Hold me
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Hold me, hold me, never let me go
Until you told me, told me what I want to know
And then just hold me, hold me,
Make me tell you I'm in love with you.

Thrill me, thrill me, walk me down the lane
Wish I will be, will be, hiding others just the same
As we'll be, we'll be when you make me tell you I love you.

They told me be sensible with your new love,
Don't be a fool, thinking this is the last you'll find.
But they never stood in the dark with you, love.
When you take me in your arms and drive me slowly out of my mind.

Kiss me, kiss me, and when you do I know that you will
Miss me, miss me if you ever say I do
So kiss me, kiss me, make me tell you I'm in love with you.

They told me be sensible with your new love,
Don't be a fool, thinking this is the last you'll find.
But they never stood in the dark with you, love.
When you take me in your arms and drive me slowly out of my mind.

Kiss me, kiss me, and when you do I know that you will
Miss me, miss me, if you ever say I do




So kiss me, kiss me, make me tell you I'm in love with you,
Make me tell you I'm in love with you.

Overall Meaning

The He and She song "Hold me" is a classic love song that talks about a deep yearning for love and affection from one's partner. The song opens up with the plea to "hold me, hold me" and never let go, indicating a desire for a long-lasting connection. The next line "until you told me what I want to know" suggests that the singer is waiting for some sort of affirmation from their lover, possibly an admission of love or commitment. The chorus emphasizes this idea of not just being held physically but also emotionally by stating "make me tell you I'm in love with you."


As the song progresses, we see that the singer is fully committed to their partner and even phrases the idea of them walking down the lane as a wish. The verse "They told me be sensible with your new love, Don't be a fool, thinking this is the last you'll find" highlights how others try to caution the singer against being too invested in their relationship, warning them against naivety. However, the singer soon realizes that no one can understand the depth of their connection, and only their partner can make them feel the way they do.


The song comes full circle with a repetition of the chorus, only this time with an added sense of nostalgia and urgency. The line "miss me, miss me if you ever say I do" suggests a fear of losing the connection that they've built, and the plea to "make me tell you I'm in love with you" reinforces the singer's desire to express their love and commitment to their partner.


Overall, the song is a beautiful rendition of the power of love and the need for emotional intimacy in a relationship. The vulnerability and honesty in the lyrics make it relatable to many, and the simple yet effective structure of the song makes it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold me, hold me, never let me go
I need your love and attention. Please never leave my side.


Until you told me, told me what I want to know
I have questions about your feelings towards me and I need honest answers.


And then just hold me, hold me,
After you've given me the truth, I need you to embrace me tightly.


Make me tell you I'm in love with you.
I can't keep my feelings a secret any longer, I'm in love with you and I need to tell you.


Thrill me, thrill me, walk me down the lane
Take me on an adventure. Let's walk together and take in all the excitement of our journey.


Wish I will be, will be, hiding others just the same
I hope that you feel the same way about me as I do about you. I want us to keep our love hidden and secret from others.


As we'll be, we'll be when you make me tell you I love you.
Once I've told you that I love you, everything will fall into place and we can be together like we've always wanted.


They told me be sensible with your new love,
People have warned me to be cautious and practical with my new relationship.


Don't be a fool, thinking this is the last you'll find.
Don't assume that this love is forever because there may be other loves in the future.


But they never stood in the dark with you, love.
They don't know what it's like to be with you in intimate moments or share the strong connection we have.


When you take me in your arms and drive me slowly out of my mind.
There's a special feeling that I experience when you hold me and it drives me crazy with desire.


Kiss me, kiss me, and when you do I know that you will.
I'm longing for you to kiss me because I know that you love me too.


Miss me, miss me if you ever say I do.
Promise me that even when we're married, you'll still miss me and crave my love.


So kiss me, kiss me, make me tell you I'm in love with you.
If you kiss me, my emotions will overflow and I'll confess my love to you all over again.


Make me tell you I'm in love with you.
I need you to know how much I love you, it's important to me that you understand my feelings.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARRY NOBLE

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Comments from YouTube:

@Struwwelpeter

I used to come here and listen to this song and watch this video for hours and hours... I don't know how many years ago (around 6 or 7, maybe). I was certainly numb at this particular time and this version of "You Really Got A Hold On Me" is deep and kinda soothing and so well performed by Zooey and Matthew, plus the video which captures perfectly the vintage atmosphere of the song with all the ads, and cartoons and old movie scenes, it was like a mental prison, but I liked to be here cause while I was listening to it I could forget about how badly hurt I was, even if it was for a while. Now this video surfaced around my recommendations and here I am once more. I'm glad I can say: "Now I'm fine and I got over it" and I can appreciate it properly. I'm "alone" but sooo mature right now and I learned a lot with my past experiences - like we all should do. Take your time, cry and mourn what you've lost but don't forget you can't be like this forever. Give yourself a little space, improve yourself and grow. Sometimes life sucks hard, but better times will always come

@ferber8974

I feel so deeply identified with the things you wrote. I keep coming here to let things go and to navigate all the feelings this beatiful song, interpretation and video cause me. This congregation of artwork is a mental corner that I visit time from time and it's nice to know i'm not the only one ! Thank you so much to the beatiful soul that put all these pieces together.

@ashbautista652

Wow, I'm not the only one. Glad we're doing fine. It's been 10 years since I listened to this song.

@franciscobabel7323

you lot are beautiful people!

@neloangelo66

Thank you for sharing your experience past @lucas. 🙏

@strawberrynp101

I love her voice, and I love love LOVE this song. Perfect combination!

@BurntByTheMoon44

this is so beautiful. I love Zooey and M.Ward. Such beautiful voices.

@jerika_aisza

I like this version. Their voices blend so well.

@ryanwillard8389

Anyone who thinks this is a Beatles cover is sadly wrong. Can we please give credit to the amazing original from Smokey Robinson and the Miracles?

@kristenaide

Ryan Willard still, the Beatles did an amazing version

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