The band consists of guitarist Gloria Estrada, accordionist and requintero Jose Carlos, bassist Alex Bendana, percussionist Miguel Ramirez, drummer Hugo Vargas and lead vocalist Marisoul, whose captivating voice sings about love, loss and heartbreak. Their influences range from Miles Davis to The Beatles, Zeppelin to Janis Joplin and Mercedes Sosa to Ramon Ayala. Ther common love of music and openness to all genres led them to the concept of La Santa Cecilia in 2007 – named after the patron saint of musicians.
La Santa Cecilia’s self-titled EP was recorded at Lo-Fi Studios in San Bernardino and the legendary Westlake Recording Studios in Hollywood. Their song “Chicle” was featured on the Emmy award-winning series Weeds, the independent feature Dish, and the documentary Re-Encounters about Oaxacan artist Alejandro Santiago. Their musician also be heard on KPFK's radio programs '4 O'clock Tuesday' with Gustavo Arellano and ' Travel Tips For Aztlan' with Mark Torres. The band made an on-camera appearance on HBO's Emmy award-winning hit show Entourage; the episode also featured the songs "Chicle" and "El Farol". The band also held a two- week residence for the L.A. Philharmonic- sponsored children's show Summer Sounds, where they performed their songs and acted so as to educate the community of Los Angeles on their very own cultural treasures.
The band's music has been used in television and movies, such as on the “Weeds” television program and TV series "The Bridge" (1-8).
You've Really Got A Hold On Me
La Santa Cecilia Lyrics
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Seems that I'm always thinkin' of you
You treat me badly, I love you madly
You've really got a hold on me
You really got a hold on me baby
I don't want you, but I need you
Don't wanna kiss you, but I need to oh oh
You've really got a hold on me
Baby, I love you and all I want you to do
Is just hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Tighter
I wanna leave you, don't wanna stay here
Don't wanna spend another day here
Oh you do me wrong now
My love is strong now
You've really got a hold on me
Baby, I love you and all I want you to do
Is just hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
The lyrics of La Santa Cecilia's song "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" delve into the complex dynamics of love and the struggle between wanting someone and knowing they are not good for you. The opening lines, "I don't like you, but I love you, Seems that I'm always thinkin' of you," highlight the conflicting emotions the singer experiences. Despite not liking the person, they cannot help but have feelings for them, constantly occupying their thoughts.
The lyrics continue to express the contradictory nature of the relationship, with lines such as "You treat me badly, I love you madly." This indicates that even though the person's actions may be hurtful, the singer's love for them remains strong. The repetition of the phrase "You really got a hold on me" emphasizes the suffocating grip the person has on the singer's emotions.
In the chorus, the lyrics convey the singer's need for physical affection, even though they may not want to be involved with the person on an emotional level. The plea to be held tighter reflects the conflicting desires for comfort and intimacy, despite the toxic nature of the relationship.
The closing lines, "I wanna leave you, don't wanna stay here, Don't wanna spend another day here," reveal a sense of desperation and a desire for liberation. Despite the strong love the singer feels, they acknowledge that it is not healthy to continue in this cycle. The repetition of "You've really got a hold on me" at the end reinforces the power the person holds over the singer's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like you, but I love you
Despite not having positive feelings towards you, I have a deep emotional attachment to you.
Seems that I'm always thinkin' of you
You constantly occupy my thoughts and I cannot seem to get you out of my mind.
You treat me badly, I love you madly
Even though you mistreat me, my love for you is intense and unwavering.
You've really got a hold on me
You possess a strong power over me, exerting control and influence in my life.
You really got a hold on me baby
My attachment to you is so potent that it consumes me, oh dear.
I don't want you, but I need you
Despite not desiring your presence, I have a strong dependency on you.
Don't wanna kiss you, but I need to oh oh
Although I have no desire to engage in physical intimacy with you, there is a compelling need for it deep within me.
