Hold me
Juliana Hale Lyrics
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You know it was bound to happen
Yea we make mistakes
But it′s okay baby who's counting
Bottle up your kiss and drink it all day, all day
When you′re gone I miss ya, wish that you'd stay, you'd stay
Or let me fall apart
In your arms
In your arms
In your arms
Yea hold me together
Or let me fall apart
In your arms
In your arms
In your arms
Got them lips like lilac
And they sing me to sleep
Every night you′re by my side, it′s kinda nice I can't deny
I love you
Those words used to scare me
It′s so new
These feelings set me free
Bottle up your kiss and drink it all day, all day
When you're gone I miss ya, miss ya, wish that you′d stay
So hold me together
Or let me fall apart
In your arms
In your arms
In your arms
Yea hold me together
Or let me fall apart
In your arms
In your arms
In your arms
Oooh, ohh
Oooh, oh
Oooh, oh
Oooh, ohh
Hold me together
In your arms, in your arms
Hold me together
In your arms, in your arms, in your arms, in your arms
The lyrics to "Hold Me" by Juliana Hale speak beautifully of the paradox of love. The first two lines suggest that spilling wine on a Wednesday was inevitable, meaning that the couple knew that they were bound to make mistakes. The next two lines shift from the negative implication of mistakes, to an acceptance that they are okay, and there's no need to keep track of them. Essentially saying, "let's roll with the punches." The lyrics become more intense when the singer describes the longing that she feels when she's apart from her partner. She wishes that he would stay with her, and that becomes the anchor for the chorus. The chorus has a conflicting message, as it asks the listener to either "hold me together or let me fall apart." This idea may seem confusing, but it’s a perfect representation of the contrasts in love. Love can create a sense of security, but it can also make one feel like they are on the edge of falling apart. The singer pleads that it is safer to be "in your arms" than to be left on her own.
The second verse deepens the tone of love between the couple. The singer compares her lover's kiss to lilacs, a symbol of purity, innocence, and the first emotions of love. The words "sing me to sleep" imply that the kiss brings comfort and safety, which are essential feelings when someone is in love. Speaking the words "I love you" is a monumental moment for any relationship, and it is no exception in this song. The singer acknowledges that it was frightening at first, but the emotions that come with love have helped her break free from her fears. The last half of the song becomes a plea to stay in love, with the same repeating lines in the chorus. The song seems to say that any love is better than no love at all, and to be held and comforted in the arms of the one you love is a better fate than being on your own.
Line by Line Meaning
Spilling wine on Wednesday
It's a casual mistake, such things happen.
You know it was bound to happen
Mistakes are bound to happen and it's okay.
Yea we make mistakes
Making mistakes is a part of life.
But it's okay baby who's counting
It's okay, nobody is counting or judging.
Bottle up your kiss and drink it all day, all day
She cherishes the kiss and wants to savor it all day long.
When you're gone I miss ya, wish that you'd stay, you'd stay
She misses her partner when they are not together and wants them to stay longer.
So hold me together
The singer wants her partner to hold her, providing support.
Or let me fall apart
Alternatively, the artist is willing to fall apart and break down.
In your arms
Her partner is the source of comfort and stability.
Yea hold me together
Re-emphasizing the desire for support and love from the partner.
Got them lips like lilac
Her partner has soft and sweet lips that remind her of lilac flowers.
And they sing me to sleep
The artist falls asleep peacefully with her partner's kisses.
Every night you're by my side, it's kinda nice I can't deny
She enjoys spending every night with her partner and likes how it feels.
I love you
The singer loves her partner and is not afraid to express it anymore.
Those words used to scare me
Saying 'I love you' used to be scary for her, but not anymore.
It's so new
Being in love is something new and exciting for the artist.
These feelings set me free
Being in love has given her a sense of liberation.
Oooh, ohh
Non-verbal sounds that express emotion and enhance the mood of the song.
Hold me together
Re-emphasizing the desire for support and love from the partner.
In your arms, in your arms
She wants to be held by her partner and find comfort in their embrace.
In your arms, in your arms, in your arms, in your arms
The repetition of this line emphasizes that the artist wants nothing more than to be held tightly by her partner forever.
Writer(s): Derek Minor, Juiana Hale
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elo
hiii, i just randomly found you and that’s a sweet song to start the day with. I don’t know why but I feel like a guitar cover would be great with this song
Juliana Hale
ahh omg thank you so much! I'm so glad you found it. its funny you say that because I actually just posted an acoustic version of it!
Emilia
Hi, where can I find the lyrics of this beautiful song? I don’t know them and I want to sing it so badddd!!
Maria Amador
Such a good vibe hope it works 🫢❤️
WANDA MAXIMOF
this somg has a rlly good vibe to it
Maria Amador
also you’re so gorgeous