My Hands Are Tied
Bound by Love's Limitations: Yearning in Constraints
Lyrics
To be with you is what I want more than anything
To be with you is the utmost desire I have above everything else.
But I must share my life with the one who wears my ring
However, I am committed to sharing my life with the person who is my spouse (indicated by the ring).
And there are tiny places I look into each night
I often look into small, intimate places each night, possibly reflecting on inner thoughts and conflicts.
I love you but my hands are tied
Despite my love for you, there are limitations and constraints preventing me from being with you.
I know how much they need you and dear I understand
I understand the importance of your presence for others, and I empathize with that.
I know you'll never leave 'em cause you're not that kind of man
I trust you won't abandon your responsibilities because you are not the type of person who would do so.
But I can't control my feelings though heaven knows I tried
Despite my efforts, I cannot control my emotions, acknowledging the difficulty in managing conflicting feelings.
And I love you but my hands are tied
Reiterating love, but emphasizing the constraints and limitations preventing a complete union.
My hands are tied and I can't break the ties that bind
Expressing a sense of powerlessness; unable to break the binding commitments and obligations.
I love you more than life but you never will be mine
Despite my profound love, a full commitment to me seems unattainable.
I know how much you want me I can see it in your eyes
Acknowledging the desire reflected in your eyes but recognizing the impossibility of a complete relationship.
And I love you but my hands are tied
Reaffirming love with an acknowledgment of the binding circumstances.
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[Instrumental break]
My hands are tied...
Repeating the sentiment of being bound and constrained.
Yes I love you but my hands are tied
Summarizing the conflict by reiterating love while emphasizing the limitations.
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