Hold On To Me
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J Rice grew up listening to artists like Take 6, Boyz II Men, Brian Mcknigh… Read Full Bio ↴J Rice grew up listening to artists like Take 6, Boyz II Men, Brian Mcknight, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny G and many other R&B/Jazz greats. He lived in a simple house where his parents taught him to work for everything he wanted. At about age 11 he was running a paper route to pay for his first trumpet. It was obvious early on that J was blessed with a gift as he would move up through the ranks of his jr. high. Later in high school he started taking his singing seriously and built his own studio in his bedroom. Equipment was expensive so he had to improvise with dental floss stapled to the ceiling holding up the mic and a cool whip lid with a hole in it and nylons stretched across for the spit guard. He released two independent albums The Intro and So Close but felt he needed to be closer to where everything happens so he packed everything he could, and drove across the country to New York City from his home in Tacoma, Washington. When he arrived in NY, he immediately started meeting with any writers/producers he could, but none seemed to be the right fit.

J recently teamed up with hit producers Phantom Boyz (Alexandra Burke “Bad Boys” Christina Aguilara “The Beautiful People”) and has since released his 3rd independent original album “Phantom Boyz Presents: J Rice”. He has grown on YouTube to over 165,000 subscribers and over 26,000,000 views. J is now working on producing and writing his own material for his 4th album along with writing and producing for other artists.His new album will be released in early 2013 by Omega Music Group/JCM Music Group INgrooves/Fontana.

Hold On To Me
J Rice Lyrics


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Verse 1:
I wonder if you'll tell the next guy I was nothing
Was just a blip you dated for about a year
Maybe you'll act like you just knew me for a summer
You never loved me that's what he would hear

I know it might be paranoia or Sativa
Maybe a tiny bit of irrational fear
But every time I try and act like I don't need ya
My universe and path both disappear

Pre-hook:
Because I'm still in Love with you
I wonder if you feel it too
I'm laying up late thinkin boutcha
Stumbling through my days withoutcha
And these memories, I can't seem to erase...like

Hook:
Laying here watching Netflix woke documentaries
Making that sweet sauce laying a fat one on me
Saying you'll never leave me again
And hearing me say you're my best friend
Was never lonely
till I knew how it felt when you hold me
till I knew how it felt when you hold me

Verse 2:
You probably moved on with your life like you're supposed to
You haven't thought about me any time of day
Or maybe you've been wishing I would just come kiss you
I doubt it, but if so I think I'd say...

Pre-hook:
Baby I'm still in Love with you
I wonder if you feel it too
I'm laying up late thinkin boutcha
Stumbling through my days withoutcha
And these memories, I can't seem to erase...like

Hook:
Laying here watching Netflix woke documentaries
Making that sweet sauce laying a fat one on me
Saying you'll never leave me again
And hearing me say you're my best friend
Was never lonely
till I knew how it felt when you hold me
till I knew how it felt when you hold me

Bridge:
I can train my phone to delete your face
You can just pretend you needed space
Just when I accept my obvious fate
you keep showing up...and I just melt away...cuz I miss

Hook:
Laying here watching Netflix woke documentaries
Making that sweet sauce laying a fat one on me
Saying you'll never leave me again
And hearing me say you're my best friend
Was never lonely




till I knew how it felt when you hold me
till I knew how it felt when you hold me

Overall Meaning

In "Hold On To Me" by J Rice, the lyrics explore the lingering emotions and thoughts that arise after a breakup. In the first verse, the singer wonders if their ex-partner will downplay their significance in the relationship, portraying them as inconsequential and easily forgotten. They question whether their ex-lover will tell the next person they date that they were merely a temporary fling or a summer romance. The singer acknowledges that this suspicion might stem from paranoia or the influence of drugs, but they cannot help but feel a sense of fear and insecurity. They admit that whenever they try to convince themselves that they don't need their ex-partner, their whole world seems to crumble, and they lose direction.


The pre-hook reveals the ongoing love the singer still has for their ex-lover. They question if their ex feels the same way and reflects on how they often stay up late thinking about them, unable to move on. The absence of their ex's presence in their daily life leaves them stumbling through their days, feeling incomplete. The memories of their time together refuse to be erased.


