Hold Me Down
Halsey Lyrics


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My demons are begging me to open up my mouth
I need them, mechanically make the words come out
They fight me, vigorous and angry, watch them pounce
Ignite me, licking up the flames they bring about

I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna

Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Selfish, taking what I want and call it mine
I'm helpless, clinging to a little bit of spine
They rush me, telling me I'm running out of time
They shush me (sssh), walking me across a fragile line

I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna

Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down now
Hold me down now
Hold me down

I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna

Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown




Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Overall Meaning

The song "Hold Me Down" by Halsey is about the struggles of being a famous artist and how the pressures of the industry can be overwhelming. The song starts with Halsey admitting that her demons are begging her to speak up and make a statement. She feels like she needs those demons to make her words come out, but they're fighting her and making things harder. She explains that she sold her soul to a three-piece (possibly referring to a record label or management team) and was told she was holy, but she feels helpless and like she's clinging to just a little bit of spine. She's being rushed and told that she's running out of time, but her oppressors are shushing her and walking her across a fragile line.


The chorus is a plea for someone to hold her down and keep her safe, but she's willing to go to great lengths to get what she wants. The bridge of the song almost sounds like a confession, with Halsey admitting she's selfish and taking what she wants, even though it may not be the right thing to do. Overall, the song is about the struggle to maintain control in a world where everyone is trying to hold you down or push you in a certain direction. It's clear that Halsey feels like she's in a constant battle with herself and the people around her, trying to balance her identity with the pressure to conform to societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

My demons are begging me to open up my mouth
The thoughts and emotions that torment me are urging me to speak up.


I need them, mechanically make the words come out
I believe that I require those very same demons to voice my feelings.


They fight me, vigorous and angry, watch them pounce
They are hostile and combative, attacking me at every opportunity.


Ignite me, licking up the flames they bring about
Although they aggravate me, they also incite passion within me.


I sold my soul to a three-piece
I have sacrificed my integrity and soul to a group of three individuals.


And he told me I was holy
One of them referred to me as holy or sacred.


He's got me down on both knees
That same individual has subjugated me and placed me in a subordinate position.


But it's the devil that's tryna
Although this person seems to be in control, it is actually the devil who is scheming.


Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
I desire to leave without being detected or heard, avoiding confrontation.


Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
I declare that I desire greater intensity and experience in my life, despite the consequences.


Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Push me into a difficult situation and observe me struggle or even fail.


Selfish, taking what I want and call it mine
I admit my self-centeredness, claiming what I want as my own.


I'm helpless, clinging to a little bit of spine
Despite my assertiveness, I am weak and indecisive, relying on a hint of courage.


They rush me, telling me I'm running out of time
My demons are pressuring me, insisting that I am quickly losing the chance to act.


They shush me (sssh), walking me across a fragile line
They quiet me down and guide me across a delicate boundary with great caution.


Hold me down
I plead for someone to restrain me, preventing me from making a catastrophic move.


Hold me down, hold me down
I repeat my request, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.


Hold me down now
I implore for immediate assistance.




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Schwartz, Ashley Frangipane, Joe Khajadourian, Ryan Lott

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@mitika99

"Hold Me Down"

My demons are begging me to open up my mouth
I need them mechanically make the words come out
They fight me, vigorous and angry, watch them pounce
Ignite me, licking at the flames they bring about

I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna

Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door,
Make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Selfish, taking what I want and call it mine
I'm helpless, clinging to a little bit of spine
They rush me, telling me I'm running out of time
They shush me (shhh), walking me across a fragile line

I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna

Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door,
Make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down now
Hold me down now
Hold me down

I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna

Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door,
Make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for



@ira8682

lyrics:

My demons are begging me to open up my mouth
I need them, mechanically make the words come out
They fight me, vigorous and angry, watch them pounce
Ignite me, licking up the flames they bring about
I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna
Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Selfish, taking what I want and call it mine
I'm helpless, clinging to a little bit of spine
They rush me, telling me I'm running out of time
They shush me (sssh), walking me across a fragile line
I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna
Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Hold me down now
Hold me down now
Hold me down
I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna
Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for



@welponkurt463

My demons are begging me to open up my mouth
I need them mechanically make the words come out
They fight me, vigorous and angry, watch them pounce
Ignite me, licking at the flames they bring about

I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna

Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door,
Make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Selfish, taking what I want and call it mine
I'm helpless, clinging to a little bit of spine
They rush me, telling me I'm running out of time
They shush me (shhh), walking me across a fragile line

I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna

Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door,
Make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down now
Hold me down now
Hold me down

I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the devil that's tryna

Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door,
Make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for



@rosie6183

lyrics:


my demons are begging me to open up my mouth
i need them
mechanically make the words come out
they fight me
vigorous and angry
watch them pounce
ignite me
licking at the flames they bring about

i sold my soul to a three piece
and he told me i was holy
he’s got me down on both knees
but it’s the devil that’s tryna

hold me down
hold me down
sneaking out the back door
make no sound
knock me out
knock me out
saying that i want more
this is what i live for

hold me down
hold me down
throw me in the deep end
watch me drown
knock me out
knock me out
saying that i want more
this is what i live for.

selfish
taking what i want and call it mine
i’m helpless
clinging to a little bit of spine
they rush me
telling me i’m running out of time
they shush me (shh!)
walking me across a fragile line

i sold my soul to a three piece
and he told me i was holy
he’s got me down on both knees
but it’s the devil that’s tryna

hold me down
hold me down
sneaking out the back door
make no sound
knock me out
knock me out
saying that i want more
this is what i live for

hold me down
hold me down
throw me in the deep end
watch me drown
knock me out
knock me out
saying that i want more
this is what i live for.

hold me down now
hold me down now
hold me down

i sold my soul to a three piece
and he told me i was holy
he’s got me down on both knees
but it’s the devil that’s tryna

hold me down
hold me down
sneaking out the back door
make no sound
knock me out
knock me out
saying that i want more
this is what i live for

hold me down
hold me down
throw me in the deep end
watch me drown
knock me out
knock me out
saying that i want more
this is what i live for.



All comments from YouTube:

@Callux

Such a banger

@198soni891

Oh waw you're here! lol

@stevenwithanr8347

Never would have guessed...

@nuclearmudking7497

@@stevenwithanr8347 trust me. Lit tho

@sageofwhatif8326

wtf lux one of my fav ytbers

@krisashehi5144

Badlands is one of the best albums out there and you cant fight me on that.

@_darkshadow_9113

I come in peace

@jettaimer3192

But HFK tho? Badlands was the 💩, now HFK is the 💩. They're both still the 💩.

@consciousmind4095

Hell yea

@andrewcarson6925

HALSEY DROPPED HER NEW ALBUM MANIC BEST ALBUM BITCH

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