Hold On Tight
Justin Bieber Lyrics


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Every birthday, every birthday

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go
(Lips won't let me go, lips won't let me go, oh)
They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go

Don't let this go to your head
But you're the best, I've ever had
Not to mention
That thing is swollen
You got me oh so in a trance

Something like a Ziploc, but a lip lock
Want you wrapped around my arm like a wrist watch
Oh, so hard walking out
Got me stuck like crazy glue, ooh

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go
(Lips won't let me go, lips won't let me go, oh)

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go

Got me tossing, turning in the bed
Your place is where I rather be instead
You don't know your strength
Missing you is like adrenaline
Oh, when you got me in a gridlock
What a great spot
Yeah, that turned up kind of love and it just won't stop
No, so hard walking out
Got me stuck like crazy glue, ooh babe

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go
(Lips won't let me go, lips won't let me go, oh)

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go, no babay

Holding back the faces I would make
I'm a fan and you're the rock star
Making it hard on me
Visualize a monster
'Cause you're too bad for me
Shot that arrow, I'm hit
Need you right near me
Trying to maintain, so don't mind if I turn away (no, no)
I try to maintain, so don't mind if I turn away

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go
(Lips won't let me go, lips won't let me go, oh)

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight




Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go

Overall Meaning

In Justin Bieber’s song “Hold Tight”, he sings about being in a relationship where he can’t let go of his partner, and they can’t let go of him either. He describes how they hold on tight, particularly to their lips, indicating that they just can’t resist each other. Bieber also compliments his partner, saying that they’re the best he’s ever had and their skills are impressive. He can’t resist their passion and feels like he’s in a trance whenever they’re together.


The singer creates an image of him being stuck in a gridlock with his partner, feeling as if he’s glued to them. He can’t get enough of their love, and their presence is like an adrenaline rush to him. The lyrics emphasize the physical and emotional intimacy between the couple, with Bieber saying that he’d rather be in bed with them than anywhere else. The bridge of the song talks about Bieber struggling to keep his emotions in check when he’s with his partner. He pictures them as a monster who’s too good for him but still finds it hard to let go.


Overall, “Hold Tight” is a song about the intense connection between two people in love. The lyrics describe how they’re physically and emotionally attracted to each other, and they can’t let go even if they wanted to.


Line by Line Meaning

Every birthday, every birthday
Every time we are intimate, they hold on tight


Yeah, they hold on tight
They hold onto me tightly when we are intimate


Ooh, they hold on tight
They hold onto me with intense passion


Them lips won't let me go (Lips won't let me go, lips won't let me go, oh)
I am deeply captivated by their kiss and cannot easily break free


Don't let this go to your head, but you're the best, I've ever had
You are the most skilled and satisfying partner I have ever had


Not to mention that thing is swollen
Your lips are full and desirable


You got me oh so in a trance
You have me entranced and deeply under your spell


Something like a Ziploc, but a lip lock
Our kiss is so strong and secure, it feels like a seal on a Ziploc bag


Want you wrapped around my arm like a wrist watch
I desire to have you close to me and on me at all times


Oh, so hard walking out
Leaving you is very difficult and painful


Got me stuck like crazy glue, ooh
I am completely stuck on you and cannot easily let go


Got me tossing, turning in the bed
I am restless and cannot sleep when you are not with me


Your place is where I rather be instead
I prefer to be with you over anywhere else


You don't know your strength
You do not realize how much power you hold over me


Missing you is like adrenaline
The excitement and rush I feel when I am with you is addictive


Oh, when you got me in a gridlock
When we are together, I am completely stuck and cannot move


What a great spot
Being with you is the perfect place to be


Yeah, that turned up kind of love and it just won't stop
Our passionate love is intense and never-ending


No, so hard walking out
Leaving you is extremely difficult


Got me stuck like crazy glue, ooh babe
I am completely captivated and cannot let go


Holding back the faces I would make
I am trying to control my expressions of pleasure


I'm a fan and you're the rock star
I am in awe of you and consider you the star of the show


Making it hard on me
You are making it difficult for me to resist you


Visualize a monster
You have such an intense and powerful effect on me that it is almost scary


'Cause you're too bad for me
You are too irresistible and tempting for me to resist


Shot that arrow, I'm hit
You have struck me with your irresistible love and charm


Need you right near me
I require your physical presence and closeness


Trying to maintain, so don't mind if I turn away (no, no)
I am trying to keep my composure and not become too overwhelmed


They hold on tight
They hold onto me with intense passion


Ooh, they hold on tight
They hold onto me with intense passion


Them lips won't let me go (Lips won't let me go, lips won't let me go, oh)
I am deeply captivated by their kiss and cannot easily break free


