Story Behind The Song
It's about feeling that you just can't take any more and admitting that you need a little help. Coming to the point that you realise you need the lord and prayer to get you through the hard times.
| Song Length |
3:18 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Content |
Subject |
Spirituality, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
John Prine |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Hand Up
(Lyrics :Amy Abernathy 2014, Music : Rick Pitts)
You say you don't give more than I can handle,
But you must think I'm really tough.
Lord I'm burning both ends of the candle,
And I feel like giving up.
I know one thing is for certain,
I'm down and very weak.
The wheels that I've been turning,
Makes me claim my defeat.
(Chorus)
I don't need a hand out,
Just my hand up.
Lord I raise my hands to the sky,
Would you let your hands meet mine?
I don't need a hand out,
Just a hand up.
I know on my own I can't take the load.
I can't be everything I need to be.
Weary tired, barefoot and broke.
I need your strength to carry me.
Hands of grace and full of mercy,
Reach down and take a hold.
Let your Strength cover me.
I lift my hands, Lord Take control.
(Chorus)
I don't need a hand out,
Just my hand up.
Lord I raise my hands to the sky,
Would you let your hands meet mine?
I don't need a hand out,
Just a hand up.
(Bridge)
If ever I needed you,
Then the time is now.
I put my hands up to the sky.
Lord Please let your hands meet mine.
(Chorus)
I don't need a hand out,
Just my hand up.
Lord I raise my hands to the sky,
Would you let your hands meet mine?
I don't need a hand out,
Just a hand up.
CC Amy Abernathy 2014