Hold It Against Me
Glee Cast Lyrics
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If I'm coming on too strong
Hate to stare, but you're winning
And they're playing my favorite song
So come here, little closer
Wanna whisper in your ear
Make it clear, little question
If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me
'Cause you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me
Hey you might think that I'm crazy
But you know I'm just your type
I might be little hazy
But you just cannot deny
There's a spark in between us
When we're dancin' on the floor
I want more, wanna see it,
So I'm askin' you tonight
If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me
'Cause you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me!
If I said I want your body
Would you hold it against me?
(Yeah)
(Uh huh)
(Oww)
Give me something good
Don't wanna wait, I want it now
Pop it like a hood
And show me how you work it out
Alright
If I said my heart was beating loud
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me
If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me
'Cause you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me
The Glee Cast's version of "Hold It Against Me" portrays a person who is attracted to someone else and asking for their consent to make a move. The song starts with the vocalist acknowledging that they might be coming on too strong, but they can't resist approaching the other person who has caught their attention. The lyrics "hate to stare, but you're winning, and they're playing my favorite song" suggest that the vocalist has been watching the other person and is excited to find themselves in the same vicinity with them. The chorus of the song features the vocalist asking if the other person would hold it against them if they asked for physical intimacy.
As the song progresses, the vocalist expresses more interest in the other person, describing them as feeling like paradise and wanting a vacation tonight. They go on to ask for more physical intimacy, requesting that the other person shows them how to "work it out." The vocals indicate an attraction that goes beyond physical desire, with lines such as "There's a spark in between us when we're dancin' on the floor / I want more, wanna see it / So I'm askin' you tonight."
Overall, the lyrics of "Hold It Against Me" discuss a strong attraction and desire for physical intimacy, but also suggest a deeper emotional connection. The song's lyrics can be interpreted as a representation of a first encounter with someone who has sparked a strong attraction, leading to the desire to deepen the connection both physically and emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, over there, please forgive me
I apologize for approaching you so abruptly.
If I'm coming on too strong
I'm sorry if I'm overwhelming you.
Hate to stare, but you're winning
I can't help but notice how attractive you are.
And they're playing my favorite song
This is the perfect moment to meet you because the music is good.
So come here, little closer
I want us to talk more closely.
Wanna whisper in your ear
I want to speak to you privately.
Make it clear, little question
I have a question for you that I want to make sure we both understand.
Wanna know just how you feel
I want to understand your perspective.
If I said my heart was beating loud
I'm deeply affected by my feelings toward you.
If we could escape the crowd somehow
I want to be isolated so we can enjoy each other's company without distraction.
If I said I want your body now
I'm attracted to you and I want to take things further.
Would you hold it against me
Would you be upset if I were to act on my attraction toward you?
'Cause you feel like paradise
Being close to you makes me incredibly happy.
And I need a vacation tonight
I need a break from my usual routine and being with you would feel like a getaway.
Hey you might think that I'm crazy
I know that my approach may seem unconventional.
But you know I'm just your type
I feel that we have a mutual attraction for one another.
I might be little hazy
I may not be speaking clearly due to my nervousness.
But you just cannot deny
I believe you feel the connection between us too.
There's a spark in between us
I feel a strong connection between us.
When we're dancin' on the floor
Our physical interaction feels natural and fun.
I want more, wanna see it,
I want to explore this possible romantic relationship further.
So I'm askin' you tonight
I'm seizing the moment and asking you now.
Give me something good
Show me something that makes me want to continue pursuing you.
Don't wanna wait, I want it now
I don't want to waste any more time without knowing your feelings for me.
Pop it like a hood
Have a good time and let's continue to discover the depths of our connection.
And show me how you work it out
Let's explore our physical attraction to each other.
If I said I want your body
I am expressing my physical attraction to you.
Would you hold it against me?
Would you accept me expressing my physical attraction to you?
Contributed by Eliana I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@C0rvidC0rpse
Sue they literally teleported from the field to the gym like 4 times, it was pretty good
@MyToranja
But it's no cannon stunt.
@kalebhicks985
Lol
@olawunikolawole6125
This performance is so underrated
@kalebhicks985
Fr
@xm2895
That was just garbage
@elizabethpinkiepie3614
I agree. This is amazing
@FR-dr6tu
No
@mercedesoliveira7260
I think Becca Tobin is underrated as a dancer. It takes a great dancer to get through this performance
@saragrannes4687
Yeah, she’s basically dancing with just professional dancers