Nettles, Jennifer - His Hands Lyrics






I remember that day when he walked up to me.
Wrote my number down, put it in the pocket of his bluejeans.
And I fell like a feather, yeah, just like that, we were together.
He was my perfect gentleman, sweet like, real sweet.

And his hands felt like thunder on my skin,
His breath hot, oh, how or how could I forget
that his eyes looked right through me and that was it.
Silence was the only sound then, and my heart pounding.

Told me things would be different leaving church that Sunday,
but the only change coming was the quarters in the ashtray.
Yeah I should have known better when the last three times he swore
that he would never lay another finger on me but the truth's on my face.

And his hands felt like thunder on my skin,
his breath hot, oh, how or how could I forget.
His eyes looked right through me and that was it.
Silence was the only sound then, and my heart pounding.

Oh I, thought that he was all I ever wanted.
Should have come with a warning.
Just like you, I've been there too.
Oh I got bag and I got a plan.
Girl you better get out while you can... while you can, while you can.

Cause his hands felt like thunder on my skin,
His breath hot, oh how could I forget
that his eyes looked right through me and that was it.
Silence was the only sound then, silence was the only sound then,
silence was the only sound then, and my heart heart pounding.





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  1. B.... G....

    Great voice lyrics

  2. D.... H....

    Dear God!!!! Help all of us who are knocked around. I want out but I can't seem to get a chance to get out. It's a sad situation for sure.

  3. C.... B....

    Mental abuse is the worst I have been thrrw it all b ut the words never really heal.

  4. O.... G....

    I remember walking up to her holding in my arms after all those years gone by, in that moment time stood still. I could feel her boobezz against my chest as our eyes looked into each other's soul. She hadn't changed a bit the same beautiful girl I remembered, she was pregnant lol. Day'um autocorrect ."She was PERFECT.!!!

  5. F.... S....

    If people only loved themselves there would be no domestic violence. I know.

  6. F.... S....

    I'm a survivor. Barely.

  7. M.... E....

    This song really tells truth. But after 14 years..my heart is still with him.

  8. J.... P....

    I'm hurt my feelings scare about

  9. J.... P....

    Jennifer nettles I want help me about my pain

  10. J.... P....

    Still country star music video make new videos

  11. G.... T....

    Called the police on my husband today... after 3 years of his drunkenness abuse...

    G.... T....

    You got this ❤️

    G.... T....

    Stay strong! You are enough and beautiful and worthy of peace in all aspects of your life. You aren't alone!

  12. A.... S....

    Just got out 2 months ago and still broken

  13. L.... M....

    I applaud every woman who is able to get out of the situation like this! I was married to my abuser and because of not having to courage to leave he almost killed me! I thank God above every day that I found the strength and courage and I needed because now he is in prison and has been for the last 9 years. He was sentenced to 24 and 3/4 years in Sing Sing prison! I'm one of the lucky ones, I was able to get away and have him put away and I have no visible scars. I pray to god for anyone who is in this situation.. You are stronger than you think! Get out while you still can and save yourself! Don't give him that power instead keep the power for yourself and become the queens that you are!!!

  14. A.... G....

    I watched my mom get beat on for years. She stayed til he died. But it took a toll on her. He had her ao broken. Years later the beating have caught up to her. Its sad. I got with a guy in 2013. He said and did all the right things and then i was in love. Those googles was so thick. We would fight about the other women and i would forgive him. Then one night, a week before Thanksgiving, it all went down. He slung me around our apartment like i was a rag doll. Thats all it took. I wasn't gonna be a victim. I took him to work the next day. Called my boss told her what happened. I was at the ER with a female cop telling her everything. And his ass went to jail. He ended up in prison. He got out in 2015. To only do it to another woman. He got 2 years with 50 days time served. He's been doin this a long time.

  15. S.... M....

    Dont ever let it happen.... I wont ever let itagain... Id reather die protecting myself then then a beating at a dumb asses hands.........

