Hold Me
Cherub feat. Dominic Lalli Lyrics
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just wanna keep my eyes shut
how long can I sleep with you here right next to me
come live love
dreams as fake as makeup
but who cares if theyre made up
fuck reality, its much better in my sleep
eyes stay shut
Money hungry devils
makin' green seem evil
pay me off in cash,
I don’t care how long it lasts
it comes and goes
pie split from all angles
much harder to handle
fuck reality its much better in my sleep
legs dangle
Hold me in my sleep,
hold me in my sleep, hold me forever
Hold me in my sleep,
hold me in my sleep, hold me forever
Nothings what it seems,
nothings what it seems, keep it together
living in our dreams,
living in our dreams, living forever
The opening lines of Cherub's song "Hold Me" paint a picture of someone who is reluctant to leave the comfort of their bed and the person lying beside them. The lyrics imply a desire to stay in this moment and not face reality. This creates a feeling of escapism, as the singer seems to want to avoid the challenges of the outside world.
The second verse contrasts this idea of staying in bed with the harsh realities of the world. The lyric "money hungry devils, making green seem evil" implies that the pursuit of wealth is seen as a negative thing by some. Despite this, the singer is willing to be paid in cash and not concerned about how long it lasts. This could be seen as a commentary on the way society values money over other things. The idea of "fuck reality" is repeated, suggesting a rejection of the real world and a desire to remain in a state of blissful ignorance.
The chorus of the song, "hold me in my sleep, hold me forever", reinforces this idea of wanting to stay in the moment and not face reality. The desire to be held suggests a need for comfort and safety from the outside world. The lyric "nothing's what it seems, keep it together, living in our dreams" suggests that the world outside of this moment is not as it appears, and that the singer may prefer to stay in a dreamlike state.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t wanna wake up
I want to stay in this state of blissful ignorance
just wanna keep my eyes shut
I want to avoid facing reality
how long can I sleep with you here right next to me
I want to prolong this moment of comfort and security
come live love
Live a life of love and happiness
dreams as fake as makeup
The dreams are not real but feel good
but who cares if theyre made up
It doesn't matter that they are not real
fuck reality, its much better in my sleep
I prefer to avoid reality and live in a dream world
eyes stay shut
I will keep my eyes closed to avoid reality
Money hungry devils
People who are obsessed with money
makin' green seem evil
Money is portrayed as a negative thing
pay me off in cash,
I don't care how I get money as long as I get it
I don’t care how long it lasts
I am not concerned about the consequences of my actions
it comes and goes
Money is not a constant in life
pie split from all angles
Everyone is trying to get their fair share
much harder to handle
It is difficult to deal with the complexities of life
legs dangle
I will remain passive and not take action
Hold me in my sleep,
I want to maintain this feeling of safety and comfort in my dreams
hold me in my sleep, hold me forever
I want to remain in this state of comfort forever
Nothings what it seems,
Things are not always as they appear
keep it together
Stay composed despite the challenges
living in our dreams,
Preferring to live in a dream world instead of reality
living in our dreams, living forever
Desiring to stay in a dream world forever
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
79gmcsierra
I love the 70's 80's vibe from this song!
Mitzi Miranda
Love this song!!!
Barbie King
Perfection.
Filipe Ferro
It IS much better in my sleep
Tanner James
THIS IS LYYYYKE MY FAVEEE SONG!!!!!! WOOHOO
Mitzi Lane
Love this like Mitzi Miranda
David Fune
goodie sounds oldie
hottirocket
didnt hear the Dom Lalli though
Luke Pickens
u realize your breaking the law by posting this song? did you write it? didnt think so.
B1GGS
+Luke Pickens lol <3