My Hands Are Tied
Longing Bound by Commitment
Lyrics
To be with you is what I want more than anything
To be with you is my utmost desire.
But I must share my life with the one who wears my ring
I am committed to sharing my life with the person who has given me their ring (likely a symbol of marriage).
And there are tiny places I look into each night
There are small, intimate moments I contemplate each night.
I love you but my hands are tied
Despite my love for you, external circumstances or commitments prevent me from being with you.
I know how much they need you and dear I understand
I understand how much others depend on you.
I know you'll never leave 'em cause you're not that kind of man
I believe you won't abandon them because you're not that type of person.
But I can't control my feelings though heaven knows I tried
Despite trying, I cannot control my emotions.
And I love you but my hands are tied
My love for you persists, but I am unable to act on it due to external constraints.
My hands are tied and I can't break the ties that bind
I am bound by unbreakable ties, preventing me from pursuing a relationship with you.
I love you more than life but you never will be mine
My love for you is profound, but we can never be together.
I know how much you want me I can see it in your eyes
I am aware of your desire for me, evident in your eyes.
And I love you but my hands are tied
Despite my love, external circumstances prevent me from being with you.
[ steel ]
[Instrumental break]
My hands are tied...
Reiteration of the theme that external constraints limit the speaker's ability to act on their love.
Yes I love you but my hands are tied
Confirming love but reiterating the inability to act due to external constraints.
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