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about

During “In Your Hands,” Mr. Ping surrenders to trust and lets go of worry. The song was written by Brian Healy and originally recorded by gothic rockers Dead Artist Syndrome, but is recast here in the 12-string jangle of the Byrds, the Church, and R.E.M. Healy passed away in early 2020. Ping’s Gallery (2012) violinist Matt Gadeken returns, adding mournful strings. Harmonies are sung by David Santos of the Startles and Elbel’s 15-year-old daughter Melody.

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If my heart is still or beating, it’s in your hands, in your hands
If I feel lost and defeated, it’s in your hands, in your hands
If I come to pain or pleasure, it’s in your hands, in your hands
If I find and lose a treasure, it’s in your hands, in your hands

If it’s rain or merely sunshine, it’s in your hands, in your hands
If I should see or go blind, it’s in your hands, in your hands
Is it holy water turned to cheap wine? It’s in your hands, in your hands
Is it ministry or white-collar crime? It’s in your hands, in your hands

Have mercy on me
Have mercy on me, please

Is it love and war, or peace and hate? It’s in your hands, in your hands
Divide and conquer or negotiate, it’s in your hands, in your hands
Is it all for one and none for all? It’s in your hands, in your hands
A trumpet blast or a siren’s call? It’s in your hands, in your hands

Have mercy on me
Have mercy on me, please

Is it Heaven or hell?
Is it down the drain or up the well?
Is it living in grace, dying in flesh?
What the future holds, we can only guess

Is it redemption or damnation? I can’t demand, it’s in your hands
Is it deprivation or sensation? Not my plan, it’s in your hands
Is it victory or defeat? I understand, it’s in your hands
Is it rendered whole or incomplete? Since the world began, it’s in your hands

In your hands, in your hands

credits

from The Threefinger Opera, released May 5, 2022
Violin on “In Your Hands” by Matt Gadeken, recorded by Matt in St. Louis, MO. Vocal by Melody Elbel. Additional bridge guitar by Joe Mancuso. Vocal by David Santos.

John Blum: drums
John Bretzlaff: guitar
Mike Choby: electric piano, organ
Jeff Elbel: vocal, guitar
Maron Gaffron: vocal
Stacey Krejci: bass
Tom Sharpe: percussion
Chris Taylor: interior artwork

“In Your Hands” written by Brian Healy © 2003 Galaxy21 Music, with additional words by Jeff Elbel. Under license Marathon Records (ASCAP). Unauthorized use is a violation of applicable laws. Request use anytime!

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