Discover the story of the song > Hand Made – Alt J

The protagonist is talking about how his feelings for his partner are overwhelming him. He feels a sting in his heart and it feels like his emotions are scratching at him, causing him to bleed. He uses the metaphor of craftsmen to describe how these feelings have been carefully crafted and made by his partner. Although his partner doesn't fully understand his feelings, they are still very powerful and consuming for him. The song ends with the protagonist expressing that all these feelings are for his partner.