You've Really Got a Hold on Me
Eddie Money 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,
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 Eddie Money's song "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" express the complicated and contradictory feelings the singer has towards someone he both loves and hates. He confesses that he doesn't like the person, but he can't help thinking about them all the time. He acknowledges that the other person treats him badly, but his love is so strong that he's unable to break free from their hold on him.
The chorus of the song is a plea for physical affection, a desire to be held close by the person who has such power over him. Despite his mixed emotions, the singer is torn by the conflict between his longing for the other person and his desire to leave them behind. Ultimately, he accepts that he is being controlled by his feelings and can't escape his attraction to the person who has "got a hold on" him.
Overall, "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" is a poignant and honest reflection on the complexities of love and desire. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced the struggle of wanting something or someone that is bad for them, and the melody and instrumentation reflect the emotional intensity of the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like you, but I love you,
Although I may not necessarily like you, I still have intense feelings of love for you.
Seems that I'm always thinking of you.
You occupy most of my thoughts and consume my mind on a regular basis.
Oh, oh, oh, you treat me badly,
Your behavior towards me is hurtful and causes me pain.
I love you madly, you really got a hold on me.
Despite the negative treatment, my love for you is so strong that it has a firm grasp on me.
You really got a hold on me, baby,
Your hold on me is real and significant, and it affects me deeply.
I don't want you, but I need you,
Although I may not want you, I feel a strong dependency on you and cannot function without you.
Don't want to kiss you, but I need you.
I may not desire physical affection from you, but I still have an emotional reliance on you.
Oh, oh, oh, you do me wrong now,
Your actions towards me are unjust and unfair, and they cause me emotional harm.
My love is strong now you really got a hold on me.
Despite the mistreatment, my love for you only grows stronger, further tightening your hold on me.
I love you and all I want you to do is just hold me,
All I crave is the physical comfort and security of being held by you, amidst the emotional chaos of our relationship.
Hold me, hold me, hold me.
Repeating this phrase emphasizes the strong desire to be held, and the vulnerability of the singer.
I want to leave you, don't want to stay here
While part of me desires to walk away from this relationship, I am struggling to break free from your hold on me.
Don't want to spend another day here.
The thought of being in this relationship for any longer is too overwhelming to bear.
Oh, oh, oh, I want to split now, I can't Baby,
Despite my strong desire to end things, I cannot bring myself to leave because of the intense grip you have on me.
You really got a hold on me.
Repeating this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the central concept that the person has an unwavering hold on the singer.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Robinson Jr.
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