2 hands – English Lyrics

• By: Tate McRae
• Album: So Close To What

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the power of direct and heartfelt expression with Tate McRae's "2 hands." This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn modern, conversational English phrases centered around love and relationships. Its clear and repetitive chorus makes it easy to follow along and pick up new vocabulary related to intimacy and authenticity. What makes "2 hands" special is its bold and relatable message about valuing genuine connection, a theme that resonates universally and provides a great cultural context for language learners.

[English]

I want your two hands

Don't ever let me go

I want your two hands

Two hands on me

You don't need to tell me you love me

17 times in a day (yeah)

I don't need to hear I'm your number one

And everybody's second place

You don't gotta shit-talk your last girl

Sayin' she don't compare to me (yeah)

Baby, I ain't sayin' you don't know me well, it's

Just not the shit I need

'Cause they're just words, they don't mean much

(They don't mean much, no, no)

Need a little less talk

And a lot more touch

I just want your two hands on me at all times, baby

If you let go (I want your two hands)

Better put 'em right back fast

Want your two hands on me like my life needs savin'

Let 'em all know (I want your two hands)

Can you do it like that? Yeah

You ain't gonna win with the jewelry

Don't need the cute fuckin' names (no)

We don't gotta live out of hotels (mm-mm)

We could do it in my room all day

And I know you could spoil me plenty more

But I don't really trust that anymore

And I already got that bag for free (ah)

But if you bought it, then that's sweet (sweet)

Still, they're just things, they don't mean much

(They don't mean much, no, no)

Seen a real good thing

Turn to real fucked up (mm, ah)

I just want your two hands on me at all times, baby

If you let go (I want your two hands)

Better put 'em right back, fast

Want your two hands on me like my life needs savin' (life needs savin')

Let 'em all know (I want your two hands)

Can you do it like that? Yeah, 'cause

'Cause I want 'em all to see

You look good on top of me

At this time at night, I need

Not one, not three (yeah)

Just your two hands on me like my life needs savin'

Let 'em all know (I want your two hands)

Can you do it like that? Yeah

I want your two hands (mm, whoa)

Don't ever let me go

I want your two hands

Two hands on me (oh)

(I want your two) I want your two hands

(Don't let me go) don't ever let me go

(I want your two hands) I want your two hands

(Better put 'em right back) two hands on me

I just want your two hands on me at all times, baby

If you let go (I want your two hands)

Better put 'em right back, fast (oh-oh)

Want your two hands on me like my life needs savin'

Let 'em all know (I want your two hands)

Can you do it like that? Yeah, 'cause (like that)

I want 'em all to see (yeah)

You look good on top of me

At this time at night, I need

Not one, not three

Just your two hands on me like my life needs savin'

Let 'em all know (I want your two hands)

Can you do it like that? Yeah (alright)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the part of the body at the end of the arm, used for holding things
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have strong affection for another person noun - a strong feeling of affection
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something noun - something that is necessary
times /taɪmz/ A1	noun - instances of something happening
go /ɡəʊ/ A1	verb - to move or travel
know /nəʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
words /wɜːdz/ A2	noun - a unit of language that has meaning
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	noun - the act of touching verb - to come into physical contact with something
life /laɪf/ A2	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
good /ɡʊd/ A2	adjective - of high quality
trust /trʌst/ B1	verb - to believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
sweet /swiːt/ B1	adjective - having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter.
things /θɪŋz/ B1	noun - an object that one need not or cannot give a specific name to.
good /ɡʊd/ A2	adjective - of high quality
jewelry /ˈdʒuːəlri/ B1	noun - personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metals.
good /ɡʊd/ A2	adjective - of high quality
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something

Key Grammar Structures

• I want your two hands

  ➔ Present Simple for a Strong Statement

  ➔ The use of 'want' in the present simple tense emphasizes a strong, ongoing desire.

• Don't ever let me go

  ➔ Negative Imperative

  ➔ The negative imperative 'Don't ever let me go' is a direct and strong command.

• You don't need to tell me you love me 17 times in a day

  ➔ Modal Verb for Advice/Necessity

  ➔ 'Don't need to' expresses advice or necessity, indicating that the action is unnecessary.

• I don't need to hear I'm your number one

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The infinitive 'to hear' is used to express purpose after 'need'.

• Baby, I ain't sayin' you don't know me well, it's just not the shit I need

  ➔ Contractions and Slang

  ➔ The use of 'ain't' and 'shit' reflects informal, conversational language.

• Need a little less talk and a lot more touch

  ➔ Comparative Adverbs

  ➔ 'A little less' and 'a lot more' are comparative adverbs indicating degree.

• If you let go, better put 'em right back fast

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1)

  ➔ The structure 'If you let go, better put 'em right back fast' is a Type 1 conditional sentence, indicating a likely result.

• I want 'em all to see, you look good on top of me

  ➔ Pronoun Substitution

  ➔ 'Em' is a pronoun substitution for 'them', used informally.