Cover art for Hands Tied by Majid Jordan

Hands Tied

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Hands Tied Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I was stressed out, goin' out of my mind
When you found me, you know you caught my eye
You really calmed me down, it was a different time
You really showed me, you know me

[Chorus]
Sunlight on the water
Far as I can see
Now we found each other
It's making sense to me

[Verse 2]
Out the window, sneakin' out of your room
While they all sleep, you gotta find me soon
I'm in my car now (Feelin' it, feelin' it)
You know what to do, you come and meet me (That shit so special, that shit so special)
It's after dark now
Put your soft hands on me, show me

[Chorus]
Sunlight on the water
Far as I can see
Now we found each other (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
It's making sensе to me
[Post-Chorus]
Tensions runnin' deep, yeah
Don't punish mе now, baby
We don't even speak
When you receive it, believe it
We don't even need to yet
Don't punish me now, baby
I'll always believe (Always believe, always believe, always believe, always believe)
Ooh, I'll always believe (You know what you, you know what you see)
You know what you see, yeah

[Bridge]
Suspicious, suspicious, dismissive, dismissive, dismiss us, dismiss us
Love is the answer, love is the message, you know it
Suspicious, suspicious, dismissive, dismissive, dismiss us, dismiss us
Love is the answer, love is here, you know it
Mysterious, there's no in the world but us (But us)
I'm feelin' your love (Your love)
All I wanna do is run to the—

[Chorus]
Sunlight on the water (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Far as I can see (Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Now we found each other (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
It's making sense to me
[Post-Chorus]
Tensions runnin' deep, yeah
Don't punish me now, baby
We don't even speak
When you receive it, believe it
We don't even need to yet
Don't punish me now, baby
I'll always believe (Always believe, always believe, always believe, always believe)

[Outro]
(Forever, forever love, forever, forever love)
(Forever, forever love, forever, forever love)

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Genius Annotation

The song narrates a story of finding solace and connection amidst stress and chaos. In the first verse, the singer expresses being stressed and losing their mind until someone caught their eye and calmed them down. The chorus emphasizes the sense of discovery and understanding that comes with the newfound connection. The second verse describes a secretive meeting, possibly indicating a clandestine relationship, and the subsequent sense of anticipation and excitement. The post-chorus and bridge delve into the complexities of the relationship, highlighting tension, the power of love, and the mystery surrounding it. The recurring theme is belief and a plea not to be punished. Overall, the song explores themes of love, connection, and the transformative power of relationships.

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This is a story about how, in traditional environments, love is a way of connecting. It depicts a young couple whose hands are tied but they are deeply in love and taking risks to be together. When they are in each other’s presence, everything softens, like sunlight on the water. In private, they reveal more about themselves than they have ever revealed to anyone else in society. The man is happy that he found someone so peaceful and the woman is happy she found someone that makes her feel safe enough to be herself.

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Recorded At
Chill Pad Deluxe, Toronto, Canada and S.O.T.A. Studios in Toronto, Canada,
Release Date
October 3, 2023
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