Do you remember when you told me
You said you're holding me up
Me up

Darling
And you said you're holding me up
Me up

So get your feet on the floor eh
You're making a stand now

You get what you get
So get what you can

Just remember that you told me
You said you're holding me up
Me up yeah

Holding me up
Holding me up
Holding me up
Holding me up
Me up

Remember that you told me

Do you remember when you told me
You said you're holding me up
Me up

Darling
And you said you're holding me up
Me up

So get your feet on the floor eh
You're making a stand now

You get what you get
So get what you can

Just remember that you told me
You said you're holding me up
Me up yeah

Holding me up
Holding me up
Holding me up
Holding me up
Me up

Remember that you told me

You're holding me up
Me up

and you said you're holding me up
Me up

Now get your feet on the floor eh
You're making a stand now

You get what you get
So get all what you can

But just remember that you told me
You said you're holding me up yeah

Holding me up
Holding me up
Holding me up
Holding me up
Me up

Ah ha
Uh ah ha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Dandy Warhol’s song Holding Me Up are open to interpretation but it appears to be about a lover who promised to support and uplift the singer during tough times. The lyrics “Do you remember when you told me / You said you're holding me up / Me up” reiterate this promise of emotional support. The repetition of “Holding me up” throughout the song underscores the importance of this promise and the reassurance it provides. The lines “You get what you get / So get what you can” and “Now get your feet on the floor eh / You're making a stand now” urge the singer to take control of their life and make the best of it. Overall, the song conveys the message that love and support from a partner can help a person overcome difficulties and challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you remember when you told me
Remember that moment when you disclosed me

You said you're holding me up
You conveyed me that you're supporting me

Me up
Specifically, you're uplifting me

Darling
Affectionately, my dear

And you said you're holding me up
Furthermore, you stated that you're upholding me

So get your feet on the floor eh
Stand stable by placing your soles on the ground, huh

You're making a stand now
This time, you're taking a firm position

You get what you get
You obtain what's been granted to you

So get what you can
Then grab all that's within your reach

Just remember that you told me
Simply keep in mind that you verbalized to me

You said you're holding me up
You expressed that you're sustaining me