Arkells - Hand Me Downs Lyrics
You went through five highschools, before you were 17
I can only guess what those brown eyes have seen
If we're just a blank state mixed with a little bit of DNA
And those weekend visits when he'd show up late
When I feel helpless, I see you smiling back at me
Ya you're a tough kid, way tougher than me
I'll put a bet on you any day
Oooh, when your head gets dizzy and you can't get right
Oooh, but ya push on through, don't be denied
Shake off those ghosts in every corner of this town
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
No, Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
That resentment; well it comes and goes
In your daddy's defence, he never really stood a change
You should see where he came from
And how his brothers ended up
We get all stuck, but babe
You've been acting reckless, to deal with the pain
I just hope you don't get carried away
You wear this necklace, from graduation day
You said "I'll wear this chain, cause I'm breaking it
Yeal, I'll wear this chain, cause I'm breaking it"
Oooh, when your head gets dizzy and you can't get right
Oooh, but ya push on through, don't be denied
Shake off those ghosts in every corner of this town
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
First of the month, gets you stressed out
And moving trucks, bring you right back
Deep in the cut, there's a voice that's calling out, saying:
It's out of reach I gotta keep chasing
It's out of reach I gotta keep chasing
It's out of reach I gotta keep chasing
Oooh, when your head gets dizzy and you can't get right
Oooh, but ya push on through, don't be denied
Shake off those ghosts in every corner of this town
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
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Arkells Hand Me Downs Comments
My new anthem. Love Hamilton and this band!
Dear band that made this song, your intrusive and I don’t even like this song but I admit it’s been stuck in my head for awhile it’s catchy but it sucks go away stop violating my thoughts
My class is singing this for cbc music contest. THANK god
It's actually the first song my WHOLE class likes ( including me)
Any bass tab versions?
I always depicted brown eyed people to be full of shit. Funny he has a lot of sympathy for them.
Hi I love your rally cry!!I Its soooooo good
Dude I went to seven schools. Can u imagine what these blue eyes have seen?!!!?
Perfect. Was just wondering what a shittier Gaslight Anthem would sound like.
I love these people
Hey I don’t think you remember me you came to my school caa and promised to sign my phone case but then you had to leave
i:ll be back
omg trying to find this song so bad, didnt know they are a canadian band. :D
Every time I hear this on the radio all I hear is "to the colour of your ass"
Iove it
Ugh cringe, the worst thing to come out of canada since the Beibs...
john preston just a little exaggerative
you clearly lack taste john.
John must be some kind of music version of gordon ramsey except he actually doesn't want the lamb sauce..... NO ONE'S PERFECT. Bet John's real name is josh...ugh
how does this not have more likes
Because its horrible...
Gets me in the feels. The intro soundz like flinging childhood stones into water. At least to me 🎶
My friend Lindsay will love this song. Band is so good.
The drummer looks like pewdiepie to me... just me?
lightning745 He totally does!! Haha😂
plot twist its him
Not only you
Love this song love this band
You guys are close to overexposure. Not your best. Maybe take a break after this album and come back with some good work again. Nickelback 2.0 here we come.
Orange OwL you suck
This entire album is amazing 🤷 one day you'll appreciate good vibes and music 😉
Uno reverse card, skip a turn, take six, Uno, you suck you know rigght?
Do you know mr Smith
Seeing the arkells on Saturday in cow town could not be more hyped love this band with all my heart.
This song is straight 🔥🔥🔥
dman vahey I’m straight
@Savannah Barber liar.
I keep hearing this awesome band on CBC Radio 2, and this song really grabbed me...so much that I had to look it up as well as the lyrics.
Now an instant fan!
I think the song is about inheriting your parents traits no matter if you like them or not.
Here are the lyrics...(I personally "went through 5 schools before I was 17" It really sucked.)
You went through five schools, before you were 17
I can only guess what those brown eyes have seen
If we're just a blank state mixed with a little bit of DNA
And those weekend visits when he'd show up late
When I feel helpless, I see you smiling back at me
Like every little thing is gonna be okay
Ya you're a tough kid, way tougher than me
I'll put a bet on you any day
Ooh, when your head gets dizzy and you can't get right
Ooh, but ya push on through, don't be denied
Shake off those ghosts in every corner of this town
From the clothes on your back, to the color of your eyes
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Oh oh oh
ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Oh oh oh
No, it never made sense, but it's the only thing that you know
That resentment well it comes and goes
In your daddy's defence, he never really stood a chance
You should see where he came from
And ? his brothers ended up?
We get all stuck, but babe
You've been acting reckless, to deal with the pain
I just hope you don't get carried away
And you wear this necklace, from graduation day
You said "I'll wear this chain, 'cause I'm breaking it
Yeah, I'll wear this chain, 'cause I'm breaking it"
Oooh, when your head gets dizzy and you can't get right
Ooh, but ya push on through, don't be denied
Shake off those ghosts in every corner of this town
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Oh oh oh
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Oh oh oh
First of the month, gets you stressed out
And moving trucks, bring you right back
Deep in the cut, there's a voice that's calling out, saying:
It's out of reach I gotta keep chasing
It's out of reach I gotta keep chasing
It's out of reach I gotta keep chasing
It's out of reach I gotta keep chasing
Oooh, when your head gets dizzy and you can't get right
Oooh, but ya push on through, don't be denied
Shake off those ghosts in every corner of this town
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
From the clothes on your back, to the colour of your eyes
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Oh oh oh
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Oh oh oh
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Oh oh oh
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Oh oh oh
Ain't no shame in some hand me downs
Same as you, I heard this on the radio while driving and the lyrics grabbed on to me - even though I don't really relate on a personal level, the lyrics paint such a vivid picture. It's a great song.
i will find this girl
Goodluck.
Love this band! They're so f***ing good!!
I listen to this every day
Me too! Multiple times actually.
Love this one. Still killing it. I'm seeing you guys live in Feb, and can't wait!
Which show are you going too?
This track is soo precious. I'm so gald I've found this band😭
Hey kids, I did a Rock Album Review of "Rally Cry" if you wanna check it out: https://youtu.be/KtxQissdGVo
Great Song!
Definitely one of my favourite songs off the album!
Love it
i wiil find you
@liam3440 liam3440 ok