  16. B.... H....

    I am feeling this way in my marriage right now I need to hear this song

  17. M.... B....

    jennifer you have the voice the world in your hanfs awesome clothes hat boots go for it

  18. D.... H....

    As a man I am disgusted by the way women are mistreated and it seems to be getting worse not better.

  19. N.... ....

    I'm very sorry to all the woman. Who had to suffer abuse of any sort. If you got out you deserve more respect than you will probably ever get. If you're still taking it. Respect yourself. You deserve better. Don't let fear hold you back. God bless you all. X

  20. G.... S....

    An amazing song about domestic violence. I was a victim for
    22 years…guns, fists, knives, being dragged by my hair, punched, hit, shoved,
    etc. Not a fun time in my life. I’ve been a survivor and a thrivor for over 5
    years now. The best thing I’ve ever done for my own personal safety is to leave
    HIM. I’m pretty sure HIS next beating would have been my last. If you are being
    beaten in a relationship, please get out as soon as you safely can. If you need
    help, please call the hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. Life is awesome when you’re
    not being greeted at the door with a gun or a punch.

    G.... S....

    'Thrivor' ... that's so empowering to declare ... good for you and mat God bless you always.

  21. o.... g....

    same here warrior

  22. s.... b....

    17 years later, I still have ptsd. I’ll never be the girl I used to be. He took her from me...I still miss her. 💜

    s.... b....

    I'm so sorry. Same here. I start shaking when I see any car like HIS. Sometimes it sucks, but mostly I'm so glad to be away from HIM.

    s.... b....

    Ginger Chavez Yes! Thankful every day. 💜 We are warriors even if we don’t feel like it some days.

    s.... b....

    66 yrs here, after him I could never be with another. 35 yrs alone and I've never gotten over it. He stole my dreams, my family and my hope.. Most of all, he stole my trust.

    s.... b....

    I know the feeling.

  23. L.... S....

    Wow the song really gets to me. To those women out there battling this, I pray you find the strength to get away. Know you are stronger than you believe. ❤

  24. E.... C....

    Mental abuse is what kept me in the physical abuse. Thank God i got the nerve to leave. I still find myself looking over my shoulder and for his face to be in the news.....

  25. S.... K....

    His eyes looked right through me😓

  26. J.... s....

    A man that hits a woman is nothing but a pussy .

  27. T.... M....

    He is in jail for a year.
    And then... He will be out again.
    Restraining order is my best friend.

    T.... M....

    And miles sweetie! Order of protection won't help you... Its miles that are your best friend. Was for me.

  28. W.... S....

    They never change. It never stops. I finally got out after he tried to kill me. Years of my father's abuse, and his abuse have left me scarred and cautious. I'm a survivor. I'll never be there again.

  29. A.... S....

    Sittin here waiting on Brandy like, w t h?

  30. M.... C....

    I love this song it makes me happy

  31. C.... P....

    I watched my Mom and Dad do the abuse thing...I never allowed myself to be in that situation. I know the pain, and I pray for the girls and women who can't break the cycle.

  32. L.... K....

    His hands definitely felt like thunder....

  33. V.... M....

    OMG! This cannot TOUCH her and Brandy Clark's duet version of this! They seem like 2 different songs. Really.

  34. R.... M....

    Awesome !!!

  35. C.... C....

    Song is exactly what i am going threw or was 😞 still going threw it. Well the aftetmath

    C.... C....

    It gets better over time.

  36. M.... T....

    This song was good until I started to read between the lines. No woman deserves to be treated like that. His good looks, charming voice, nice dick aren't worth the hurtful words, physical abuse you feel need to endure and put up with. Have more dignity, respect and valor to stop it before it begins or continues after the first time. God Bless you ladies. I grew up watching this at home and I'm complete opposite from I witnessed. It's very disturbing to see it.

