Idiot St… Read Full Bio ↴Idiot Stare are an "Industrial" act from Los Angeles, USA.
Idiot Stare's origins go back to their former incarnation STG in 1989. Formed in 1994, Idiot Stare spent the 90's recording their first two albums, "Blinded" and "The Hate Cage." During this time members contributed songs to over 20 compilations and lent their producing talents to various recordings and remixes for other bands in the genre.
Idiot Stare re-emerged in the fall of 2001 combining the musical talents of the original Idiot Stare, with the dynamics of Insight 23.
Hold Me Down
Idiot Stare Lyrics
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Straight to the top
And I'm never
Gonna stop
I'm going up
Up to the sky
And I'm never
Never gonna die
You can't hold me down
I'm going up
Up to the sky
And I'm never
Never gonna die
I'm going up (hold me down)
Hold me down
(Hold me down) I'm going up
The lyrics to Idiot Stare's song "Hold Me Down" express a sense of unstoppable determination and ambition. The opening lines make it clear that the singer is headed for success, declaring that they are "going up straight to the top" and will "never gonna stop." This theme of ascending upwards is reinforced throughout the song, with repeated references to going "up to the sky" and never dying.
However, there is also a sense of defiance in the face of opposition. The repeated refrain of "you can't hold me down" suggests that there are forces or individuals trying to interfere with the singer's upward trajectory, but they will not be deterred. The lyrics also make use of the image of being held down, which could symbolize feelings of oppression or limitation.
Overall, "Hold Me Down" seems to be a song about perseverance in the face of adversity, and the determination to succeed against all odds.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going up
I am ambitious and I have big plans for myself
Straight to the top
I am aiming for success and nothing less
And I'm never
I have unwavering determination and persistence
Gonna stop
I won't be deterred or give up on my dreams
Up to the sky
My goals are lofty and limitless
Never gonna die
I won't let obstacles or challenges defeat me
You can't hold me down
I won't let anyone or anything hold me back from achieving my goals
Hold me down
Even when faced with challenges, I won't let them stop me
(Hold me down) I'm going up
Despite any obstacles or opposition, I will persist and rise to the challenge
Contributed by Lincoln N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.