Handprints Lyrics
Original Lyrics
Took The Service Elevator Let Us Out On 8th My Daughter And The Doorman Got A Secret Handshake Going To The Tavern A Few Blocks Down The Road We Could Get There Faster If We Took A Car So We Don't Handprints On The Moment I'm Holding Ya So Damn Tight If We Could Run It Back, Run It Back You Know I'd Gladly Take It Twice But I Know, Know In The Back Of My Mind Winter's A Season Away And You Hate The Cold, So I'm Asking The Leaves If They'd Kindly Not Change I Know, Know In The Back Of My Mind Nothing Is Ever The Same If I Could Take One Single Moment And Make It Stay Still In One Place If I Could Slow Down Time I'd Slow Down Mine With You Walk Around The River Do It While We Can 'Cause It Won't Be Too Long Now, Too Long 'Til It's Facetime "Goodnight"s At 9 A.M Handprints On The Moment Give Me More Time, More Time, I'll Spend It Right If We Could Run It Back, Run It Back You Know I'd Gladly Take It Twice But I Know, Know In The Back Of My Mind Winter's A Season Away And You Hate The Cold, So I'm Asking The Leaves If They'd Kindly Not Change I Know, Know In The Back Of My Mind Nothing Is Ever The Same If I Could Take One Single Moment And Make It Stay Still In One Place If I Could Slow Down Time I'd Slow Down Mine With You
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Handprints Song Meaning
"Handprints" is a poignant exploration of the universal human desire to preserve fleeting moments of connection and intimacy. The song captures the bittersweet reality of spending time with a loved one while being acutely aware of its inevitable impermanence. Through vivid imagery and deeply personal lyrics, the artist articulates the tension between cherishing precious memories and the helplessness felt against the passage of time. The narrative begins with intimate, everyday scenes—taking the service elevator, a secret handshake with a daughter and doorman, walking to a tavern—that establish a sense of closeness and shared experience. These mundane details transform into profound symbols of quality time together. The deliberate choice to walk rather than drive, expressed in "We Could Get There Faster If We Took A Car, So We Don't," emphasizes the conscious decision to prioritize the journey and moments spent together over efficiency. This demonstrates a mature understanding that presence and attention are more valuable than speed.
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"Handprints" is a popular song sung by Nick Jonas, released in 2026. The lyrics are penned by Nick Jonas and the music is composed by Tommy English. This track is part of the album "Sunday Best". The song is released under Republic Records.
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