Introducing - Dog & Panther 'Giant Hands'

It's funny how life works. A recent work placement has left me writing about music on a daily basis, casting the pseudo-cathartic role once played by this here blog redundant and thus, this page intermittently barren. Regardless, the good will out and there have been a few songs over the past few weeks which are crying out to be shared. Firstly, I introduce to you Dog & Panther. 

Well, not so much Dog & Panther per se but their track 'Giant Hands'; a wondrous little creation which nestles nicely between the heart strings in a shy, endearing manner. Brash it most certainly is not and if played in the background, it's possible that it may drift by without much notice. Upon closer inspection however, its appeal heightens - a charming romantic serenade with the most striking opening verse I've heard in yonks. There's more than a touch of Death Cab For Cutie of the entire construct as it develops into a confused, insecure tale; embellished with off kilter percussion, varying riffs and some whistling - what more could you want? What's even more astounding is the 'making of' video which accompanies it and simply, has to be watched. It shows the Michigan based outfit develop the entire track from random ideas (including banging on a pillar for a drum beat) to the fully fledged song which your ears are now thanking you for playing - essential viewing.

The track, the making of and the lyrics are as follows:

Dog And Panther - Giant Hands by French Kiss


you'll never be
free from me
you're far too nice
your heart is twice
the size and breadth of mine
you won't be here forever
but right now i'm what you need
there's not one for everyone
but this is the closest you'll ever be

and it scared you how tightly i was holding
and it scared you to let go
you never told me i was pretty
you just drove the wrong way home

dripping holes
cells resolve
we will never be friends
the matter folds
your skin and pores
you know more than you pretend
if ever said
love's greatest spent
love is fear under a veil
giant hands
on water dense
we will never be friends

and it scared you how tightly i was holding
and it scared you to let go
you never told me i was pretty
you just drove the wrong way home

and it scared you how tightly i was holding
and it scared you to let go
you never thought that i was ready
you just lied to make me whole

don't give up on me
your eyes are here for now