Hands Away

Interpol's 'Hands Away' is a track that exudes a sense of urgency and vulnerability. The lyrics are sparse, yet they convey a deep emotional plea. The opening lines, 'Will you put my hands away? Will you be my man?' suggest a longing for connection and a desire for someone to take control or provide guidance. The phrase 'put my hands away' could be interpreted as a metaphor for wanting to be relieved of responsibility or the need to stop oneself from acting on impulse.

The second part of the lyrics, 'Serve it up, don't wait. Let's see about this ham,' is more cryptic. It could be a call to address an issue directly without delay ('serve it up'), and 'this ham' might refer to a situation or problem at hand. The abruptness of the phrase 'Oh, what happened?' indicates a sudden realization or a moment of reflection, suggesting that something unexpected has occurred, leading to a change in the situation or the narrator's perspective.

The final lines, 'Home spun desperation's knowing. Inside your cover's always blown,' evoke a sense of inescapable truth and exposure. The 'home spun desperation' implies a deeply personal and perhaps self-made sense of urgency or need. The idea that 'inside your cover's always blown' suggests that no matter how much one tries to hide their true feelings or vulnerabilities, they are always visible to those who look closely. Overall, the song seems to grapple with themes of control, vulnerability, and the inevitability of truth coming to light.