Lyrks
Lyrks
Sign In
Cover Art

Hand Me Downs Lyrics by Arkells

Rally Cry

2018

[Verse 1]
You went through five schools, before you were 17
I can only guess what those brown eyes have seen
If we're just a blank slate mixed with a little bit of DNA
And those weekend visits when he'd show up late
When I feel helpless, I see you smiling back at me
Like every little thing is gonna be okay
Ya you're a tough kid, way tougher than me
I'll put a bet on you any day

[Chorus]
Oooh, when your head gets dizzy and you can't get right
Oooh, but ya push on through, don't be denied
Shake off those ghosts in every corner of this town
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Ooh, Ain't no shame in some hand me downs

[Verse 2]
No, It never made sense, but it's the only thing that you know
That resentment; well it comes and goes
In your daddy's defence, he never really stood a change
You should see where he came from
And how his brothers ended up
We get all stuck, but babe

[Verse 3]
You've been acting reckless, to deal with the pain
I just hope you don't get carried away
You wear this necklace, from graduation day
You said "I'll wear this chain, cause I'm breaking it
Yeah, I'll wear this chain, cause I'm breaking it"

[Chorus]
Oooh, when your head gets dizzy and you can't get right
Oooh, but ya push on through, don't be denied
Shake off those ghosts in every corner of this town
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Ooh, Ain't no shame in some hand me downs

[Bridge]
First of the month, gets you stressed out
And moving trucks, bring you right back
Deep in the cut, there's a voice that's calling out, saying:
"It's out of reach but I gotta keep chasing
It's out of reach but I gotta keep chasing
It's out of reach but I gotta keep chasing
It's out of reach but I gotta keep chasing"

[Chorus]
Oooh, when your head gets dizzy and you can't get right
Oooh, but ya push on through, don't be denied
Shake off those ghosts in every corner of this town
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Ooh, Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Ooh, Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Ooh, Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Ooh, Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Credits
Arkells

Arkells

About “Hand Me Downs” by Arkells

Read the complete lyrics to "Hand Me Downs" by Arkells from the album "Rally Cry" in 2018. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Canada, Alternative, Alternative Pop.

"Hand Me Downs" is performed by Arkells. from the album "Rally Cry" in 2018 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Hand Me Downs", explore more songs by Arkells using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Arkells · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Hand Me Downs" is credited to Arkells. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Hand Me Downs" appears on "Rally Cry" in 2018.

Visit the Arkells artist page at /artist/arkells for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

All Roads
A Little Rain (A Song For Pete) - Acoustic
11:11 - Acoustic
A Little Rain (A Song for Pete)
Abigail
11:11
A Little More
Agent Zero
Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features

Company

About

Artists

Trending

Legal

Privacy

Terms

Copyright

Support

Contact

Features

Charts

© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.