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Hold On
Hot Chip Lyrics
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But I traded it for my hand
Not a smart move, but mine knew
Does this say I'm a man?
My only lesson was in my brains
But I traded them for my hand
Not a smart move, or a great move
Hey, hey,
You'll never get to heaven if you don't give back
So give back a little twist
If you wanna a lend a hand,
Wave, wave
No need to for a phase shift
You do the dance through
You may learn a little bit about those things you do
I'm only going to heaven if it feels like hell
I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
My only weapon was my pen
But I traded it for my hand
Not a smart move, but mine knew
Does this say I'm a man?
My only lesson was in my brains
But I traded them for my hand
Not a smart move, or a great move
Does this put pay to our plan?
Hey, hey,
You'll never get to heaven if you don't give back
So give back a little twist
If you wanna a lend a hand,
Wave, wave, wave
No need to for a phase shift
You do the dance through
You may learn a little bit about those things you do
I'm only going to heaven if it feels like hell
I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Girl, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Girl, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Girl, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
I'm only going to heaven if it feels like hell
I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel
The lyrics to Hot Chip's "Hold On" explore themes of regret and redemption, emphasizing the importance of giving back and making meaningful connections with others. The first few lines describe the singer's dilemma: he has given up his pen and his brains (presumably meaning his writing and intellectual abilities), and now wonders if he is still a man. This suggests that he has taken a wrong turn, perhaps by prioritizing something other than his talents and passions.
The rest of the song continues in this vein, with a chorus that repeats "Hold on" and emphasizes the singer's desire to reach heaven, even if it feels like hell. The lines "I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel" suggest that he is interested in pleasure and sensory experiences, but wants to find a way to reconcile them with his spiritual aspirations. The verses repeat the idea that giving back to others is crucial for achieving this goal, and that making connections with others is the key to finding meaning and purpose in life.
Overall, "Hold On" presents a complex and nuanced look at the struggle to find one's place in the world and connect with others, while navigating the complex terrain of spiritual beliefs and personal desires.
Line by Line Meaning
My only weapon was my pen
I relied on my writing talent to get by in life
But I traded it for my hand
I sacrificed my talent for physical labor
Not a smart move, but mine knew
I was aware that it wasn't the wisest decision
Does this say I'm a man?
Does working with my hands make me more masculine in society's eyes?
Hey, hey, You'll never get to heaven if you don't give back
One must give to receive blessings in the afterlife
So give back a little twist
Do something unexpected to help someone else
If you wanna lend a hand, wave, wave
Offer assistance with a friendly gesture
No need to for a phase shift
Small acts of kindness can make a big impact without major life changes
You do the dance through
Keep living life and making a positive difference
You may learn a little bit about those things you do
Good deeds can teach you something new about the world and yourself
I'm only going to heaven if it feels like hell
I'll only achieve my goals if I work hard and overcome adversity
I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel
My success must be sweet and satisfying to be worth it
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Be patient and stay strong
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside
I'm frustrated enough to lash out physically
Girl, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
I may be angry, but I would never actually hurt someone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL DOYLE, OWEN CLARKE, FELIX MARTIN, ALEXIS BENJAMIN TAYLOR, JOSEPH GODDARD
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wal balzan
My only weapon was my pen
But I traded it for my hand
Not a smart move, but mine knew
Does this say I'm a man?
My only lesson was in my brains
But I traded them for my hand
Not a smart move, or a great move
Does this put pay to our plan?
Hey, hey,
You'll never get to heaven if you don't give back
So give back a little twist
If you wanna a lend a hand,
Wave, wave
No need to for a phase shift
You do the dance through
You may learn a little bit about those things you do
I'm only going to heaven if it feels like hell
I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
My only weapon was my pen
But I traded it for my hand
Not a smart move, but mine knew
Does this say I'm a man?
My only lesson was in my brains
But I traded them for my hand
Not a smart move, or a great move
Does this put pay to our plan?
Hey, hey,
You'll never get to heaven if you don't give back
So give back a little twist
If you wanna a lend a hand,
Wave, wave, wave
No need to for a phase shift
You do the dance through
You may learn a little bit about those things you do
I'm only going to heaven if it feels like hell
I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Girl, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Girl, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Girl, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
I'm only going to heaven if it feels like hell
I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel
yokel
I remember listening to this track on repeat whilst reading a book about the Vietnam war, such a trip it was amazing
wal balzan
My only weapon was my pen
But I traded it for my hand
Not a smart move, but mine knew
Does this say I'm a man?
My only lesson was in my brains
But I traded them for my hand
Not a smart move, or a great move
Does this put pay to our plan?
Hey, hey,
You'll never get to heaven if you don't give back
So give back a little twist
If you wanna a lend a hand,
Wave, wave
No need to for a phase shift
You do the dance through
You may learn a little bit about those things you do
I'm only going to heaven if it feels like hell
I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
My only weapon was my pen
But I traded it for my hand
Not a smart move, but mine knew
Does this say I'm a man?
My only lesson was in my brains
But I traded them for my hand
Not a smart move, or a great move
Does this put pay to our plan?
Hey, hey,
You'll never get to heaven if you don't give back
So give back a little twist
If you wanna a lend a hand,
Wave, wave, wave
No need to for a phase shift
You do the dance through
You may learn a little bit about those things you do
I'm only going to heaven if it feels like hell
I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Sir, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Girl, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Girl, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
Girl, I've a good mind to take you outside, outside, outside
I'm only going to heaven if it feels like hell
I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel
DJ Irving Bravo
muy buen track siempre me ha gustado
DrKritter
I saw them at Lolla yesterday, they were really energetic. I liked them and it was my first time hearing them.
tavern2468
heard this song at work.......its embedded in my brain and has laid it eggs.....
Rhys Pound
Favorite song by Hot Chip!!!!!!
cocoaqueen16
This is so good it's unreal.
georgiaaustin
i'll hold hold hold on to this track, it's so good!
C W
The best track they never made a video for.
Garrett Jutte
I'm only going to heaven if it tastes like caramel.