Hold Me Down
JLS Lyrics

Stuck on the dark side
I feel trapped in a negative situation or mindset.

Reaching for daylight
I am striving for something better and more positive in my life.

Nothing wrong with alright
I acknowledge that being content with a normal or average life is acceptable, but it's not what I want for myself.

But that ain't me
I know that I am meant for something more and I won't settle for less.

I make suggestions
I offer ideas and solutions to problems.

Answers to questions
I have a good understanding of things and can provide helpful responses to inquiries.

All that they told me
Despite what others have said to me, I have my own ideas and goals.

Was let it be
They think I should just accept things as they are, but I refuse to do so.

'Cause all my life
Throughout my entire existence until now,

You know I was dreaming about
I have had a desire or vision for

About a way to find a way out
Finding a solution or escape from my current circumstances and reaching for something better.

You know you know
I am confident that

They can't hold me down
Others cannot limit or restrict me from achieving my goals.

I said a man ain't a meant to fly
Society may have certain limitations or expectations for us, but I refuse to accept them and strive for greatness.

But I'm reaching up for the sky
I am reaching higher and aiming for something better, despite the obstacles in my way.

There's obstacles in my life
There are challenges and difficulties that I face.

But I just can't seem to do right
I struggle to overcome those challenges and make progress.

But I keep trying
However, I refuse to give up and will continue to persevere.

It seems like they wanna knock me down
Others may want to see me fail or give up, but I won't let that happen.

But still I rise
Despite the setbacks and challenges, I keep getting back up and moving forward.

It wont happen this time
I refuse to be defeated this time around.

Noo owahhh
An expression of determination and strength.

I've made up my mind
I have decided to pursue my goals and won't let anything get in my way.

Mountain in my way
I face huge obstacles that threaten to prevent me from achieving my dreams.

I can't lie
I won't pretend that the challenges aren't hard, but I won't let them defeat me either.

At times they seem to high
Some hurdles feel insurmountable at times.

But still I climb
Nevertheless, I keep taking one step at a time towards success.

I told them I wont stop til
I've made it clear to others that I won't give up until

I reach the other side
I attain my desired goal or reach a more positive future.

They don't get to decide
Other people's opinions and expectations won't dictate my future or decisions.

Nothing stays the same
Change is inevitable and a natural part of life.

Everything's meant to change
Everything in life will evolve or develop in some way.

See I'm meant to be free
I believe it's my destiny to be liberated from constraints and limitations in order to reach my full potential.

So take your chains off me
I refuse to be held back or limited by the expectations or pressures of others and demand to be free to pursue my dreams.

I'm gonna turn it around
I will take control of my life and my future.

Nothing can stop me now
I am confident that I will overcome any obstacles and achieve success.

Some things aren't meant to be
Not everything will work out as planned or hoped, but I won't let those failures define me or limit my potential.

This time it's about me
It's my turn to pursue my goals and dreams and make myself a priority.