Back of My Hand
Gemma Hayes
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I'll be seeing you tomorrow I'll be seeing you again God knows we've said so little I'd go so far as to call you a friend But there's something in your ways That keeps me vying for a connection And I know you feel the same It's become a two-way addiction Come on and give me your heart Write it on the back of my hand And say it's forever Well we never really said goodbye Kinda left it in the air And as the train pulled off I knew you loved her more Oh no no no no I'm not afraid to lose Oh no no no no Just give me some time and I'll walk to a different groove Go on and give her your heart Write it on the back of her hand And say it's forever Go on and give her your heart Write it on the back of her hand And say it's forever That's alright, that's ok, the thoughts of you are leaving That's alright, that's ok, the thoughts of you are leaving Anyway, are fading anyway Come on and give her your heart Write it on the back of her hand And say it's forever Come on and give me your heart Come on and give me your heart Come on and give me your heart
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Written by: GEMMA CLAIRE HAYES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song Classification"Back of My Hand" is an indie rock song.
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Album DetailsThe song is a track off Gemma Hayes' debut studio album, "Night on My Side," released on 23 May 2002 in the UK through Source Records, and on 28 October 2003 in the US through Astralwerks.
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Award NominationThe album, which includes "Back of My Hand", was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2002.
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SongwritingLike most of the tracks on the album, Gemma Hayes wrote "Back of My Hand."
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Chart PerformanceEven though "Back of My Hand" wasn't released as a single, the song still managed to gain significant radio play.
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Personal Meaning"Back of My Hand" has a deeply personal meaning for Hayes, much like the other tracks on "Night on My Side".
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Record ProductionThe song has a distinctive sound which was produced by Dave Fridmann and Gemma Hayes.
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Genre-BendingWhile often classified as indie rock, "Back of My Hand" weaves elements of folk and electronica into its composition, demonstrating Hayes' genre-bending versatility.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by Hayes' sweetly melancholic vocals and layered, intricate guitar lines.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Back of My Hand" uses an abstract narrative approach evoking the song’s emotional tone rather than literal interpretation of the lyrics.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Back of My Hand" for its poetic lyrics and atmospheric production, with some reviewers highlighting it as a standout track on "Night on My Side".
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Live Performances"Back of My Hand" remains a favorite song among Gemma Hayes' fans and is often included in her live performances.
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Cover VersionsThere have been some cover versions of the song by amateur musicians and fans, indicating its ongoing popularity.
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Song Licensing"Back of My Hand" has been licensed more than once for TV show soundtracks, including for an episode of the American television series "Rescue Me".
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International ReachThe song has garnered appreciation from listeners around the world thanks to its international availability on various music streaming platforms.
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