Safe Hands
Embracing Strength in Vulnerability: Safe Hands by Michael Patrick Kelly
Lyrics
One of those days when you
Expressing a day of feeling disconnected or distant.
Feel so out of touch
Feeling detached or isolated from surroundings.
Even the angel on my shoulder has had enough
Even the supportive influence seems exhausted.
I feel like a boy against Goliath
Feeling small and vulnerable against a formidable opponent.
Who’s laughing down at my desires
Others mocking or belittling personal aspirations.
All my armor is full of
Personal defenses are weakened and worn.
Holes and full of rust
Feeling exposed and vulnerable.
One of those nights where you
A night of restless sleep.
Get no rest at all
Unable to find peace during the night.
Counting headlights trace a path
Counting passing cars as a way of passing time.
Across the wall
Visualizing patterns in the mundane.
Where is the voice that talks so sweetly
Seeking a comforting voice in times of distress.
The only one who can complete me
Longing for someone who completes and understands.
Every time I trip into your arms I fall
Finding solace and security in an embrace.
‘Cause with you as my witness
Acknowledging someone as a witness to personal growth.
You make me wanna be a better man
Inspired to improve oneself in the presence of a loved one.
I’m not afraid of my weakness
Not afraid to confront personal vulnerabilities.
When my faith is like castles in the sand
Comparing faith to fragile structures, yet unafraid.
I can be fearless
Finding courage and strength in the presence of a loved one.
You make me believe in a bigger plan
Believing in a larger, meaningful plan in life.
'Cause when I’m with you
A sense of security and trust in the company of the person.
I know that I am in safe hands, in safe hands
Confidence in being protected and cared for.
You reach out to me
Receiving support without judgment or blame.
You don’t judge and you don’t blame
Emphasizing non-judgmental and accepting nature.
If for a second the best
Possibility of good intentions fading momentarily.
Of my intentions evaporate
Highlighting vulnerability despite good intentions.
When the demons on my shoulder
Inner struggles represented by metaphorical demons.
Are getting louder, getting boulder
Increasing intensity of internal challenges.
With just one touch your love
Power of love to dispel negative influences.
Blows them all away
The transformative impact of love overcoming difficulties.
‘Cause with you as my witness
Reiteration of the transformative influence of love.
You make me wanna be a better man
Continued inspiration for self-improvement.
I’m not afraid of my weakness
Embracing personal weaknesses without fear.
When my faith is like castles in the sand
Relating faith to fragile yet enduring structures.
I can be fearless
Finding courage and strength despite vulnerabilities.
You make me believe in a bigger plan
Belief in a larger, meaningful purpose in life.
'Cause when I’m with you
Reiterating the sense of security and trust in the relationship.
I know that I am in safe hands, in safe hands
Confidence in being protected and cared for.
In safe hands, in safe hands, oh yeah
Repetition of the theme of safety and security.
‘Cause with you as my witness
Reaffirming the transformative influence of love.
You make me wanna be a better man
Continued inspiration for self-improvement.
I’m not afraid of my weakness
Embracing personal weaknesses without fear.
When my faith is like castles in the sand
Relating faith to fragile yet enduring structures.
I can be fearless
Finding courage and strength despite vulnerabilities.
You make me believe in a bigger plan
Belief in a larger, meaningful purpose in life.
'Cause when I’m with you
Reiterating the sense of security and trust in the relationship.
I know that I am in safe hands, in safe hands
Confidence in being protected and cared for.
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