Hands Down

Dashboard Confessional

About Hands Down

"Hands Down" is a song by Dashboard Confessional that was originally recorded for the acoustic So Impossible EP in 2001, which told the story of a date that Chris Carrabba had in his late teens/early twenties. It was later re-recorded and released as the lead single for the LP A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar in 2003 with a full band. Carrabba has said that this song is about the best day and date that he's ever had, and introduces it as such at concerts. "Hands Down" was released to radio on July 15, 2003.  


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2005
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Breathe in for luck,
Breathe in so deep,
This air is blessed,
You share with me.
This night is wild,
So calm and dull,
These hearts they race,
From self control.
Your legs are smooth,
As they graze mine,
We're doing fine,
We're doing nothing at all.

My hopes are so high,
That your kiss might kill me.
So won't you kill me,
So I die happy.
My heart is yours to fill or burst,
To break or bury,
Or wear as jewellery,
Whichever you prefer.

The words are hushed lets not get busted;
Just lay entwined here, undiscovered.
Safe from the hour and all the stupid questions
"Hey did you get some?"
Man, that is so dumb.
Stay quiet, stay near, stay close they can't hear
So we can get some.

My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me.
So won't you kill me, so I die happy.
My heart is yours to fill or burst,
To break or bury, or wear as jewellery,
Whichever you prefer.

Hands down this is the best date I can ever remember,
Always remember, the sound of the stereo,
The dim of the soft lights,
The scent of your hair that you twirled in your fingers
And the time on the clock when we realized it's so late
And this walk that we shared together.
The streets were wet and the gate was locked so I jumped it,
And let you in.
And you stood at your door with your hands on my waist
And you kissed me like you meant it.
And I knew that you meant it, that you meant it,
That you meant it, and I knew,
That you meant it, that you meant it.

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Dashboard Confessional

Dashboard Confessional (often referred to as simply Dashboard) is an American rock band from Boca Raton, Florida, led by singer-songwriter Chris Carrabba. The name of the band is derived from the song "The Sharp Hint of New Tears" from the debut album The Swiss Army Romance. more »

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Written by: Christopher Andrew Carrabba

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13 facts about this song

Origin
"Hands Down" is a song by American rock band Dashboard Confessional, fronted by singer-songwriter Chris Carrabba.
Release
It was first released in 2001 as part of their EP "So Impossible".
Album Debut
The song later became part of Dashboard Confessional's third studio album "A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar" which was released in 2003.
Inspiration
The song re-enacts a single, perfect date that Carrabba had.
Best Known
This song is often considered Dashboard Confessional's best-known song.
Live Performances
Carrabba frequently encourages audiences to sing along during live performances of 'Hands Down.'
Song Structure
"Hands Down" has a usual pop song structure, and yet manages to catch the listener's attention with its emotional appeal and storytelling format.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Hands Down" are more straightforward and direct than many other Dashboard Confessional songs.
Pop Culture
"Hands Down" has been featured in television series like "Cold Case" and "All That".
Reworked Version
The track on the album "A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar" is a reworked full-band version, with a significantly different bridge, compared to the acoustic version from the "So Impossible EP".
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, indicating its popularity and influence.
Music Video
The music video for "Hands Down" was directed by Nzingha Stewart and features a mix of live performance footage and narrative storytelling.
Chart Success
When it was released as a single, it peaked at #8 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart.

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