The pair first gained recognition from their covers of popular Hip-Hop and Pop songs posted on YouTube. After offers from various record companies, the duo signed with Sony and Epic Records in June 2011.
Karmin is a collision of Nick’s Classic Rock upbringing and Jazz education (a trained trombonist) and Amy’s R&B influence and Pop background. Together they found music at its simplest form, percussion and voice.
In 2017, the duo took a break on Karmin to focus on another project known as "Qveen Herby".
Hold It Against Me
Karmin Lyrics
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Please forgive me
If i'm coming on too strong
Hate to stare
But you're winning
And they're playing my favorite song
Wanna whisper in your ear
Make it clear, little question
Wanna know just how you feel
If i said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If i said i want your body now
Would you hold it against me
Cause you feel like paradise
And i need a vacation tonight
So if i said i want your body now
Would you hold it against me
Hey, you might think that i'm crazy
But you know i'm just your type
I 'mma be little hazy
But you just cannot deny
There's a spark in between us
When we're dancin' on the floor
I want more, wanna see it,
So i'm askin' you tonight
If i said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If i said i want your body now
Would you hold it against me
Cause you feel like paradise
And i need a vacation tonight
So if i said i want your body now
Would you hold it against me
If i said i want your body
Would you hold it against me
Gimme something good
Don't wanna wait, i want it now
Drop it like a hood
And show me how you work it out
Alright
If i said my heart was beating loud
If i said i want your body now
Would you hold it against me
If i said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If i said i want your body now
Would you hold it against me
Cause you feel like paradise
And i need a vacation tonight
So if i said i want your body now
Would you hold it against me
The first stanza of Karmin's song "Hold It Against Me" suggests that the singer is interested in someone so much, that they are at the point where they may be acting too aggressively for comfort. Although the focus of the song is primarily about the physical attraction between the two people, it also hints at an emotional aspect when the singer asks if they can "escape the crowd somehow." The lyric "make it clear, little question, wanna know just how you feel" indicates that the singer is interested in more than just a casual fling and actually wants to know the other person's emotional connection towards them.
In the second stanza, the singer starts to make it clear that there is a physical attraction between the two of them, and they want to move forward, asking if the person would hold it against them if they expressed their desires, and making it clear that they believe the other person is their type. The lyric "there's a spark in between us, when we're dancing on the floor" is a great indication that the attraction goes beyond just physical and highlights a growing mutual understanding.
Overall, the song is an expression of strong, yet controlled, feelings of attraction and underlying emotions, with a hint of vulnerability. The lyrics invite the listener into an intimate space where they can explore their desires and feelings, making it both relatable and emotive.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey over there
I'm trying to get your attention.
Please forgive me
I hope I'm not being too forward.
If i'm coming on too strong
Let me know if I am.
Hate to stare
I don't want to make you uncomfortable.
But you're winning
You have my attention.
And they're playing my favorite song
The atmosphere is just right.
So come in a little closer
I want to be closer to you.
Wanna whisper in your ear
I want to share a secret with you.
Make it clear, little question
I have a question for you.
Wanna know just how you feel
I want to understand your feelings.
If i said my heart was beating loud
My heart is racing when I'm with you.
If we could escape the crowd somehow
I want to be alone with you.
If i said i want your body now
I'm attracted to you and want to take things further.
Would you hold it against me
Would you be upset with me for saying that?
Cause you feel like paradise
Being with you feels amazing.
And i need a vacation tonight
I want to escape reality and be with you.
Hey, you might think that i'm crazy
I might come off as crazy for saying this.
But you know i'm just your type
I feel like we have a connection.
I 'mma be little hazy
I might not be thinking clearly right now.
But you just cannot deny
There's something between us that's hard to ignore.
There's a spark in between us
There's a chemistry between us.
When we're dancin' on the floor
I feel a connection when we dance together.
I want more, wanna see it,
I want to explore this feeling more.
So i'm askin' you tonight
I'm asking for your consent.
Gimme something good
I want to experience something great with you.
Don't wanna wait, i want it now
I don't want to wait any longer.
Drop it like a hood
Let's get down to business.
And show me how you work it out
I want to see what you're capable of.
If i said i want your body
I'm attracted to you and want to take things further.
Would you hold it against me
Would you be upset with me for saying that?
Contributed by Amelia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hantono Shi
i am glad this song is sang by Britney spears.. there were some songs that are NOT suitable for some good voice