You Got Me Running
Cliff Cliff Lyrics
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Seems that I'm always thinking of you.
Oh, oh, oh, you treat me badly,
I love you madly, you really got a hold on me.
You really got a hold on me, baby,
I don't want you, but I need you,
Don't want to kiss you, but I need you.
Oh, oh, oh, you do me wrong now,My love is strong now you really got a hold on me.
You really got a hold on me, baby,
I love you and all I want you to do is just hold me,
Hold me, hold me, hold me.
I want to leave you, don't want to stay here
Don't want to spend another day here.
Oh, oh, oh, I want to split now, I can't Baby,
I love you and all I want you to do is just hold me,
Hold me, hold me, hold me.
You really got a hold on me.
You really got a hold on me.
You really got a hold on me.
You really got a hold on me.
You really got a hold on me.
The lyrics of "Hold On" by Cliff Richard are a depiction of complicated love where the singer expresses his mixed feelings towards someone who treats him badly but still holds a strong grip on him. The first few lines, "I don't like you, but I love you, Seems that I'm always thinking of you" highlight the confusion and chaos of emotions that come with love. The singer then acknowledges the bad treatment he receives, exclaiming "you treat me badly," but still admits his intense love for the person, "I love you madly."
The chorus of the song further cements the singer's predicament, as he confesses that the person who treats him so badly has a hold on him that he can't ignore. "You really got a hold on me, baby, I don't want you, but I need you, Don't want to kiss you, but I need you."
Towards the end of the song, the singer expresses his desire to leave and split from the relationship but can't seem to let go, as he repeats the chorus asking the person to "just hold me."
In summary, "Hold On" showcases the entanglement that arises from a love-hate relationship, emphasizing the power one person can have over the other, even when the treatment is negative. The song is an emotional rollercoaster that many people can relate to during their love experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like you, but I love you,
Despite not liking you, I cannot help but love you
Seems that I'm always thinking of you.
You constantly occupy my thoughts
Oh, oh, oh, you treat me badly,
Your treatment of me is less than desirable
I love you madly, you really got a hold on me.
Despite your mistreatment, my love for you is intense and all-encompassing
You really got a hold on me, baby,
Your influence over me is strong and undeniable
I don't want you, but I need you,
While I may not want you, I feel a deep requirement for you in my life
Don't want to kiss you, but I need you.
Even though the idea of physical intimacy with you is unappealing, I still need you emotionally
Oh, oh, oh, you do me wrong now,
Your actions towards me are hurtful and unjust
My love is strong now you really got a hold on me.
Despite your wrongdoings, my love for you intensifies and solidifies my emotional attachment to you
I love you and all I want you to do is just hold me,
My love for you is so strong that all I need from you is physical comfort and reassurance
Hold me, hold me, hold me.
I need your physical touch and comfort desperately
I want to leave you, don't want to stay here
Despite my love for you, I feel the desire to end our relationship
Don't want to spend another day here.
I cannot bear the thought of remaining in this relationship any longer
Oh, oh, oh, I want to split now, I can't Baby,
While I may want to leave, my emotional attachment to you holds me back
You really got a hold on me.
You have complete control over my heart and emotions
You really got a hold on me.
Your influence over me is a constant presence
You really got a hold on me.
Your grip on my emotions and heart is undeniable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Robinson Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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this song takes me back to my childhood. i miss those days;
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Been 20 years since I’ve heard this song and I just singing it out of no where now I’m back here … crazy
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