The hand © ®

Instrumental Intro

Verse 1

I was raised on a steady hand

A quiet room and a locked door

You taught me how to stand up straight

And never ask what it was for

Pre-Chorus

I learned to nod

I learned to wait

I learned to call it love

Chorus

Don't bite the hand that feeds you

That is the hand that gives you treats

The hand that gives you a pat

The hand that corrects you

The hand that sets you straight

The hand that reaches out to you

The hand that gives you freedom

Verse 2

Years fold over like old sheets

I still flinch at a raised voice

You said the rules would keep me safe

I never once was given choice

Pre-Chorus

I learned to smile

I learned to break

I learned to call it home

Chorus

Don't bite the hand that feeds you

That is the hand that gives you treats

The hand that gives you a pat

The hand that corrects you

The hand that sets you straight

The hand that reaches out to you

The hand that gives you freedom

Bridge

Softer now the grip

Quieter now the shame

I count every finger still

And I say them all by name

Chorus

Don't bite the hand that feeds you

That is the hand that gives you treats

The hand that gives you a pat

The hand that corrects you

The hand that sets you straight

The hand that reaches out to you

The hand that gives you freedom

Instrumental Outro