That's The Hold
Kim Mitchell Lyrics


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When I'm in love
To the earths edge I go
When I'm in love
I want the sun and the moon before me
When I'm in love
You might say I want too much
When I'm in love
I want you and me beside you and me
Baby that's the hold
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me

When I'm in love
Straight for the sole I go
When I'm in love
My heart goes hot my heart goes cold
When I'm in love
Ya I breathe nervous energy

When I'm in love
I want you and me beside you and me
Baby that's the hold
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me

I don't want us to die in a lover's dream
I don't want to us to play in a final scene
I don't want this to be a lover's dream
I'd rather freak out and make a scene

I don't want us to die in a lover's dream
I don't want to us to play in a final scene
I don't want this to be a lover's dream
I'd rather freak out and make a scene

That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got





That's the hold [Repeat x3]

Overall Meaning

In this song, Kim Mitchell sings about the overwhelming power of love and the grip it can have on someone. He explains that when he is in love, he feels like he would do anything to be with that person, even if it means going to the "earth's edge" or wanting the sun and the moon. Mitchell also admits that he may want too much when he is in love and that it can make him feel nervous and anxious.


The chorus repeats the phrase "That's the hold you got on me" which highlights the intensity of the love and the way it has taken hold of his heart and mind. Additionally, Mitchell expresses a fear of the relationship ending in a "lover's dream" or "final scene" and instead wishes to make a lasting impact through passionate outbursts and an authentic connection.


Overall, the lyrics suggest that love can be all-consuming, nerve-wracking, and exhilarating all at the same time, and that the hold it can have on a person is a powerful and transformative feeling.


Line by Line Meaning

When I'm in love
Being in love brings on a completely new set of emotions and behaviors


To the earths edge I go
Love makes me feel like I could go to the ends of the earth for the person I love


I want the sun and the moon before me
Being in love makes me feel like I want it all


You might say I want too much
Some people may think my desires in love are unreasonable


I want you and me beside you and me
When I'm in love, I want to be completely intertwined with the person I love


Baby that's the hold
This intense desire for love is what you have over me


That's the hold you got on me
My love and desire for you is what you have control over


Straight for the sole I go
Being in love takes over my whole being


My heart goes hot my heart goes cold
Being in love brings on a rollercoaster of emotions


Ya I breathe nervous energy
Being in love makes me feel both excited and anxious at the same time


I'd rather freak out and make a scene
I don't want our love to fizzle out slowly, I'd rather us go out with a bang


I don't want us to die in a lover's dream
I don't want our love to be just a fantasy or a dream that fades away


I don't want to us to play in a final scene
I don't want our love to end with an anticlimactic ending


That's the hold [Repeat x3]
The hold that love has over me is strong and all-encompassing




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Cyrus' guitar and lift

he is very underrated his riffs and solos are very creative

James Docherty

Dream on

Colin Morra

I've always loved listening to Kim since I was 10 years old and my mom would play his albums non-stop at our summer cottage.

insane .zebra

holy fuck same here my dad always played his albums and i have distinct memory of hearing his music at the cottage

Geoff Edwards

Love this song and love Kim Mitchell.

playinguitarful

great song love the guitar work

superfluppe

Rush, Saga & Kim ....Canada's foremost progressive artists. But because he's so damn entertaining Kim's the man I can listen to for hours and hours . Kim & Peter Fredette's vocal parts make all the difference.

Athalene Barnella

until trailer park boys I never heard of Kim Mitchel now I can not get enough of Kim Mitchel Thank You T P B !!!!

D.W

Best show ever which I just found recently

The Utter Nerve Of That Woman

I met Kim Mitchell when he played the Forge in Victoria BC circa '89. Just as friendly as can be, with a twinkle of mischievousness in his eye, Mr. Mitchell was a pleasure to meet.

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