Grandma's Hands
Legacy of Wisdom: Grandma's Guiding Hands in Life's Journey
Lyrics
Grandma's hands clapped to church on Sunday mornings
Grandma's hands were actively involved in clapping during church on Sunday mornings, suggesting her religious devotion.
Grandma's hands played the tambourine so well
Grandma skillfully played the tambourine, showcasing her musical talents and possibly her role in church activities.
Grandma's hands used to issue out a warning
Grandma's hands served as a source of guidance and caution, warning the narrator, Scotty, about potential dangers.
She say, "Scotty why you run so fast,
Grandma questions Scotty's haste, advising him to be careful and avoid potential harm, as symbolized by the possibility of stepping on glass or encountering snakes.
Might fall on a piece of glass,
Continuation of the warning, emphasizing the potential dangers of running too fast, such as the risk of injury from glass or encountering snakes in the grass.
Might be snakes there in that grass?"
Grandma's hands are portrayed as a protective force, cautioning against recklessness and encouraging prudence.
Grandma's hands, they keep on calling to me.
The persistent influence of Grandma's hands, which continue to guide and call to the narrator, suggesting a lasting impact on their life.
Grandma's hands soothed the local unwed mothers
Grandma's hands provided comfort and solace to local unwed mothers, indicating her nurturing and supportive nature.
Grandma's hands used to ache sometimes and swell
Grandma's hands experienced pain and swelling at times, highlighting the physical toll of her caregiving responsibilities.
Grandma's hands, lord they'd really come in handy
Grandma's hands were invaluable and greatly useful, suggesting their multifaceted role in providing assistance and care.
She say, "Bobbie why you want to whip that boy?
Grandma questions why Bobbie wants to discipline or punish a boy, challenging the necessity of such actions.
What you want to whip him for?
Continuation of the questioning, emphasizing the innocence of the boy and questioning the reason for wanting to whip him.
He didn't throw no apple core."
Grandma highlights the boy's innocence by stating that he didn't commit a serious offense like throwing an apple core.
Grandma's hands, they keep on calling to me.
Grandma's hands continue to exert influence, calling to the narrator and serving as a moral compass.
Grandma's hands soothed the local unwed mothers
Repetition of Grandma's hands soothing unwed mothers, underscoring her compassionate and nurturing role.
Grandma's hands used to ache sometimes and swell
Repetition of the physical toll on Grandma's hands, highlighting the sacrifices made in caring for others.
Grandma's hands, well they really came in handy
Grandma's hands are emphasized again for their practical usefulness and positive impact on those around her.
She say, "Bobbie why you want to whip that boy?
Repetition of the questioning about disciplining a boy, reinforcing the theme of questioning unnecessary punishment.
What you want to whip him for?
Continuation of questioning the reason for wanting to whip the boy, challenging the justification for harsh discipline.
He didn't throw no apple core."
Reiteration of the boy's innocence, emphasizing that he didn't engage in a serious misdeed like throwing an apple core.
But I don't have grandma anymore
The acknowledgment of the absence of Grandma, possibly due to her passing, introducing a sense of loss and longing.
When I get to heaven I'll look for grandma's hands.
The narrator expresses a hopeful belief in reuniting with Grandma's hands in heaven, suggesting a spiritual or afterlife connection.
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