Hands – English Lyrics

• By: Jewel
• Album: Spirit

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the story behind Jewel's empowering ballad, "Hands," a song born from personal struggle that evolved into an anthem of hope and kindness. Explore how this track, written during a period of homelessness, encourages listeners to find strength in themselves and make positive changes through their actions, offering a valuable lesson in self-empowerment and the importance of compassion.

[English]

If I could tell the world just one thing

It would be that we're all ok

And not to worry 'cause worry is wasteful

And useless in times like these

I won't be made useless

Won't be idle with despair

Will gather myself around my faith

For light does the darkness most fear

My hands are small, I know

But they're not yours, they are my own

But they're not yours, they are my own

And I am never broken

Poverty, stole your golden shoes

Yet it didn't steal your laughter

And heartache came to visit me

But I knew it wasn't ever after

We'll fight, not out of spite

For someone must stand up for what's right

'Cause where there's a man who has no voice

There I shall go sing

My hands are small I know

But they're not yours, they are my own

But they're not yours, they are my own

And I am never broken

In the end only kindness matters

In the end only kindness matters

I will get down on my knees, and I will pray

I will get down on my knees, and I will pray

I will get down on my knees, and I will pray

My hands are small I know

But they're not yours, they are my own

But they're not yours, they are my own

And I am never broken

My hands are small I know

But they're not yours, they are my own

But they're not yours, they are my own

And I am never broken

We are never broken

We are God's eyes

God's hands

God's mind

We are God's eyes

God's hands

God's heart

We are God's eyes

God's hands

God's eyes

We are God's hands

We are God's hands

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
could /kʊd/ B1	modal verb - used to express possibility or ability in the past or future
tell /tɛl/ A2	verb - to communicate or convey information
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the planet or universe where humans live
thing /θɪŋ/ A2	noun - an object, idea, or matter
help /hɛlp/ A2	verb - to assist or aid someone
fear /fɪər/ B1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by threat or danger verb - to be afraid of something or someone
justice /ˈdʒʌstɪs/ B2	noun - fairness or lawfulness
shine /ʃaɪn/ B2	verb - to emit light or be bright
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the body part at the end of the arm used for holding or manipulating things
faith /feɪθ/ B2	noun - strong belief in a religion or concept
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye verb - to provide illumination
never /ˈnɛvər/ A1	adverb - at no time; not ever
kindness /ˈkaɪndnəs/ B2	noun - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate