Released 16 October 2006 Recorded 2005 Length 3:17 | Format Digital download Genre Alternative rock Label Interscope | |
"Hands Open" is the second American single from Snow Patrol's fourth album, Eyes Open. It was released June 2006.
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It received substantial radio play on modern rock radio, peaking at number 21 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. However, it did not cross over to any other radio formats, unlike the follow-up single, "Chasing Cars".
The third verse references American indie-folk singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens and the song "Chicago" with the lyrics "Put Sufjan Stevens on/And we'll play your favorite song/'Chicago' bursts to life/And your sweet smile remembers you."
The song was featured in the PC game LMA Manager 2007.
The band shot a new video for "Hands Open" for its Australian single release. It consists of a live performance, with the studio track dubbed over it.
In Australasia, the cover art is identical to that of "Set the Fire to the Third Bar", due to the latter not being released as a single there.
Track listings
- "Hands Open" – 3:17
- "Hands Open" (Freelance Hellraiser Remix) – 6:30
- "Hands Open" – 3:15
- "Chasing Cars" (Live in Berlin) - 4:28