You do me wrong now, my love is strong now
Even though you mistreat me, my love for you has grown stronger.
Baby, I love you and all I want you to do
Darling, my love for you is immense and all I ask is for you to reciprocate.
Is just hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
All I crave is your embrace, to have you hold me close and provide me with the comfort I long for.
Tighter
I yearn for you to hold me even more tightly, to provide a sense of security and stability.
I wanna leave you, don't wanna stay here
I have the desire to end our relationship, as I no longer wish to remain in this situation.
Don't wanna spend another day here
I strongly oppose the idea of enduring another day in this state of existence with you.
Oh you do me wrong now
Your actions towards me are unjust and hurtful, causing me distress and pain.
My love is strong now
Despite the mistreatment, my love for you has grown even more resilient and unyielding.
You've really got a hold on me
You retain a firm grip on my emotions and actions, having significant control over me.
Baby, I love you and all I want you to do
Sweetheart, my love for you is undeniable, and my only request is for you to reciprocate those feelings.
Is just hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
All I desire is to be in your arms, to feel your embrace and be comforted by your presence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Robinson Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ruben Serna
I don't like you
But i love you
Seems that i'm always
Thinking of you
Oh, oh, oh,
You treat me badly
I love you madly
You've really got a hold on me
You've really got a hold on me, baby
I don't want you,
But i need you
Don't want to kiss you
But i need you
Oh, oh, oh
You do me wrong now
My love is strong now
You've really got a hold on me
You've really got a hold on me, baby
I love you and all i want you to do
Is just hold me, please, hold me, squeeze,hold me
Tied up. tied up.
I want to leave you
Don't want to stay here
Don't want to spend another day here
Oh, oh, oh, i want to split now
I just can quit now
You've really got a hold on me
You've really got a hold on me, baby
I love you and all i want you to do
Is just hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
You've really got a hold on me
You've really got a hold on me
Martha Yérelin Jiménez del Ángel
LETRA
I don't like you
But i love you
Seems that i'm always
Thinking of you
Oh, oh, oh,
You treat me badly
I love you madly
You've really got a hold on me
You've really got a hold on me, baby
I don't want you,
But i need you
Don't want to kiss you
But i need you
Oh, oh, oh
You do me wrong now
My love is strong now
You've really got a hold on me
You've really got a hold on me, baby
I love you and all i want you to do
Is just hold me, hold me,hold me
Tied up.
I want to leave you
Don't want to stay here
Don't want to spend another day here
Oh, oh, oh, you do me wrong now
My love is strong now
You've really got a hold on me
You've really got a hold on me, baby
I love you and all i want you to do
Is just hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Jaime Padierna
Puro talento mexicano... Uno de los países más hermosos o el más hermoso y con una cultura envidiable... Viva México...
Glaciar Lápiz
México-americanos.
Chicanos pues.
Grace Sea
Jaime Padierna De hecho son de Estados Unidos
Jacqueline Armijo
SO BEAUTIFUL. THIS. YOU ALL. ARE EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED. Makes my heart happy seeing a Latina cover a song like this. Shows what I ALREADY knew. How versatile we are. Loved y'alls spin on it. So lovely<3
Benjamín Luna
It's amazing I love her way of singing. Exactly what I need for my sad nights :'(
Lupe Gomez
Yes yes yes! La Santa Cecilia literally fills my heart ♥️
Nube Méndez
Benjamín Luna I feel you ☺
Miguel Osvaldo Flores Dominguez
Gran interpretación de una gran canción que quedó inmortalizada cuando el grupo más grande de la historia la grabó para su segundo disco.
Una hermosa canción que captura algo de la hermosa música de los 50's.
theresa Hernandez
This soulful cover is so beautiful. Touched my boy friends heart who lost his mom thank you this means so on much to us in our healing process
andrea chavez
bendiciones para esta agrupacion en general, son unos divinos, dios me los protega y les de mucho mucho