Hold Me Closer
Britney Spears & Elton John Lyrics

Hold me closer
Repeated line portraying Britney's desire for intimacy and closeness with Elton John (or possibly the audience).

I saw you dancin' out the ocean
Britney is admiring Elton John's energetic spirit and free nature, as if she has seen him dance out in the ocean.

Runnin' fast along the sand
Elton John is moving quickly, living life with a sense of urgency, as if running along the sand with the waves lapping at his feet.

A spirit born of earth and water
Elton John is someone alive and connected to nature - both earth and water - possibly even with mystical qualities.

Fire flying from your hands (oh)
Perhaps a metaphorical reference to Elton John's musical abilities, as if the power of his performance sends energy (fire) flying through the air.

Count the headlights on the highway
Suggests Britney and Elton John are in a car, driving on a highway, and Britney is either asking Elton to play a game with her or counting to pass the time.

Lay me down in sheets of linen
Britney is requesting Elton John lay her down on clean, smooth, and luxurious sheets - perhaps in a hotel room - as a way of indulging in comfort and relaxation.

You had a busy day today (oh)
Elton John is a busy man, but Britney is aware of the workload that he endures, and she wants to be a comforting presence in his life.

There are caravans we follow
Possibly a reference to their celebrity lifestyle and the people who go where they go - entourage, handlers, etc.

Drunken nights in dark hotels, baby (yeah)
Britney is recalling past experiences of partying with Elton John in dark, secluded hotels and having a great time.

When chances breathe between the silence
Britney is possibly referring to those quiet moments between two people when something could happen - a silence filled with excitement, anticipation or desire.

Where sex and love no longer gel (oh, yeah)
Perhaps acknowledging that sometimes sex and love don't go together or that their relationship has evolved past that point.

(Hold me closer) me closer, me closer
Adding a playful touch, Britney playfully interjects her own version of the line. Perhaps she is so lost in the music and the moment that she doesn't quite realize what she's doing.

(Hold me closer) mm, yeah
Another example of Britney repeating the line, this time with a sensual and approving tone.