Lyrics
Oh, place your hands on my hope,
Expressing a desire for support and reassurance by asking someone to place their hands on the speaker's hope, a symbol of optimism or aspiration.
Run your fingers through my soul.
Inviting a connection at a deeper level, asking the person to understand and interact with the speaker's inner self (soul).
And the way that I feel right now
Describing the current emotional state of the speaker and acknowledging that it may be fleeting or uncertain.
Oh lord it may go
Recognizing the transitory nature of emotions and the uncertainty of the future, seeking solace or guidance from a higher power ("Oh lord").
So place your hands on my hope,
Repetition of the desire for support and connection, using similar imagery as in the first two lines.
Run your fingers through my soul.
Continuation of the invitation for a deep connection, emphasizing the present emotional state and its potential uncertainty.
And the way that I feel right now
Reiteration of the speaker's feelings in the moment and the acknowledgment that these feelings may be subject to change.
Oh lord it may go.
Repeating the acknowledgment of uncertainty and the appeal for support from a higher power.
Put your hands on, put your hands on.
An urging for someone to actively contribute to the speaker's well-being by putting their hands on the speaker, possibly a metaphor for emotional or physical support.
Put your hands on, put your hands on.
Repetition of the plea for the supportive gesture, reinforcing its importance.
You know you cannot hide, from what's inside.
Stating that one cannot hide from their inner self or true emotions, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness.
You know you cannot hide, from what's inside.
Reiteration of the idea that internal struggles cannot be avoided or concealed.
So I ask of you, to help me through,
Asking for assistance from the listener to navigate through difficulties and challenges.
I ask of you, this thing to do
Repetition of the request for help, emphasizing the collaborative nature of overcoming obstacles.
Put your hands on, put your hands on.
Reiteration of the plea for the supportive gesture, emphasizing its significance in times of need.
Put your hands on, put your hands on.
Continuation of the emphasis on the importance of the listener's supportive action.
So lay me down, for a while.
Shifting the focus to a more relaxed state, suggesting a need for rest or respite.
Join my body, with my mind.
Desiring a union between the physical and mental aspects, seeking a harmonious connection between body and mind.
Oh, I cried at the common one
Expressing emotional distress or sadness, possibly related to a common experience or shared grief.
4 weeks aft' he died.
Referencing a specific event four weeks after someone's death, suggesting a period of mourning or reflection.
Put your hands on, put your hands on.
Reiteration of the plea for the supportive gesture, reinforcing its importance in the context of the song.
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