  37. M.... s....

    I been there to I left never looking back only forward to my life know happy and free to smile

  38. D.... W....

    did she go solo? did sugarland break up or go hiatus?

    D.... W....

    Dean Williams she went solo a while while ago 3yrs I want to say

  39. s.... s....

    its been 2 years and every day i just want to go home. cant seem to move forward...

    s.... s....

    sharon sullivan . I know how hard it is not to go home. I did, over and over. He never changed. The day came when he could have killed me and my daughter without even knowing or coming back to check on us. That day was it. I had to get out. I found support people and they walked with me through it. I found new friends who were real friends not his friends. He went to prison, and I thought that would make it easier but it didn't. I still missed home. Fast forward to now- I have been out of that relationship for nearly 6 years and I still have times when I get sad but not because of him anymore. I get sad for those who are not able to get out yet. For whatever reason, and I know there is a lot of them. Most people don't understand - they ask all the time why doesn't she just leave? It's not that simple.
    With time it does get better. I hated hearing that. But it really is true. And every day that comes and goes I get a little bit better than I was the day before.
    You can too.

    s.... s....

    sharon sullivan Dam I know how u feel

  40. E.... H....

    slince was the only sound i heard!!!!! he hurt me sooo bad. i dnt knw if i will EVER can forgive him!!!!!

    E.... H....

    Elizabeth Highinbotham , it's been 33 years since he left me for dead, trust me, you never forget. But you do move on. The hate is slow to leave you, but you let it go with time. You move on with your life because that's the best revenge there is.

  41. S.... M....

    sad but true I am not bn in verbal mental physical relationships. the bruises n broken bones healed. verbally they messed me up mentally. idw 2 be n any relationship being mentally put 2 where I feel like nothing. lien n cheating they deserve no1. I'm trying to get my daughter out of the relationship she's in now. same situations. yes their dad has done the same 2 me. I had no1 growing up in thought letting him come back in was doing right by keeping a family 2gather. I screwed up. 22 YRS later I'm miserable have no trust n any1 anything. I've learned if you really love fist hatred words lies betrayal cheating is not love. it's saying f##ck you. sadly my kids respect n love their dad 1000xs more than I. be real 2 yourself men n women. pride dignity love yourself. Their never sorry. Sorry asses.

    S.... M....

    So true ! Mine held loaded gun to my head in front of kids . It's by grace of God It didn't go off . He dragged me in rocks drunk and had 4 bullets . I had to say I loved him and tell him what he wanted to hear while waiting for cops . Leaving is easier said than done . Wasted 12 yrs and I'm alive to tell it ! You are too !!and verbal is awful !!

  42. m.... o....

    I've been in her position so many times... all u have to do is leave... Even if you love them... I loved 1 of them yet I still left... It was so hard for me though. But I no longer love him...

  43. N.... S....

    that song hits home I left with the clothes on my back went back an lucky to be alive

  44. T.... W....

    It's sad when a woman won't leave am abusive man. Emotional, mental and
    Physical- all hurts

    T.... W....

    Not sure you get it

    T.... W....

    Texasgirl W emotional and mental leave scars on the inside and changes you as a person, I can't comment on physical I've never been that unfortunate thankfully

  45. j.... C....

    the passion in her voice just blows me away!,

    j.... C....

    john C you feel the song the words you feel

  46. S.... B....

    Amazing Song

  47. A.... J....

    It's been over 10 years since I left. Thank God I did or I might not be writing this today. It was just me and my 3 year old son facing this cruel world alone. He said I'd never be anything without him... Well, he was wrong! I'm a full-time college student getting my PhD in Psychiatry. I didn't let him define the rest of my life. I'm so much stronger and so much wiser. NEVER will I allow a man to beat me again. I wear many scars ladies! But, they are scars of a SURVIVOR!

    A.... J....

