Hold Me Tight
Carl and Mike Lyrics


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If something should happen, and I should lose you
I couldn't live alone, wouldn't know what to do
I'd see you there, your smile in the window
Oh my darling, it would be too much to bear

Hold me tight tonight, whisper the words I need to hear
Hold me tight, so tight, you're all I ever held so dear
I just can't imagine, where I would be then
We always see where we're going, and I look at where we've been
I'd feel so empty, and I know you would too
Losing one so close, being far away from you

Hold me tight tonight, whisper the words I need to hear
Hold me tight, so tight, you're all I ever held so dear

What could I do, where could I go, my friend
Without you would be the end
All the things we've done together, they would be gone forever

Hold me tight tonight, whisper the words I need to hear




Hold me tight tonight, that's all I'm asking dear
Hold me tight, so tight, you're all I ever held so dear

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carl and Mike's song "Hold Me Tight" express the vulnerability and deep emotional attachment the artist feels towards their loved one. The opening lines are poignant, as they reveal the theme of loss and abandonment. The artist conveys their belief that they would be unable to function without the presence of their beloved, as they have become an integral part of their life. The pain of separation is palpable in the lines, "I'd feel so empty, and I know you would too, Losing one so close, being far away from you", underlining the fact that both parties would bear the burden of separation equally.


The chorus offers a sense of comfort in the midst of this fear, as the artist makes a plea to the lover to hold them tight, whispering the words they need to hear. This signifies that spoken words of love and support are essential to the artist's well-being; the presence of the other person's physical touch becomes a metaphor for the emotional support they need. The repetition of "Hold me tight" is both a plea and a declaration of the artist's commitment to the relationship, as they affirm that they have never held anyone else as dear as their loved one.


In essence, the song is a love letter that articulates the fragility of human emotions and the need for connection. The lyrics capture the essence of human mortality and the fear of losing someone who is deeply cherished. It reflects the universal human experience of needing someone to hold us and provide us with a sense of security and peace.


Line by Line Meaning

If something should happen, and I should lose you
In the event of losing you


I couldn't live alone, wouldn't know what to do
I would feel lost without you and wouldn't know how to cope alone


I'd see you there, your smile in the window
I could picture you in my mind with your warm and inviting smile


Oh my darling, it would be too much to bear
It would be an unbearable experience to go through


Hold me tight tonight, whisper the words I need to hear
I long for your comforting embrace and kind words


Hold me tight, so tight, you're all I ever held so dear
You mean the world to me and I cherish everything about you


I just can't imagine, where I would be then
I cannot fathom living without you


We always see where we're going, and I look at where we've been
We have a clear vision of our future, while holding onto our past memories together


I'd feel so empty, and I know you would too
I would feel a great void in my life and I know you would as well


Losing one so close, being far away from you
Being separated from someone so important to me would be heart-wrenching


What could I do, where could I go, my friend
I would be lost without you in my life, my friend


Without you would be the end
My life without you would feel incomplete


All the things we've done together, they would be gone forever
All the precious memories and experiences we've shared would be lost forever


Hold me tight tonight, whisper the words I need to hear
I seek solace in your loving arms and supportive words


Hold me tight tonight, that's all I'm asking dear
I simply ask for your physical and emotional presence to help me through this


Hold me tight, so tight, you're all I ever held so dear
Your love, companionship, and support mean more to me than anything else in this world




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: MIKE DEFOY

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