Sun Hands Lyrics

Lyric discussion by infinityontrial 

Cover art for Sun Hands lyrics by Local Natives

I think it's obviously CAN'T.

It hurts him so bad when he can only remember the power of the sun hands and the happiness he felt back then, so he swears to never let go again if he ever gets her back.

Is it necessary a girl? Well, probably. But the Sun that he misses so much can be just about anything. Enlightment? Deep feeling of belonging somewhere? Whatever it is, he caught a glimpse and that perseverance is what makes him "endure the night for the promise of light". Pretty awesome optimism even if "the morning never comes".

My Interpretation

I agree with you on everything, but the lyrics. The way I see it, he is saying CAN. 'And when I CAN feel with my sun hands, I promise not to lose her agian.' It goes exactly with what you stated about how it hurts him so bad that he can only remember the power of the sun hands and the happiness he felt. Just as he says 'show me warmth, baby won't you show me warmth again', to me it seems like the feeling has been numb for some time. So when he CAN feel again, he promises not...