Born in 1942, Andy started as a jazz guitarist. He was a member of Zoot Money, The Animals, and Soft Machine, but he became famous as the guitarist of The Police. In the 80's he collaborated with King Crimson mastermind Robert Fripp and made some ambient/new age-oriented albums on his own as well. From the 90's on he turned back to jazz and fusion.
Hold me
Andy Summers Lyrics
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Somewhere dreams unfold
There's a light outside
Shining down
Through my window
'cross this town
Evening
From my window
I can see
Through the light
Love came in
Light outside, light outside
When you
Hold me
I will know
Heart beats
Overflow
And the light outside
Falls on me
From my window
I can see
Through the light
Love came in
Sleeping, I grow cold
Somewhere dreams unfold
There's a light outside
Shining down
Through my window
'cross this town
The lyrics of "Hold Me" by Andy Summers evoke the feeling of longing for love and the comfort it brings. The track opens with the singer's melancholic mood as he sleeps and grows cold. The second line creates a dreamlike atmosphere, signifying that he is in a state of reflection on the memory of love. As the chorus comes in, there are nostalgic yearnings for companionship, with the light shining outside through the window, symbolically representing hope. Through the light, the singer can see love coming back into his life, as they are filled with a sense of joy and passion.
The second verse continues to emphasize the singer's dreamy and romantic nature, discussing how the stars will be at evening when he can see through his window. The singer places much importance on this light, as it is a reminder that someone loves him and their love fills his heart to the brim. As the chorus comes in again, there is a sense of relief as the light falls on him, metaphorically meaning the love he yearned for has arrived. The same feelings of security and comfort from the chorus are repeated, emphasizing that the singer's desire is to be held and love to overflow.
Overall, the song delivers a powerful message about love and the hope it brings. The light that shines through the window represents the spark that ignites the flame of love in one's heart. The singer's desperation for love is palpable in the lyrics as they seek to be held and loved. The chorus serves as a reminder that love is a powerful force that cannot be ignored.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleeping, I grow cold
As I close my eyes to rest, I sense the coldness of my surroundings.
Somewhere dreams unfold
In the far-off places of my mind, my dreams start to take shape.
There's a light outside
A source of illumination shines from beyond my walls.
Shining down
Its rays descend from above and light up the landscape.
Through my window 'cross this town
I can view the entirety of this urban area through the transparent barrier of my window.
Evening stars will be
When night comes, celestial lights will twinkle in the sky.
From my window I can see
Looking through my window, my eyes are able to perceive.
Through the light love came in
Thanks to the illumination, the presence of love was able to enter my life.
Light outside, light outside
The brightness that exists beyond my room, the brightness that I refer to.
When you hold me
During moments when you embrace me.
I will know
I will be aware of something deeper.
Heart beats overflow
My emotions are so strong that they spill over and burst out from my chest.
And the light outside
The brightness beyond my window.
Falls on me
It becomes directed towards me.
From my window I can see
Once again, I observe the outside world from within my home.
Through the light love came in
Once again, I reflect on how love entered my life thanks to the illuminating light.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID HENTSCHEL, ANDY SUMMERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Piginasack
My 2 favourite bands as a teenager were DEVO & The Police, so when I saw this was recorded at DEVO studios & engineered by a member of DEVO my heart skipped a beat. Great album.
Arthur Name
So beautiful. My first real love introduced me to this album, and it always reminds me of her and those days of such youth; college-age idealism that allowed us to be "swept away" by the idea of romantic love that was very real to us, though neither of us knew it wouldn't last. Life can break your heart that way, but the lesson learned is forever because it becomes part of who you are, for good or for bad; it's up to you. Idealism for wisdom: fair trade or not?
RiCk MaY
wOw! so nice to hear this track after all these years. it was fun working with Andy on his XYZ album.
Augford P. Doggie
love your bass on this song
larkydozer dozer
This was a fantastic album by Andy.
themusicman1970
Andy does a nice job on vocals with this one. This one sounds like it could have been a cool Police song (if Sting had not been such a prick and broke up the band). I could have seen this one at the end of side two on Synchronicity or perhaps side 1 of Ghost in the Machine.
danyjr
Brilliant song!
sadetwizelve
Different from anything else I've heard from Andy.
dropway9
This sounds more like it could be on a Peter Gabriel album - sort of.
スイカ
Thanks for sharing!