Two Hands

Jars of Clay

About Two Hands

"Two Hands" is a song written and performed by Jars of Clay. It is the first radio single from their 2009 studio album, The Long Fall Back to Earth. A remix of the song was available in the iTunes limited edition version of the album.


Year:
2009
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I?ve been living out of sanity 
I?ve been splitting hairs and blurring lines 
I am a house that is divided 
In my heart and in my mind 

I use one hand to pull closer 
The other to push you away 
If I had two hands doing the same thing 
Lifted high, lifted high 

I have a broken disposition 
I?m a liar who thirsts for the truth 
And while I ache for faith to hold me 
I need to feel the scars and see the proof 

And if we just keep digging we can reach the foundation 
Of our souls 
And if we just keep cutting all the chains from our hearts 
We?ll lose control 

And it feels like giving in 
It feels like starting over 
It feels like waking up, and you know it?s coming 
It feels like a brand new day 
Open your eyes

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Jars of Clay

Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois. more »

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Written by: CHARLIE LOWELL, DAN HASELTINE, GABE RUSCHIVAL, JEREMY LUTITO, MATT ODMARK, STEPHEN DANIEL MASON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Two Hands" by Jars of Clay is classified under the genre of Christian rock, pop rock, and folk rock.
Album Feature
The song "Two Hands" is a part of the band's album "The Long Fall Back to Earth," which is their seventh studio album.
Chart Performance
The tune managed to land a spot on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, where it peaked at No. 6 in 2009.
Song Category
"Two Hands" falls into a socio-environmental category. The song subtly discusses the environmental issues of our time by using metaphorical language.
Songwriters
The song was written by the members of Jars of Clay - Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, and Matt Odmark.
Awards and Nominations
Owing to its blockbuster performance, “Two Hands” received a Grammy nomination in 2010 for the Best Gospel Performance category.
Music Video
An official music video for "Two Hands" was released, which uses a blend of performance sequences and visual effects.
Inspirational Meaning
The song encourages individuals to take responsibility for their actions, particularly in terms of taking care of the planet.
Production Details
The song was produced under the record labels Gray Matters and Essential Records.
Unique Style
"Two Hands" is noted for its unique blend of acoustic, electric, and electronic elements, which is a signature style for Jars of Clay.
Release Date
"Two Hands" was released on April 21, 2009.
Record Sales
The album "The Long Fall Back to Earth", which features "Two Hands," sold over 30,000 copies in its first week of release.
Band's Statement
According to the band, "Two Hands" was inspired by their need to contribute to environmental preservation, a recurring theme in their music.
Collaborations
The song was mixed by Jack Joseph Puig, a popular mixing engineer who has worked with several top artists like U2, No Doubt, and The Rolling Stones.
Live Performances
"Two Hands" has been frequently performed at Jars of Clay's live concerts, making it one of the fan favorites.

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