Delving into country, folk and soul, With Blasphemy, So Heartfelt is a collaborative project on which Mayfield's sultry voice adds flair to edgy lyrics and melodies. With the help of her brother, bassist David Mayfield, Jessica Lea Mayfield's debut includes cameo appearances by Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken and Frank McElroy on backing vocals.
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Hold You Close
Jessica Lea Mayfield Lyrics
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I wanna hold somebody
I wanna wake up and feel free
I wanna hold you close to me
I wanna miss you when you're gone
I wanna kiss you when you're close to me
Pretend that nothing could go wrong
I wanna hold you close to me
I wanna feel you breathing down my neck
I wanna see just what you see when I hold you close to me
The lyrics of Jessica Lea Mayfield's song "Hold You Close" represent a longing for intimacy and closeness with another person. The singer expresses a desire to hold somebody close and feel their breathing on their neck. The idea of waking up and feeling free seems to suggest that the singer finds this intimate connection to be liberating and energizing.
The line "pretend that nothing could go wrong" acknowledges the vulnerability that comes with intimacy, but also suggests a willingness to ignore any potential problems in order to fully embrace the moment. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of yearning for the kind of deep connection that can only come from holding someone close.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna hold you close to me
The singer desires to be physically close to someone.
I wanna hold somebody
The singer longs for companionship.
I wanna wake up and feel free
The singer wants to start each day feeling unburdened and content.
I wanna miss you when you're gone
The artist values the presence of the person they care about, even when they're apart.
I wanna kiss you when you're close to me
The artist desires physical affection from their partner when they're together.
Pretend that nothing could go wrong
The singer wants to enjoy their time with their partner without worrying about potential problems or conflicts.
Whatever it is just let it be
The singer is urging acceptance of whatever circumstances arise, without trying to control or change them.
I wanna feel you breathing down my neck
The artist desires intimate physical contact with their partner.
I wanna see just what you see when I hold you close to me
The artist wants to experience the same level of intimacy and connection as their partner does.
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Written by: Jessica Lea Mayfield
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