    Amanda J. Good for you! It takes COURAGE,STRENGTH & so much more to finally leave! You did & sound so happy now. Getting your P.H.D. & taking care of your little boy. Definitely a WARRIOR!!! Good on you. ❤️

    A.... J....

    A. J. I am there now tryna fight and have two kids and lost

    A.... J....

    A. J. Scars and mistakes that turned into life lessons learned baby girl. I too am a survivor and very glad i made it out alive just last year.

    A.... J....

    Just went no contact and left 65 days ago

    A.... J....

    I left 2 years ago, and the pain and scars always remain. The fear Is always there, I will not let It kill me I try to get out of this funk I'm in everyday, it will get better I know.

  48. C.... C....

    I love everything about this song; the lyrics, the message, the voice but the greatest element to this song that I think tends to go unnoticed by many, is the artistry of the drums in the chorus that has a profound impact in replicating the pounding of the heart beat! That is just brilliant!! <3

  49. L.... W....

    such a touching song. been there.. never again!

  50. K.... W....

    WOW!!!! You only understand if u have been their... Breath taken lyrics...

    K.... W....

    Kenyen Williams completely true

  51. F.... P....

    This is so true. I've known this most of my life. buy you will only hot me once before i defend myself and do damage to you as you did to me. Once im hit that'll be the last time you and i are together. I can't begin to tell any woman the damage physical, sexual, mental and emotional abuse I've suffered throughout the years but i always leave and don't turn back. my kids are who i live for not some man. If you are ever in this situation get out don't stay!!! I did and it is for the better i may not have money but I FINALLY have sanity and peace. Kids don't need a mom who can't function or what money can buy. all they want is love as long as you can get help financially etc you will be ok!

    F.... P....

    You don't know what you will do until you're in that situation. that moment you thought would never happen.

    F.... P....

    i have been there more than once and i got out each time. many have chosen not to leave and either ended up on the hospital or worse cause they thought it wouldnt happen again or they couldn't do it by themselves. luckily im one of the few that will walk away once im hit

  52. M.... W....

    When I was a teenager I saw my mother going through this. She had always been a strong woman and I thought she wouldn't put up with it but she did for awhile. Him and I went round a couple times too after I knew what was happening when I wasn't around. It finally took me saying you either throw him out and never go back or I'm gone for good. It probably wasn't the right thing to do but nothing else was working and she wasn't listening to anyone. Thank god that did wake her up and she moved on to a better life.

    M.... W....

    Sometimes that's what it takes. When your in that situation, your so so blind. You don't see your children getting hurt. Your only wanting so so badly to try and fix things. Not realizing that nothing can be fixed. That the bad needs to be cut. Cut off. Only then can the healing begin.
    Being on the Mother side, and the horrible things being now two years behind us. We're all still healing. The damage has been done. Nothing changes that. We can be thankful for the positive changes ahead. Thank you for your post. My oldest daughter is 13. And you sound like her. She was far wiser than I was. My eyes are wide open now. Peace & Love
    I was that strong women before this mess. I will get there again.

  53. C.... H....

    been there and done this...if your being abused, get out before it's to late. your to beautiful,smart, to take men's abuse. it's not your fault... men are just sometimes mean.pick a better man next time... but make the abuse Stop.... draw it here at the end of the line.

  54. N.... C....

    I love this song... I'll never be able to forget.. but I'm am stronger too because of it.

    N.... C....

    I totally understand I'm one of them women

  55. S.... Y....

    😢😢😢

  56. L.... L....

    I have been there! I left with my 2 babies and never looked back! My 2 beautiful angels gave me the strength I needed to get out! If they hit you once they will do it again!!

    L.... L....

    Lynn Lattea I'm right there with you. I got my 2 babies out too!

    L.... L....

    I am glad you found the strength to get out also!!<3

    L.... L....

    Lynn Lattea, it took me a long time to finally leave. Packed up my 3 kids when he went to prison. That was my only way out and thank God, I was granted a 50 year TRO. God is good!

    L.... L....

