“hold on me” is about the battles one faces with addiction and the false promises the poison presents. It is related to addictions that are both physical and psychological. Addictions take over, and one loses the ability to be in control - which is ironic since what one desires more of in life is control. The song was presented in an aggressive manner to symbolize a sort of heaviness that can feel at times inescapable.
lyrics
Official lyrics for "hold on me"
Chorus:
You, you got that hold on me, that hold on me
Prechorus:
I remember I remember
I remember I remember
Those things you said
Those things you did
Chorus:
You, you got that hold on me, that hold on me
Verse 1 & 2:
Just like a weight, pressing down on me
As if I’m sinking to the bottom of the sea
I’ll keep believing it’ll take care
Even if it’s my last breath of air
Chorus:
You, you got that hold on me, that hold on me
Bridge:
It makes me, creates me, yet breaks me
It wakes me, thrills me, yet takes me
It shields me, reveals me, forsakes me
It makes me, creates me, yet takes me
Chorus:
You, you got that hold on me, that hold on me
Outro:
I remember I remember
I remember I remember
Those things you said
Those things you did
credits
from Holy Fool,
released April 28, 2021
Music Credits:
Produced by Vinok
Mixed by Paul [P-Dub] Walton
Mastered by Rudy Martinez (thewavecentral.com)
Recorded by Zvokoceh Studios
Lead Vocals, Backs, & Keys: Nathalie
Drums: Ilya
Bass: Anton
Guitars: Andzh
Sound Design: Alexey Drizzit
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