En Händig Man Lyrics in English Per Gessle

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song En Händig Man by Per Gessle from Swedish to English.
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Verse 1
Hanna had a stormy love life
She always crashed the same car
She was lucky I was on a Sunday stroll
And heard her words so this is what I said
Chorus 1
I'll come home to you, I'm a handy man
I'm there for you, I'll come as fast as I can
I'll listen to you, hold you, offer a hand
And if you want me to stay, I'm a handy man
Verse 2
It's a shame to shed tears on a rose
Easy to do when your love has run away
When no flowers bloom in your basket
I'm a friend who'll erase your great sorrow
Chorus 2
I'll come home to you, I'm a handy man
I'm there for you, I'll come as fast as I can
I'll listen to you, tuck you in, hold your hand tight
And if you want something more, I'm a handy man
Hey
Hey
Chorus 3
I'll come home to you, I'm a handy man
Call me, I'll come as fast as I can
I'll listen to you, hold you, offer a hand
And if you want something more, I'm a handy man
Outro
I'll come home to you
A handy man
As fast as I can, as fast as I can
And if you want something more, I'm a handy man
Handy man
I'm a handy man
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händighandy / capable / helpful

Händig literally translates to 'handy' or 'dexterous', often implying someone good with tools or repairs. However, in this song, Per Gessle uses it with a much broader and more endearing meaning.

He portrays himself as a 'händig man' who is not just good with his hands, but also emotionally available, supportive, and ready to help with any problem, big or small. It signifies being reliable, capable, and always there for someone in need, making it a key word to understand the song's comforting message.

Have you ever needed someone to fix a broken heart? In this upbeat song, Swedish pop legend Per Gessle introduces us to "En Händig Man," which translates to "A Handy Man." The story begins with a woman named Hanna who has terrible luck with love, always finding herself heartbroken. The singer happens to meet her and offers to be her personal repairman, not for leaky faucets, but for her sadness.

This song is a clever play on words. The singer offers to be a supportive friend: he'll listen, comfort her, and help her through her sorrow. But he also hints at something more. When he sings, "Och vill du något mer, är jag en händig man" (And if you want something more, I'm a handy man), he's suggesting he's ready to be more than just a friend. He's the reliable, caring person who can fix things, including her lonely heart.

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