Hand It Over – English Lyrics

• By: MGMT

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into MGMT's "Hand It Over," a song where laid-back vocals meet lush, vintage-inspired psychedelia. This track, with its '60s flavor and layered harmonies, offers a unique sonic journey that captures both thoughtful lyrics and infectious melodies, making it a special entry point into the band's diverse musical landscape.

[English]

The deals we made to shake things up

And the rights that they abused

Might just fuck us over

But the doors won't shut

Until they're sure there's nothing left to use

Someone's taking over

Threw it away, but now I say

It's time to hand it over

The joke's worn thin, the king stepped in

...

Now we'll see who is who

Look who's bending over

...

But the stars weren't wrong, the time felt right

We both knew it was true

The smart ones exit early

And the rest hope for a shoulder

...

If we lose our touch, it won't mean much

If everyone's confused

Which door do we open?

...

It's the same old trick, they played their hand

Now there's one thing to left to do

This time (Hand it over)

It's yours and it's mine (Hand it over)

One thing on my mind (Hand it over)

It's rightfully mine (Hand it over)

In the dark (Hand it over)

What's yours is mine (Hand it over)

Mm, make it right (Hand it over)

And give me what's mine (Hand it over)

Oh, this time (Hand it over)

It's yours and mine (Hand it over)

Hey, it's time to hand it over

Just give me what's mine (Hand it over)

Mm, anytime (Hand it over)

It's yours and it's mine (Hand it over)

Oh, I need time (Hand it over)

No, no, it's rightfully mine (Hand it over)

Oh, anytime

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
abuse /əˈbjuːs/ B2	verb - to use something wrongly or badly; to mistreat
shake /ʃeɪk/ A2	verb - to move quickly back and forth or up and down
confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ B1	adjective - unable to think clearly; bewildered
worn /wɔːrn/ B1	adjective - damaged or showing signs of wear after long use
exit /ˈeksɪt/ B1	verb - to leave
shoulder /ˈʃoʊldər/ A2	noun - the part of the body connecting the arm to the neck
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	noun - the act of putting your hand on someone or something
trick /trɪk/ A2	noun - a clever plan or action
played /pleɪd/ A2	verb - to take part in a game or activity
mine /maɪn/ A1	pronoun - belonging to me
rightfully /ˈraɪtfəli/ B2	adverb - in a way that is morally correct or legally justified
bending /ˈbendɪŋ/ A2	verb - to become curved or to cause something to become curved
smart /smɑːrt/ A2	adjective - intelligent
step /step/ A1	verb - to move by lifting your foot and setting it down again
taking /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ A2	verb - to get or receive something
deal /diːl/ A2	noun - an agreement or arrangement