Place Your Hands

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About Place Your Hands

Place Your Hands is a song recorded by the English band Reef. It was released on 21 October 1996, as the first single from the band's second album Glow. It peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. It is Reef's most successful single to date. It is also reckoned to be Reef's best known hit.


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Oh, place your hands on my hope,
Run your fingers through my soul.
And the way that I feel right now
Oh lord it may go

So place your hands on my hope,
Run your fingers through my soul.
And the way that I feel right now
Oh lord it may go.

Put your hands on, put your hands on.
Put your hands on, put your hands on.

You know you cannot hide, from what's inside.
You know you cannot hide, from what's inside.
So I ask of you, to help me through,
I ask of you, this thing to do

Put your hands on, put your hands on.
Put your hands on, put your hands on.

So lay me down, for a while.
Join my body, with my mind.
Oh, I cried at the common one
4 weeks aft' he died.

Put your hands on, put your hands on.

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Written by: DOMINIC JOSEPH GREENSMITH, GARY PAUL STRINGER, JOHN DAVID BESSANT, KENWYN JOHN HOUSE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Place Your Hands" was released on October 21, 1996. It's part of the album "Glow" by British rock band Reef.
Commercial Success
It's the band's biggest hit, reaching the 6th position on the UK Singles Chart and staying within the top ten for three months. It also significantly boosted their popularity and public awareness.
Chart-topping Album
The song's parent album, "Glow", peaked at the number one spot on the UK Albums Chart.
Music Video
The music video, directed by David Mould, shows the band playing in different natural settings. It's renowned for its artistic appreciation of the natural world.
Live Performances
This song often serves as the band's encore and is a fan favorite at festivals.
Inspiration
The lyrics pay tribute to late band member Jack Bessant's father others report it as a metaphorical song about rejuvenation.
Legacy
More than two decades after being released, "Place Your Hands" remains one of the most recognized 90s songs. It’s often played at sporting events and included in compilations of the best 90s music.
As Television Soundtrack
The song has been featured in several TV shows, including the UK series "The Office" and "Trigger Happy TV".
Covers
Several artists have covered the song, including Adele at the Glastonbury Festival in 2007.
Cultural Status
It has become a classic song of the '90s in the UK and is still played regularly on various radio stations.

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