Holbrook didn't consider a career in music until November of 2013 when he began posting videos of himself singing. He was inspired to begin posting after almost cutting off his leg working as a lumberjack.
Tie Me Down
Taylor Ray Holbrook Lyrics
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It wasn't my intention but you've got my attention with
Everything you do
Now I know I, I can't get you out of my mind so I hold it inside
I knew that it was coming but I didn't see it coming now
Little did I know you had the finger I'd be wrapped around
One look at you and I saw everything I'd ever need
And you don't know what you do to me
I'm down to give it all up
If you're up to tie me down
If you're up to tie me down
We turned two worlds into one
Everything we said we'd do's been said and done
And my oh my I can't get you out of my mind
So why would I even try
I knew that it was coming but I didn't see it coming now
Little did I know you had the finger I'd be wrapped around
One look at you and I saw everything I'd ever need
And you don't know what you do to me
I'm down to give it all up
If you're up to tie me down
(Treat my heart like a secret)
If you're up to tie me down
(Promise me that you'll keep it)
(Treat my heart like a secret)
(You're the reason it's beating)
I knew that it was coming but I didn't see it coming now
Little did I know you had the finger I'd be wrapped around
One look at you and I saw everything I'd ever need
And baby you don't know what you do to me
I'm down to give it all up oh
I'm down to give it all up oh
I'm down to give it all up oh
If you're up to tie me down
If you're up to tie me down
You won't see it coming but one day you're gonna turn around
And I'll put a ring on the finger I've been wrapped around
The lyrics of Taylor Ray Holbrook's "Tie Me Down" speaks about a man who is completely enamored with a woman he met one night, and how he was not expecting to fall for her. Yet, now that he has fallen for her, he cannot get her out of his mind. He sees her as the most important person in his life right now and would do anything to make her his. He is willing to give up everything just to be by her side and feels that he would never tire of her presence in his life. Throughout the song, he metaphorically implies that he is willing to be tied down by her love and that in the future, he will propose to her.
In detail, the first verse sees the singer reminiscing about how their one night of meeting quickly turned into two as he fell for her, making it difficult for him to let go of her. He is so transfixed by her, that he is willing to keep his feelings to himself, and never tell her how he feels. The chorus then drives home the idea of how taken aback he is by his feelings for her, and how he is willing to give up everything he has known, just to be with her. He imagines himself wrapped around her finger, and though he is unsure where this relationship may go or where it may take him, he is willing to follow it to its indefinite end.
The second verse further reiterates how the singer has fully fallen for the woman, and that he only wants to be with her. He talks about how they have done everything they said they would, and now that those moments have passed, he still thinks of her. He cannot get her off his mind, and he does not want to try. Instead, he would rather be tied down by her love, giving up everything he knows just for this chance to be with her. The bridge speaks to how he would do anything just to make her happy, even if it requires him to keep his heart a secret, as long as she is the one holding it.
Line by Line Meaning
We turned one night into two
We spent a lot of time together, more than I planned on.
It wasn't my intention but you've got my attention with Everything you do
I didn't plan on getting so involved with you, but you're so captivating that I can't help myself.
Now I know I, I can't get you out of my mind so I hold it inside
I can't stop thinking about you, but I'll keep my feelings to myself for now.
I knew that it was coming but I didn't see it coming now
I knew I was going to fall for you, but it still took me by surprise.
Little did I know you had the finger I'd be wrapped around
I didn't expect you to have such a hold on me, but you do.
One look at you and I saw everything I'd ever need
Just one glance at you and I knew you were the one for me.
And you don't know what you do to me
You have no idea how much you affect me.
I'm down to give it all up If you're up to tie me down
I'm ready to leave everything behind if it means being with you.
(Treat my heart like a secret)
Please handle my heart with care and keep it safe.
(Promise me that you'll keep it)
Please make me a promise that you'll protect my heart.
(You're the reason it's beating)
You're the one who makes my heart skip a beat and gives my life meaning.
We turned two worlds into one
Our relationship brought our two separate lives together.
Everything we said we'd do's been said and done
We've accomplished everything we've talked about doing together.
And my oh my I can't get you out of my mind So why would I even try
I'm hopelessly in love with you, so there's no point in trying to forget you.
You won't see it coming but one day you're gonna turn around And I'll put a ring on the finger I've been wrapped around
Someday, you'll realize how much I love you, and I'll propose to you and make you mine forever.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Taylor Holbrook, Taylor Phillips, John Gerney
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