Let Me Hold You
John C. Reilly Lyrics

All the elevator Buttons
The world can seem overwhelming and daunting, like a tall building with lots of floors to navigate.

Oh so Incredibly High
This refers to the height of the building, but also to the magnitude of the problems we face as individuals and as a society.

I stand today for the midget
John C. Reilly is speaking up for people who are often overlooked or marginalized.

At the size of a regular Guy
Despite being smaller in stature, little people are just as human as anyone else.

Let Me Hold You Little Man
John C. Reilly offers comfort and support to those who may feel small or afraid.

As the parade passes by
This line is a metaphor for the larger societal forces that shape and influence us.

We'll make believe you can fly
This line encourages little people to imagine a better future for themselves and for those like them.

You shout for me to put you down
Little people are often infantilized or dismissed by others, and may resist being helped or pitied.

But I'm marching today for your cause
John C. Reilly is advocating on behalf of little people, even if they don't want to be seen as needing help.

I'm bangin' the drum
John C. Reilly is making noise and drawing attention to the cause of little people.

Your big day will come
John C. Reilly is hopeful that little people will one day be recognized and valued by society.

When they remake the wizard of Oz
This is a humorous reference to the role of little people in the original film, and a nod to the possibility of them being given more prominent roles in the future.

We'll pretend that you're flyin in space
This line is another example of encouraging little people to imagine a more empowered and expansive future for themselves.

So the dog will stop licking your face
This line is a lighthearted comment on the difficulties that little people may face in the world, and a reminder to see them as individuals with unique experiences.

Little Shoes, Little Pants
This line is a reminder of the physical differences between little people and others, but also highlights their humanity.

Little Song, Little Dance
Little people have their own unique talents and abilities, just like anyone else.

Little Heart, Little Mind
Despite their small stature, little people have the same capacity for love and thought as anyone else.

But your rights are as big as mine
This line is a call for equality and recognition of the rights of little people as full members of society.

Thank God I'm Tall
John C. Reilly acknowledges his own privilege and the ways in which being tall has given him advantages.

I won't let you fall
This line is a reassuring message to little people that they are not alone and that others will support and uplift them.

We're all midget, one and for all
This line is a statement of solidarity with little people and a recognition that we are all unique individuals, but ultimately share the same humanity.

Stand Up For The Little People!
This is a call to action for all of us to advocate for and support marginalized groups, including little people.