[Intro] I used to think love meant Hold on Stay close Don't let go But I wonder What kind of love Needs a closed hand? [Verse] I could ask you to stay I could pull you near But if I have to hold you Just to keep you here Is that really love? Or only fear? [Pre-Chorus] So here I am Nothing planned Loving you With open hands [Chorus] Open hands I won't hold you down Open hands You're free to turn around I don't want you Because you have to stay I want you free And choosing me anyway Open hands Open hands [Verse 2] Sometimes in my dreams You turn my way No asking No convincing You just choose to stay Then morning comes And I understand Love was never meant For a closed hand [Chorus] Open hands I won't hold you down Open hands You're free to turn around I don't want you Because you have to stay I want you free And choosing me anyway Open hands Open hands [Bridge] What if I open Everything I am And you still Don't take my hand? I'd let you go I'd understand But I'd still hope You'd reach back For my hand [Final Chorus] Open hands If you stay Stay free Open hands If you go Go peacefully I will never make you Something I can own But I still hope You choose me On your own Open hands Open hands [Outro] No chains No demands Only love In open hands