Hands Out of My Pocket
Cold Chisel
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She's standing on the corner And she looks so alone And she sacrifices her money To a god she doesn't know "Go repent" said the preacher With his hands stuck in your pocket Once you buy, you soon find out There is no way There is no way to stop him Yeah she wants the mami krishna And she's in the bathroom locked The ceremony was pretty long But the honeymoon was short And "Go repent" said the preacher With his hands stuck in your pocket When you find the Lord, you soon find out There is no way There is no way to stop him Now the high priest could've seen But she got too hot to handle He made her mother settle out of court And incensed lit the candle "Don't lose faith" said the preacher With his hands stuck in your pocket When you find the Lord, you soon find out There is no way to stop him "Don't lose faith" said the preacher With his hands back in your pocket Keep your hands out of my pocket
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Written by: JAMES DIXON BARNES
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10 facts about this song
Band HistoryCold Chisel is an Australian rock band that has been active since 1973. It has become one of the most popular bands in Australia's history.
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Song Release"Hands Out of My Pocket" was released as part of the Teenage Love album in 1994 which was a compilation of previously unheard tracks by the band.
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Music GenreThe song is categorized under the Rock genre, continuing Cold Chisel's tradition of producing hard-hitting rock anthems.
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Song Origin"Hands Out of My Pocket" was one of the songs written by the band's pianist Don Walker when the group was having a break in the mid-1980s.
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Walker's SuccessDon Walker, the brain behind "Hands Out of My Pocket," is a revered Australian songwriter. His contributions to Cold Chisel and his solo career have earned him significant accords, including entry into the Australian Songwriter's Association Hall of Fame.
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Vocalist ContributionsThe song is sung by Jimmy Barnes, the lead vocalist of Cold Chisel, who is known for his dynamic and intense voice, adding an extra layer of emotional depth to the song.
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Song LegacyAlong with other Cold Chisel tracks, "Hands Out of My Pocket" enjoys long-lasting airplay in Australia and is often included in their live sets.
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Lyrics Theme"Hands Out of My Pocket" is a commentary on monetary greed and the pursuit of wealth, a theme that was often found in Cold Chisel's lyrics.
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Song EvolutionThe track was first demoed in 1984 but it didn't make it onto an album until the release of the compilation 'Teenage Love' 10 years later.
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Album LegacyThe 'Teenage Love' album, where "Hands Out of My Pocket" is featured, was the band's first release of new studio recordings since the 1980s, marking a significant milestone for Cold Chisel. It reached the top 40 on the Australian album chart despite being largely made up of older, previously unrecorded tracks.
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