My Hands Lyrics
Leona Lewis
Lyrics
I wake in the morning, tired of sleeping
Get in the shower and make my bed alone
I put on my makeup, talk into the mirror
Ready for a new day without you
And I walk steady on my feet, I talk, my voice obeys me
I go out at night, sleep without the lights
And I do all of the things I have to, Keepin' you off my mind
But when I think I'll be alright, I am always wrong 'cause
(My hands) Don't wanna start again, (My hands) No, they don't wanna understand
(My hands) They just shake and try to break whatever peace I may find
(My hands) They only agree to hold
(Your hands) And they don't wanna be without
(Your hands) And they will not let me go
No, they will not let me go
I talk about you now and go a day without crying
I go out with my friends now, I stay home late alone
And I don't see you everywhere, and I can say your name easily
I laugh a little louder without you, And I see different shades now (And I)
I'm almost never afraid now, But when I think I'll be okay
I am always wrong 'cause
(My hands) Don't wanna start again, (My hands) No, they don't wanna understand
(My hands) They just shake and try to break whatever peace I may find
(My hands) They only agree to hold
(Your hands) No, they don't wanna be without
(Your hands) And they will not let me go
No, they will not let me go
Sometimes I wake, I see them reaching out for you
Quietly breakin' whatever shields I spent so long building up
I cannot fake, 'cause when they cry I'm almost broken
They miss holding my baby
My hands... No, they don't wanna understand
They just shake and try to break whatever peace I may find
(My hands) (Your hands) They don't wanna be without
(Your hands) And they will not let me go
No they will not let me go
(My hands) Don't wanna start again
(My hands) No, they don't wanna understand (No, yeah)
(My hands) Shake and try to break whatever peace I may find
(My hands) Only agree to hold
(Your hands) No, they don't wanna be without (They don't wanna be without)
(Your hands) And they will not let me go
No, they will not let me go
No, they will not let me go
Song & Lyrics Facts
Leona Lewis' song "My Hands" was released in 2008 and appears on her debut album, Spirit. The song was co-written by Leona Lewis, Jörgen Elofsson and Kristian Lundin and produced by Jörgen Elofsson and Quiz & Larossi.
The song is performed with a live band which includes guitars, drums, bass, keyboards and strings. The lyrics of the song are about how one can find strength within themselves to overcome any obstacle. It speaks of courage and hope, and encourages listeners to never give up no matter what life throws at them. With its uplifting message and powerful vocals, “My Hands” has become an inspirational anthem for many.