Held for Questioning
Farrell Draper Lyrics
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Held for questioning
Held for questioning
Held for questioning...
You're being held for questioning
Held, oh, so closely in my arms
You're being held for questioning
And I demand an answer now
This time you can't escape and run
I'm holding you responsible
For all the damage you have done
You're guilty of stealing my heart
Without any remorse
You're accused of hiding
The truth about love
And that's commiting a sin, of course
So don't withhold the evidence
Offer me proof your heart is true
And while you're held for questioning
Confess you really love me too
You're guilty of stealing my heart
Without any remorse
You're accused of hiding
The truth about love
And that's commiting a sin, of course
So don't withhold the evidence
Offer me proof your heart is true
And while you're held for questioning
Confess you really love me too
Held for questioning
Held for questioning...
Confess you really love me too
The song "Held for Questioning" by Farrell Draper speaks about the singer holding someone for questioning due to being a victim of their charms. The individual being held is accused of stealing the singer's heart without any remorse and hiding the truth about love, which the singer perceives as a sin. The lyrics indicate that the singer is demanding an answer and holding the individual responsible for all the damage they have caused.
The song can be interpreted as a romantic narrative, where the singer is inquiring about the extent of the feelings the individual has for them. It can also be perceived as a warning to the individual that they cannot escape their feelings, and the singer is aware of their motives. The recurring phrase "Held for questioning" adds to the tone of interrogation and could represent the singer's firmness in ensuring they get an honest answer from the individual.
Overall, the song can be understood as a plea for transparency and honesty in relationships, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and owning one's feelings. The lyrics also carry a warning that dishonesty towards one's feelings can lead to consequences that affect others.
Line by Line Meaning
Held for questioning
The singer is holding someone for questioning.
Held for questioning
The singer is holding someone for questioning.
Held for questioning
The singer is holding someone for questioning.
Held for questioning...
This line is a continuation of the previous lines.
You're being held for questioning
The singer is telling the person they are holding that they are being held for questioning.
Held, oh, so closely in my arms
The person being held is being held tightly in the singer's arms.
You're being held for questioning
The person being held is being reminded why they're being held.
As I'm a victim of your charms
The singer is holding the person because they have fallen for their charms.
And I demand an answer now
The singer is demanding that the person they're holding gives them an answer immediately.
This time you can't escape and run
The singer is letting the person know that they can't run away this time.
I'm holding you responsible
The singer is holding the person responsible for the damage they have caused.
For all the damage you have done
The damage the person has caused is being addressed.
You're guilty of stealing my heart
The singer feels the person has taken their heart.
Without any remorse
The person took the singer's heart without feeling guilty.
You're accused of hiding
The person is being accused of hiding the truth.
The truth about love
The truth the person is hiding is about their feelings of love.
And that's commiting a sin, of course
The person is being accused of doing something wrong by hiding their true feelings.
So don't withhold the evidence
The person is being told not to withhold evidence.
Offer me proof your heart is true
The person is being asked to offer proof that their heart truly belongs to the singer.
And while you're held for questioning
While the person is being held, the singer wants them to confess their feelings.
Confess you really love me too
The singer wants the person being held to confess their love for them.
You're guilty of stealing my heart
The singer is reiterating that the person has taken their heart.
Without any remorse
Again, the person took the singer's heart without remorse.
You're accused of hiding
The person is still being accused of hiding the truth.
The truth about love
The truth the person is hiding is about their feelings of love.
And that's commiting a sin, of course
The sin of hiding one's true feelings is being mentioned again.
So don't withhold the evidence
The person is being told again not to withhold any evidence.
Offer me proof your heart is true
The person is being asked again to give proof that they love the singer.
And while you're held for questioning
The singer is restating that the person is being held for questioning.
Confess you really love me too
The singer is still asking the person to confess their love.
Held for questioning
The song ends with a repetition of the first line, once again mentioning that someone is being held for questioning.
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnedgargorobia6568
Hi! Please help. Would anyone know the title and artist of this song with these lines below?
"don't play with my heart...
just tell me we're through...
i've loved you so long... although i know that will be hard to do...
please let me forget you...
just tell me goodbye..."
For some reasons, it can't be Googled and Shazam can't identify it cuz the material i have is an AMSR track. TIA.
@abzdeman3
Mafia 2 is one of the best games on the planet
@chris7453
the only complaint i have is that the story was way too short
@frane0355
@@chris7453 true
@PU8698
@@chris7453 the other complaint from me would be the anachronism
@dennisthemenace7801
@@PU8698 I didnt really mind it. It felt like a fun cartoony trope-filled movie inspired caricature of the 50's and mafia gang culture. I never played the first game however I hear it was more realistic like, so i can understand how fans of that one were disappointed a little. Tbh thats my favorite thing about Mafia 2 if they had stuck to the actual timeline of things, they wouldve missed out on the best of the songs and the best of the playboy collectibles
@Paratha4982
Absolutely
@johnnyoz9383
But this song came out 1956. They were playing it in Mafia 2 in the 1940s
@notyourbusiness1352
Mafia 2 sets between 1945-1951, so they chose any song from the 40s and 50s and just play it ignoring the time frame. Yes, it would be better if 40s songs will only played in the 40s part of the game and the same happens with the 50s. Devs were lazy.
[Edit] Just finished replaying the game again, and I realize they sperate the two parts, 40s era mostly of 40s music and WW2 songs. 50s era, 50s music are heard only. But there are one or two songs mixed in and that's why I misunderstood. Devs were not lazy.
@ap5088
Yeah some of the songs in the game don't really line up with the years. Especially in the early 1950s segment, there are a couple songs from the very late 50s/early 60s in there.
@marvin60000
@@ap5088 I noticed that. It kind of ruined the immersion.