Hold me
Capaldi Lewis Lyrics
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Losin' light, I'm missin' my same old us
Before we learned our truth too late
Resigned to fate, fadin' away
So tell me, can you turn around?
I need someone to tear me down
Oh, tell me, can you turn around?
But either way
Hold me while you wait
I wish that I was good enough (hold me while you wait)
If only I could wake you up (hold me while you wait)
My love, my love, my love, my love
Won't you stay a while? (Hold me while you wait)
Tell me more, tell me something I don't know
Could we come close to havin' it all?
If you're gonna waste my time
Let's waste it right
And hold me while you wait
I wish that I was good enough (hold me while you wait)
If only I could wake you up (hold me while you wait)
My love, my love, my love, my love
Won't you stay a while? (Hold me while you wait)
I wish you'd cared a little more (hold me while you wait)
I wish you'd told me this before (hold me while you wait)
My love, my love, my love, my love
Won't you stay a while? (Hold me while you wait)
This is you, this is me, this is all we need
Is it true? My faith is shaken, but I still believe
This is you, this is me, this is all we need
So won't you stay a while?
And hold me while you wait
I wish that I was good enough (hold me while you wait)
If only I could wake you up (hold me while you wait)
My love, my love, my love, my love
Won't you stay a while? (Hold me while you wait)
I wish you'd cared a little more (hold me while you wait)
I wish you'd told me this before (hold me while you wait)
My love, my love, my love, my love
Won't you stay a while? (Hold me while you wait)
Stay a while (hold me while you wait)
(My faith is shaken, but I still believe) stay a while
(Hold me while you wait)
My love, my love, my love (hold me while you wait)
Won't you stay a while?
The song "Hold Me While You Wait" by Lewis Capaldi is a beautiful and emotional ballad about longing for love and companionship. The lyrics reflect the desperation and vulnerability of someone who feels like they are not good enough for the person they love. The first verse talks about waiting for someone and missing the way things used to be before they learned their truth too late. The second verse is a plea to be told something new, to come closer to having it all, even if it means wasting time. The chorus repeats the desire to be held and the wish that they were good enough for their partner. The bridge gives a glimmer of hope, stating that they still believe in their love and they only need each other.
There is a heartfelt intensity to the lyrics that is amplified by the emotional delivery of the singer. The repetition of the lines adds to the emotional impact, emphasizing the desire for love and companionship. The metaphor of holding someone while they wait reflects the need for comfort and support during trying times. The song captures the feeling of being willing to do anything to keep the one you love close, even if it means acknowledging your own shortcomings.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waitin' up, savin' all my precious time
I spend a lot of time waiting and saving it for the right person
Losin' light, I'm missin' my same old us
Things have changed between us, and I really miss how it used to be
Before we learned our truth too late
We didn't realize what was happening between us until it was too late
Resigned to fate, fadin' away
We've accepted our fate, and our love is fading away
So tell me, can you turn around?
I need to know if there's any hope for us to turn things around
I need someone to tear me down
I'm relying on someone else to break me down emotionally so I can start over
Hold me while you wait
Please hold me while we're in between what used to be and what could be
I wish that I was good enough (hold me while you wait)
I don't feel good enough and I need reassurance from you
If only I could wake you up (hold me while you wait)
I wish I could make you see how much this means to me
My love, my love, my love, my love
I really love you
Won't you stay a while? (Hold me while you wait)
Please stay with me for a while and hold me while we're in between what used to be and what could be
Tell me more, tell me something I don't know
I want to know more about you and I'm open to learning new things
Could we come close to havin' it all?
Is there a chance for us to have it all?
If you're gonna waste my time
If you're not serious about this, then don't waste my time
Let's waste it right
But if we're going to do this, let's do it right
This is you, this is me, this is all we need
We have everything we need in each other
Is it true? My faith is shaken, but I still believe
I'm starting to doubt if this is right, but I still have hope
So won't you stay a while?
Please stay with me for a while
Stay a while (hold me while you wait)
Please stay with me for a while and hold me while we're in between what used to be and what could be
(My faith is shaken, but I still believe) stay a while
I'm starting to doubt if this is right, but I still have hope, so please stay with me for a while
Won't you stay a while? (Hold me while you wait)
Please stay with me for a while and hold me while we're in between what used to be and what could be
I wish you'd cared a little more (hold me while you wait)
I wish you had cared more about us and our relationship
I wish you'd told me this before (hold me while you wait)
I wish you had expressed your feelings and concerns to me earlier
My love, my love, my love, my love
I love you very much
Won't you stay a while? (Hold me while you wait)
Please stay with me for a while and hold me while we're in between what used to be and what could be
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Jamie Alexander Hartman, Jamie N. Commons, Lewis Capaldi
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