Place Your Hands
Reef
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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, four 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.
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Commercial SuccessIt'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.
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Chart-topping AlbumThe song's parent album, "Glow", peaked at the number one spot on the UK Albums Chart.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Live PerformancesThis song often serves as the band's encore and is a fan favorite at festivals.
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InspirationThe lyrics pay tribute to late band member Jack Bessant's father others report it as a metaphorical song about rejuvenation.
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LegacyMore 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.
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As Television SoundtrackThe song has been featured in several TV shows, including the UK series "The Office" and "Trigger Happy TV".
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CoversSeveral artists have covered the song, including Adele at the Glastonbury Festival in 2007.
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Cultural StatusIt has become a classic song of the '90s in the UK and is still played regularly on various radio stations.
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