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These Hands Lyrics by Bent Knee

Land Animal

2016

[Verse 1]
I see a man in the alley
Hood hiding heaps of grief
These supple hands are trembling
Coat tails pass in the breeze

I smell the fear in the alley
Hood hiding heirlooms of class
These tired hands are steady
My fate is tied to the mast

[Chorus]
Every time I see you, I am not myself
I am acting, smiling, I'm not one of them
Will I teach my children how horrendous it feels
To draw the line between skins?

Ooh

[Verse 2]
I hear my name in the alley
Shouts flicker morse with the lights
Shots fire for no reason
Ghosts with their palms open wide

[Chorus]
Every time I see you, I am not myself
I am acting, smiling, I'm not one of them
Will I teach my children how horrendous it feels
To draw the line between skins?

A
Dime
I
See

[Verse 3]
I drop a dime in the alley
Glimmers to bring him the news
These steady hands are trying
Though they've done nothing for you
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About “These Hands” by Bent Knee

Read the complete lyrics to "These Hands" by Bent Knee from the album "Land Animal" in 2016. 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 Rock.

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"These Hands" is credited to Bent Knee. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"These Hands" appears on "Land Animal" in 2016.

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