Your hands feel like heaven when you’re calm
Like I finally got somewhere safe
But I’ve seen those same hands shake with rage
And I don’t know which side I’m gonna get
You wipe my tears, then you scare me silent
In the same damn breath
And I hate that my heart still wants you
After everything you’ve left
Pre-Chorus
I study your tone, your jaw, your eyes
Like it’s my job to stay alive
Love shouldn’t feel like guessin’ wrong
Could cost me my whole life
Chorus
Are your hands meant for protectin’ me
Or are they meant to leave a mark?
‘Cause sometimes they pull me closer
Sometimes they tear me apart
I don’t know if I’m safe with you
Or just next in line
One day your rage is gonna take over
And I won’t get to choose you again this time
Verse 2
You swear you’d never really hurt me
Say I’m the best thing you got
But love don’t come with warnings
Or fists clenched when you talk
I tell myself it’s only moments
Only when you lose control
But fear don’t live in moments
It settles in your soul
Pre-Chorus
I shouldn’t be scared of the man I love
Or brace for the way you breathe
I shouldn’t wonder if tonight’s the night
You finally cross that line with me
Chorus
Are your hands meant for protectin’ me
Or bruising me when you break?
Do you hold me ‘cause you love me
Or ‘cause you’re afraid I’ll escape?
I don’t know if your touch is love
Or a warning sign
One day your rage is gonna take over
And I won’t get to give you another try
Bridge
I keep bettin’ on your good side
Hopin’ it shows up in time
But anger don’t ask permission
And it don’t care if you’re mine
If fear is louder than love now
Then love’s already lost
I’m tired of payin’ for peace
At such a heavy cost
Final Chorus
Are your hands meant for savin’ me
Or teachin’ me how to hurt?
‘Cause every time you lose yourself
I lose what I thought we were
I can’t keep lovin’ a question
That might cost me my life
One day your rage is gonna take over
And I won’t get to choose you again this time
Outro
I wanted safety, not survival
I wanted love I could trust
If your hands can’t promise mercy
Then they don’t deserve my touch.female
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