    Kel M. Its gonna be my only way out also... I don't know how I'm gonna make it with my kids.. Or be able to get a car...I'm not married to him..so everything is in his name and I'm ducked...he choked me today over a lighter...bc I'm not allowed to smoke...also he found my prescription medication ...when I go to the dr I have to hide my meds he gives me bc he thinks I dont need it... I don't abuse my meds and its nothing narcotic..but bc he says so I shouldn't get it..so I hide it. He choked me today and pushed me and threatened to slit my throat and bury me in our yard... I'm terrified...we have 3 daughters ages 6, 2 and 7months... I am so scared and have no help without him... What can I do...and what did u mean you were granted a 50 year something or other?? I'm scared...so so scared.. No joke ppl

    L.... L....

    Lindsay Mullins make up an excuse to get out of the house an then go call 911 an wait for them an they'll take his ass to jail an they'll put you in a safe house for women an he won't be able to find you. Don't worry about how you will survive with your babies just worry about getting away as fast as you can, without him knowing an everything else will come after. Theres people that will help you. I pray you have already got away from him an if you haven't that you take my advice an do it without him knowing.

  57. A.... S....

    you never think he would hurt you like that..until he does...
    Men need to un

    A.... S....

    Annette Slaughter you hit the nail on the head. I just ran into him unexpectedly and about lost my head. I have to listen to this every time a memory comes which is everyday!

  58. M.... B....

    not a victim nor survivor...I am a Warrior!
    self preservation sweets <3

    M.... B....

    Marie Borders never a victim here either. My ex tried to shoot me and attempted to kill me again after that. Done! Left and have not gone back. Warrior all the way!!

    M.... B....

    Marie Borders me too

    M.... B....

    Marie Borders me too my father in law is sitting in solutions waiting to go to whitfield ms and for what he did to me when i was fifteen and 3 months just 2 months after i gave birth to my baby girl i wont go into details. but it took me 6 months just for all the bruises to go away i could not even finish breastfeeding my daughter for the damage suffice it to say that if he falls through the cracks just to go home i will and can send him to parchman ms thank God all the wittnesses are still alive and willing to testify but I'll wait and see what happens 💞🌈🌿🐬but this might sound srtange but ive never felt so free cause hes finally behind bars where he belongs😊💘no more

    M.... B....

    Marie Borders damn straight girl

  59. M.... S....

    Sending a good message across. Big Thanks Jennifer. ❤

  60. A.... R....

    just like you I've been there too... I say this to alot of girls I know. you either leave or you die. there is no end game.

    A.... R....

    I'm sorry.

    A.... R....

    You are right!! Thank you.

  61. S.... r....

    Gives me cold chills her voice is absolutely amazing

  62. Z.... R....

    holy shit! that one hits you in the gut. if u have ever been there, you get it. you sooo get it.

    Z.... R....

    Zara, just in case you and others here have not heard it, this cannot touch Jennifer and Brandy Clark's duet version of this. You should seriously check it out. It is 100X better than Jennifer here alone.

    Z.... R....

    Yea I know

  63. C.... C....

    Wil 💔

  64. K.... 1....

    Carrie Underwood brought me here

  65. f.... c....

    AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

  66. f.... c....

    AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

  67. M.... M....

    #projectsemicolon 💛❤💛❤💛

  68. M.... M....

    Good? That is an understatement! Jennifer puts her heart and soul into her music. I've never heard her sing a song i didn't hear, as well as feel. This song...well, it's like it's about me. I remember his hands on me, choking me...his hot breath on my skin as he told me I'm trash. And it reminds me that I'm not a victim...I'm a fucking warrior to fight through all that bullshit to become the strong woman I am today. And I feel MY HEART POUNDING, but instead of pounding from fear, it pounds from excitement, joy, and the true love that I am surrounded by now. Don't ever give up...whatever your fight. Feel your heart pound from joy. ❤❤❤