Yeah, they hold on tight
They hold onto me tightly when we are intimate


Them lips won't let me go
I am deeply captivated by their kiss and cannot easily break free




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Ashley Joi Sadler, Dominic J. Jordan, Jamal F. Rashid, James M. Giannos, Jason P D Boyd, Justin Bieber

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@domenicabolanos2204

Lyrics ♥

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won’t let me go
(Lips won’t let me go, lips won’t let me go, oh)

They hold on tight (they hold on tight)
Yeah, they hold on tight (they hold on tight)
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won’t let me go
(Lips won’t let me go, lips won’t let me go, oh)

Don’t let this go to your head
But you’re the best I’ve ever had
Not to mention
That thing is swollen
You got me, oh, so in a trance

Something like a zip lock, but a lip lock
Want you wrapped 'round my arm like a wrist watch
Oh, so hard walking out
Got me stuck like crazy glue, ooh

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won’t let me go
(Lips won’t let me go, lips won’t let me go, oh)

They hold on tight (they hold on tight)
Yeah, they hold on tight (they hold on tight)
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won’t let me go

Got me tossing, turning in the bed
Your place is where I'd rather be instead
You don’t know your strength
Missing you is like adrenaline

Oh, when you got me in a grid lock
What a great spot
Yeah, that turned up kind of love and it just won’t stop
No, so hard walking out
Got me stuck like crazy glue, ooh babe

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won’t let me go
(Lips won’t let me go, lips won’t let me go, oh)

They hold on tight (they hold on tight)
Yeah, they hold on tight (they hold on tight)
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won’t let me go, oh, baby

Holding back the faces I would make
I’m a fan and you’re the rock star
Making it hard on me
Visualize a monster
‘Cause you’re too bad for me
Shot that arrow, I’m hit
Need you right near me
Trying to maintain, so don’t mind if I turn away (no, no)
I try to maintain, so don’t mind if I turn away, ooh

They hold on tight
They hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won’t let me go
(Lips won’t let me go, lips won’t let me go, oh)

They hold on tight (they hold on tight)
Yeah, they hold on tight (they hold tight)
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won’t let me go, no



@konstadinabozatzi8458

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go
(Lips won't let me go, lips won't let me go, oh)

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go

Don't let this go to your head
But you're the best, I've ever had
Not to mention
That thing is swollen
You got me oh so in a trance

Something like a Ziploc, but a lip lock
Want you wrapped around my arm like a wrist watch
Oh, so hard walking out
Got me stuck like crazy glue, ooh

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go
(Lips won't let me go, lips won't let me go, oh)

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go

Got me tossing, turning in the bed
Your place is where I rather be instead
You don't know your strength
Missing you is like adrenaline
Oh, when you got me in a gridlock
What a great spot
Yeah, that turned up kind of love and it just won't stop
No, so hard walking out
Got me stuck like crazy glue, ooh babe

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go
(Lips won't let me go, lips won't let me go, oh)

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go, no babay

Holding back the faces I would make
I'm a fan and you're the rock star
Making it hard on me
Visualize a monster
'Cause you're too bad for me
Shot that arrow, I'm hit
Need you right near me
Trying to maintain, so don't mind if I turn away (no, no)
I try to maintain, so don't mind if I turn away

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go
(Lips won't let me go, lips won't let me go, oh)

They hold on tight
Yeah, they hold on tight
Ooh, they hold on tight
Them lips won't let me go



All comments from YouTube:

@livh3065

i think justin sounds way better as an r&b singer rather than a pop singer

@Youtube_slayer

liv H agreee

@eirene4114

Both

@MsBubblezz1234

liv H sameee

@paprika6518

absolutely! remember that Usher mentored Bieber

@woke1497

Well he started out singing rn b lol. Then moved to pop

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@yourgirlfriendwannabeme

This still has me in a chokehold. I remember being 15 and obsessed with this

@crazy4corbinbleux

This EP literally made up the soundtrack to my College experience. Every time I hear the intro of 'Heartbreaker', the funky groove of 'Rollercoaster', the chorus of 'Hold Tight' or the nostalgic 'Swap It Out' I almost get into tears. If I close my eyes I think of walking through Boulder campus with my headphones in, fresh snow covering the ground and tree branches, studying for my exams, working out at the rec center, getting dressed to go to a party. Justin, thank you for making the songs that will bring me back to some of the greatest times of my life growing up- leaving home for the first time and becoming a young adult.

@yourgirlfriendwannabeme

@@crazy4corbinbleux yeah swap it out and heartbreaker are top tier ! Rnbieber is the best !

@lifewithtiya.

I'm telling you still bumping in 2023

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