88 Fingers Louie reformed in 2009, but after some touring and the release of a live album, the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2011.
Members
Denis Buckley - Vocals (1993-1999, 2009-2011)
Mr. Dan Precision - Guitars, Vocals (1993-1999, 2009-2011)
John Contreras - Bass (2009-2011)
John Carrol - Drums, Vocals (1998-1999, 2009-2011)
Ex-Members
Dom Vallone - Drums (1993-1995)
Glenn Porter - Drums (1995-1998)
Joe Principe - Bass, Vocals (1993-1999)
Holding Back
88 Fingers Louie Lyrics
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Like all the times I'd hope that you were dead
What's going on inside my head?
To think of you is only making me red
You shut me out and I can't believe it
Was I so blind that I couldn't see it
You offered love and I didn't need it
I'm tired of holding back
I'm tired of holding back
It's getting old, your bigotry
I'm getting fed up with the things you're telling me
Your world's so dark that you can't see
That all your anger is your only energy
You shut me out and I can't believe it
Was I so blind that I couldn't see it
You offered love and I didn't need it
I'm tired of holding back
You shut me out and I can't believe it
Was I so blind that I couldn't see it
You offered love and I didn't need it
I'm tired of holding back
The lyrics to "Holding Back" by 88 Fingers Louie express the feelings of a person who is tired of holding back their true emotions and thoughts towards someone they have been in a relationship with. The singer has regrets about things they have said, including wishing that the other person was dead. They are struggling to come to terms with their feelings for this person and the negative energy that this relationship is bringing them.
The singer appears to have been shut out by the other person, who they see as bigoted and negative. They are becoming increasingly frustrated with their partner's attitudes and beliefs, which seem to be holding them both back from happiness. This is causing the singer to want to express themselves more honestly, leading to the repetition of the phrase "I'm tired of holding back."
Overall, the song seems to be about the difficulty of holding back negative feelings in a relationship and the struggle to find the courage to express oneself honestly. It touches on themes of regret, frustration, and the fear of being shut out by someone we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
i can't believe the things I've said
I am regretful and ashamed of the hurtful words I have spoken
Like all the times I'd hope that you were dead
I am even more ashamed that I have wished harm upon you
What's going on inside my head?
I am struggling to understand my own thoughts and actions towards you
To think of you is only making me red
My emotions toward you are so intense that it makes me feel ashamed and embarrassed
It's getting old, your bigotry
I am growing tired of your prejudices and narrow-mindedness
I'm getting fed up with the things you're telling me
I am becoming increasingly annoyed and frustrated with the things you say to me
Your world's so dark that you can't see
Your negative outlook on life is blinding you to the positive aspects of the world
That all your anger is your only energy
Your anger seems to be the only thing that motivates you and it's not healthy
You shut me out and I can't believe it
I am shocked and hurt that you are choosing to exclude me from your life
Was I so blind that I couldn't see it
I am questioning if I was oblivious to the signs that you were pushing me away
You offered love and I didn't need it
I rejected your love when you offered it to me and now I regret it
I'm tired of holding back
I am tired of suppressing my true feelings and want to express them openly
I'm tired of holding back
I am tired of keeping my emotions hidden and want to be honest with you
I'm tired of holding back
I am exhausted from pretending that everything is okay when it's not
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mick Hucknall, Neil Moss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Peel
What a brilliant track !!
Indo Perfect
nice.. I LUV the vocals. this song is fuking kick ass
Set491
Actually, this is the original.
OBL23
Thasher 911!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!