The hook describes a specific moment of nostalgia, with the singer watching documentaries on Netflix and reminiscing about the intimate moments they shared. The reference to making "sweet sauce" and sharing an intimate moment suggests a metaphorical connection. The singer yearns to feel their ex-lover's touch and longs for the comfort of their embrace. They confess that they never truly felt lonely before, until they experienced the profound impact of being held by their loved one.


In the second verse, the singer admits that they assume their ex has moved on with their life as expected after the breakup. They believe their ex has not given them a second thought. However, there is a small part that wishes their ex would reach out and express their longing for them. Even though they doubt this is the case, they express their feelings by stating that they are still in love with their ex and question if their ex feels the same way.


The bridge highlights the difficulty of letting go. The singer mentions attempting to erase their ex from their life by deleting their pictures and messages. However, this effort seems futile as their ex continuously reappears, making it hard for the singer to move on. The line "I just melt away... cuz I miss" indicates their deep longing and vulnerability.


Overall, "Hold On To Me" conveys the lingering emotions and longing that remain after a breakup. The lyrics reflect the singer's struggle to move on and the bittersweet memories that continue to haunt them. It highlights the complexity of emotions and the difficulty of fully letting go when a deep love connection is involved.


Line by Line Meaning

I wonder if you'll tell the next guy I was nothing
I question whether you will portray me as insignificant to the next person you date


Was just a blip you dated for about a year
Simply a fleeting moment in your life, a relationship that lasted for approximately a year


Maybe you'll act like you just knew me for a summer
Perhaps you will pretend that our connection was only temporary, like a mere summer fling


You never loved me that's what he would hear
You would convey to him that you never truly loved me


I know it might be paranoia or Sativa
I understand that my feelings of insecurity and uneasiness may be influenced by paranoia or the effects of a particular strain of marijuana


Maybe a tiny bit of irrational fear
Possibly a small amount of unfounded fear


But every time I try and act like I don't need ya
Nevertheless, whenever I attempt to pretend that I don't depend on you


My universe and path both disappear
My entire world and direction vanish, leaving me lost and without purpose


Because I'm still in Love with you
Due to the fact that I am still deeply in love with you


I wonder if you feel it too
I ponder if you also experience the same feelings


I'm laying up late thinkin boutcha
I find myself staying awake late into the night, consumed by thoughts of you


Stumbling through my days withoutcha
Navigating through my daily life clumsily and uncertainly in your absence


And these memories, I can't seem to erase...like
These memories persist and continue to haunt me, unable to be erased or forgotten


Laying here watching Netflix woke documentaries
Resting here, engrossed in watching thought-provoking documentaries on Netflix


Making that sweet sauce laying a fat one on me
Preparing a delicious sauce while enjoying the intoxicating effects of a large joint


Saying you'll never leave me again
Expressing assurance that you will never abandon me once more


And hearing me say you're my best friend
Hearing me vocalize that you are my closest and most cherished companion


Was never lonely
I never experienced loneliness


till I knew how it felt when you hold me
Until I experienced the incredible sensation of being held by you


You probably moved on with your life like you're supposed to
I imagine that you have moved forward with your life as expected


You haven't thought about me any time of day
You have not considered me at any hour of the day


Or maybe you've been wishing I would just come kiss you
Alternatively, perhaps you have secretly desired for me to come and passionately kiss you


I doubt it, but if so I think I'd say...
I highly doubt this is the case, but if it were true, I believe I would respond by saying...


Baby I'm still in Love with you
Darling, I am still deeply in love with you


I wonder if you feel it too
I wonder if you also experience the same profound emotions


I'm laying up late thinkin boutcha
I find myself staying awake late into the night, consumed by thoughts of you


Stumbling through my days withoutcha
Navigating through my daily life clumsily and uncertainly in your absence


And these memories, I can't seem to erase...like
These memories persist and continue to haunt me, unable to be erased or forgotten


I can train my phone to delete your face
I am capable of instructing my phone to remove your image from its memory


You can just pretend you needed space
You can simply pretend that you required personal space


Just when I accept my obvious fate
Right as I come to terms with my undeniable destiny


you keep showing up...and I just melt away...cuz I miss
You continue to appear in my life, causing me to dissolve and fade away because I long for




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joshua Rice

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