Mr Stark; so I'm really sorr- what the hel- AHHHHH.
Bucky:
Couldn't you have done that earlier?
Sam:
I hate you.
@thatnerdguy5541
Here are the lyrics for those who want them:
Hey, shady baby, I'm hot like the prodigal son
Pick a petal eenie meenie miney moe
And, flower, you're the chosen one
Well, your left hand's free
And your right's in a grip
With another left hand
Watch his right hand slip
Towards his gun, oh, no
I tackle weeds just so the moon buggers nibble
A right hand grip on his Colt single-action army, oh no
Well, your left hand's free
And your right's in a grip
With another left hand
Watch his right hand slip
Towards his gun, oh, no
N-E-O, O-M-G, gee whiz
Girl you're the one for me
Though your man's bigger than I am
All my days he disagrees, oh, no (Speak easy)
Well, my left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free, oh no
Hey, shady baby, I'm hot
Like the prodigal son
Pick a petal eenie meenie miney moe
And, flower, you're the chosen one
Well, your left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free
Well, my left hand's free oh, no
@averymae2290
“the outer banks, paradise on earth”
@robbie5021
and that’s me, john buccarellich
@avam4129
yeah i said it hahaha
@robbie5021
Samantha Kessens idek i just sounded it out like my second grade teacher told me
@sydneybooker5519
robbie lester I’m pretty sure it’s John Booker routledge idk tho no shade
@robbie5021
Sydney Booker waif that makes so much more sense your right
@paulamozolli
This song makes me want to live a badass adventure
@apexprofessionalhoning716
Paula Mozolli or get into a fight
@kelbipierce905
soooooo... obx?
@aidang670
cause of outer banks?