Hands of Time
Steve Wariner · The Hits Collection [Capitol] [2003]
(Bob DiPiero/Steve Wariner)
Runnin' down the interstate
Coffee drippin' down my leg
Every day I'm runnin' late
Gettin' slapped around by the hands of time.
Next lane there's a pick-up
A girl puttin' on her make-up
Her cellular phone's startin' to break up
She's gettin' slapped around by the hands of time.
Everybody's runnin' a little late like me
The whole world's runnin' behind
Can't seem to get where we need to be
Gettin' slapped around by the hands of time.
Here comes a carpool
Mama's got her hands full
Six kids all late for school
Gettin' slapped around by the hands of time.
Just passed the governor's motorcade
Must've had a flat tire on the way
I guess everybody's got to wait
When you're slapped around by the hands of time.
Everybody's runnin' a little late like me
The whole world's runnin' behind
Can't seem to get where we need to be
Gettin' slapped around by the hands of time.
Well everybody's runnin' a little late like me
The whole world's runnin' behind
Can't seem to get where we need to be
Gettin' slapped around by the hands of time...
Runnin' down the interstate
Coffee drippin' down my leg
Every day I'm runnin' late
Gettin' slapped around by the hands of time.
Next lane there's a pick-up
A girl puttin' on her make-up
Her cellular phone's startin' to break up
She's gettin' slapped around by the hands of time.
Everybody's runnin' a little late like me
The whole world's runnin' behind
Can't seem to get where we need to be
Gettin' slapped around by the hands of time.
Here comes a carpool
Mama's got her hands full
Six kids all late for school
Gettin' slapped around by the hands of time.
Just passed the governor's motorcade
Must've had a flat tire on the way
I guess everybody's got to wait
When you're slapped around by the hands of time.
Everybody's runnin' a little late like me
The whole world's runnin' behind
Can't seem to get where we need to be
Gettin' slapped around by the hands of time.
Well everybody's runnin' a little late like me
The whole world's runnin' behind
Can't seem to get where we need to be
Gettin' slapped around by the hands of time...
Hands of Time
Steve Wariner's 'Hands of Time' stands as a defining track from his 2003 compilation, The Hits Collection. The song exemplifies his signature blend of country pop and polished radio production that characterized his career during the early 2000s. With its melodic structure and Wariner's distinctive vocal delivery, the recording captures the emotional resonance typical of his discography. It reflects the era's shift toward more accessible, mainstream country sounds while maintaining the heartfelt storytelling that defined his body of work. The track remains a staple of his catalog, showcasing his ability to craft songs that resonate with broad audiences without sacrificing emotional depth.