Holly
All Time Low Lyrics
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You're giving me such a rush
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
You are the taste of something sweet
And I'm tangled in the sheets
You left your mark, dragged down my back
So chain me up, I'm in too deep
When you gonna give it up?
You're giving me such a rush
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
Just another pretty face,
But I want one more taste
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
Just one fix
To keep me in the mix
And I'm still strung out on you
Drove all night
I'm the deer in your headlights
What's left of me you'll swallow soon
Too much of you is never enough
So when you gonna give it up?
You're giving me such a rush
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
Just another pretty face,
But I want one more taste
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
You took what you wanted
You got it, you know it
I'm haunted by everything that you gave me
You made me, you broke me, you saved me
I'm crazy, but I'm not done
So when you gonna give it up?
You're giving me such a rush
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
(Holly, would you turn me on?)
Just another pretty face,
But I want one more taste
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
When you gonna give it up?
You're giving me such a rush
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
Just another pretty face,
But I want one more taste
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
The lyrics of All Time Low's song "Holly" depict the complexities of a passionate but tumultuous love affair. The song's protagonist is consumed by his desire for "Holly" and her addictive presence in his life. He describes her as "the taste of something sweet," and admits that "too much of you is never enough." Despite the clear power dynamic at play here, with Holly seemingly holding more control over their relationship, the singer continues to be drawn to her, seemingly unable to resist her allure.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "When you gonna give it up?" It's clear that the singer wants more from Holly, but it's not entirely clear what he's asking for specifically. Perhaps he's hoping for more of a commitment from her, or for her to let down her walls and be vulnerable with him. Regardless, the chorus is a plea for Holly to let him in further, to deepen their connection beyond their physical chemistry.
The bridge of the song takes a darker turn, with the singer admitting that Holly has "haunted" him and "broken" him at times. But even still, he remains drawn to her, willing to be consumed by her completely. The final repetition of the chorus serves as both a plea and a challenge to Holly. The singer wants her to give herself over to him, but also seems to relish in the chase of winning her over.
Line by Line Meaning
When you gonna give it up?
Asking the person when they are going to stop playing hard to get and give in to the singer's advances.
You're giving me such a rush
The person's elusive behavior is creating a sense of excitement and anticipation in the singer.
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
The singer is urging Holly to give into the temptation and sleep with him.
You are the taste of something sweet
The singer finds Holly to be irresistible and compares her to something delightful.
And I'm tangled in the sheets
The singer is consumed by his desire for Holly and is finding it difficult to think of anything else.
You left your mark, dragged down my back
The physical intimacy between the two has left a lasting impression on the singer.
So chain me up, I'm in too deep
The singer is so caught up in his feelings for Holly that he feels trapped by them.
Too much of you is never enough
The singer is addicted to Holly and can never get enough of her.
Just another pretty face,
Holly is attractive, but the singer realizes that there is more to her than just her appearance.
But I want one more taste
Despite having already experienced Holly's charms, the singer wants more.
Just one fix
The singer needs just one more encounter with Holly to satisfy his longing for her.
To keep me in the mix
Being involved with Holly keeps the singer feeling alive and engaged.
And I'm still strung out on you
The singer is still completely hooked on Holly despite their past interactions.
Drove all night
The singer has gone to great lengths to be with Holly.
I'm the deer in your headlights
The singer feels helpless and vulnerable in Holly's presence.
What's left of me you'll swallow soon
The singer knows that Holly will consume him completely, body and soul.
You took what you wanted
The singer recognizes that Holly is in control of the situation and that he is at her mercy.
You got it, you know it
Holly is fully aware of the effect she has on the singer and has used it to her advantage.
I'm haunted by everything that you gave me
The singer is haunted by memories of Holly and the emotional impact she has had on him.
You made me, you broke me, you saved me
Holly has had a profound effect on the singer, both positive and negative.
I'm crazy, but I'm not done
The singer acknowledges that his obsession with Holly is irrational, but he is not willing to give up on it yet.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX GASKARTH, SAM HOLLANDER, DAVID KATZ
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Lucia Victoria
HollyAll Time LowWhen you gonna give it up?
You're giving me such a rush
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?You are the taste of something sweet
And I'm tangled in the sheets
You left your mark, dragged down my back
So chain me up, I'm in too deep
Too much of you is never enoughWhen you gonna give it up?
You're giving me such a rush
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
Just another pretty face,
But I want one more taste
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?Just one fix
To keep me in the mix
And I'm still strung out on you
Drove all night
I'm the deer in your headlights
What's left of me you'll swallow soon
Too much of you is never enoughSo when you gonna give it up?
You're giving me such a rush
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
Just another pretty face,
But I want one more taste
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?You took what you wanted
You got it, you know it
I'm haunted by everything that you gave me
You made me, you broke me, you saved me
I'm crazy, but I'm not doneSo when you gonna give it up?
You're giving me such a rush
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
(Holly, would you turn me on?)
Just another pretty face,
But I want one more taste
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?When you gonna give it up?
You're giving me such a rush
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
Just another pretty face,
But I want one more taste
Come on Holly, would you turn me on?
Marcus Drew
i was in science one day and my step mum was in hospital giving birth at this time. and i was listening to this whilst doing my coursework and i get a text from my dad saying that i get to choose a middle name for my little sister and to this day her names izzy holly drew
Mason Ramsey
Kind of a sexual song to name ur sister after xD
🌻 Holllyyy 🌻
Firelight Studios beautiful man
evan hubbard
Firelight Studios does she know why her middle name is holly?
Holly Gordon
First, Oli Sykes saying Holly was his favourite girls name, and now this?! I swear I have the best name ever.
McFlickers
Holly is an amazing name
Georel Bonai
Wow😀
Joshua Bananas
Blink-182 also wants you to use them so I think that's pretty nice, too
Ho lly
Holly Gordon same!!
Holly
same!