Aaron Cole - Hands Lyrics
Lyrics
I been looking around
And I been waiting for the sun, in a cover of clouds
When I’m waiting on You
I may not see what’s up ahead, but I know that You do
And You’re leading me through
You control what’s next
So I’ll take my steps
With my heart at rest, I am Yours
And I won’t give up
‘Cause I trust Your love
And We’ve been through enough to be sure
In Your hands
I will always be
In Your hands
I know You’re holding my destiny
In Your hands
I’m trusting Your plans for me
Though it gets hard sometimes I believe
That I am home in Your hands
Like the joy in the morning
Or that feeling that you get when you’re finally home
And you can let it all go
I trust what I don’t see
But I know I’m Ya child and You never stop caring ‘bout me
And you know what I need
You control what’s next
So I’ll take my steps
With my heart at rest, I am Yours
And I won’t give up
‘Cause I trust Your love
And we’ve been through enough to be sure
Video
Aaron Cole - Hands (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Aaron Cole’s song "Hands," released with an official lyric video on July 29, 2022, presents a profound exploration of trust and surrender in the face of life's uncertainties. Moving past the initial release, the core of the song delves into the deeply personal struggle of wanting to maintain control versus the transformative peace found in releasing that grip and placing everything into God's care. It speaks to the universal human tendency to worry, to try and manage every outcome, and the realization that true freedom comes not from holding tightly, but from letting go and entrusting one's circumstances, fears, and future to a higher power.
The central message resonates powerfully with the biblical call to faith over anxiety. The imagery implied by the title "Hands" immediately brings to mind what we grasp onto – our plans, our worries, our perceived security – and contrasts it with the act of opening those hands in surrender to God. This echoes the instruction found in Philippians 4:6-7, which encourages us to "be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." The song captures the moment of transition from a state of self-reliance and worry to embracing that divine peace promised when we choose to release control and trust.
Further analysis reveals the song's connection to the wisdom found in Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Aaron Cole articulates the difficulty in letting go of our own limited understanding and strength, portraying the internal battle required to fully trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom, even when His plan is unclear. The song serves as an encouragement to listeners who find themselves wrestling with this same struggle, affirming that the act of surrender is not weakness, but a profound demonstration of faith in God's ability and willingness to guide and provide.
This theme of trusting in God's provision and care instead of succumbing to worry is a constant thread throughout Scripture, perhaps most notably in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 6:25-34 directly challenges anxiety about provision, pointing to God's care for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field as evidence of His even greater care for His children. The song "Hands" feels like a modern response to this ancient truth, acknowledging the reality of stress and uncertainty in daily life but ultimately landing on the liberating conclusion that casting our anxieties upon Him is the pathway to peace, as affirmed in 1 Peter 5:7: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." Aaron Cole’s delivery conveys the sincerity of this journey, offering not just a theological statement, but a lived experience of choosing trust over turmoil, making the song a resonant reminder of where true peace and security are found.