Hold Me Down
Morale Lyrics

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I'm talking in my sleep
Unrested, far from peace
Free falling in a dream
My punches never reach
Running red through my eyes
Yeah it takes me away
Time i face my disguise
But i won't be afraid

No I'm not afraid
Bite my tongue to react
I always know how to act
Resided to a cell
I'm a hazard to my health
Running red through my eyes
Yeah it takes me away
Time i face my disguise
But i won't be afraid
I'm not sure how i sleep
With it's arms under me
Hold me down and silence me
I've carried on too long with a voice that never sleeps
Running red through my eyes
Yeah it takes me away
Time i face my disguise

But i won't be afraid
No I'm not afraid

Overall Meaning

In Morale's song Hold Me Down, the lyrics reflect the internal struggles and conflicts of the singer. The song begins with the singer confessing that they are talking in their sleep, and they are far from at peace. The dreams they have are filled with anxiety and fear as they always seem to be falling while fighting an invisible enemy that they can't defeat. The red that is running through their eyes signifies the rage and anger that they feel deep inside. Despite the chaos and confusion, the singer is still not afraid, and they openly admit that they wear a disguise to hide their true emotions. It's the only way they can survive.

As the song progresses, the singer mentions that they bite their tongue to react and always know how to act. This could mean that the singer is hiding their true feelings and thoughts to conform to the expectations of society. They feel like they're living in a prison, and they know that they're a danger to their own health. However, they're determined to face their inner demons and not be afraid.

Towards the end of the song, the singer mentions that they don't know how they can sleep with the arms of their anxiety wrapped around them. They feel like they've been carrying their anxieties for too long and want to be silenced. They want someone to hold them down and make it all stop. The singer concludes by stating that they won't be afraid anymore, and they will work towards achieving inner peace and tranquility.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm talking in my sleep
I'm restless, unable to find peace, and my subconscious is trying to communicate something to me.

Unrested, far from peace
I'm not calm, and my mind is not at ease, causing me distress.

Free falling in a dream
I feel like I'm losing control and falling into the unknown, even in my dreams.

My punches never reach
I feel helpless and unable to defend myself or fight back.

Running red through my eyes
I'm consumed by negative emotions such as anger, fear, or sadness.

Yeah it takes me away
These negative emotions are overwhelming and seem to transport me to a different place mentally.

Time i face my disguise
It's time for me to confront my true self and stop hiding behind a façade or pretending to be someone I'm not.

But i won't be afraid
Despite feeling vulnerable and exposed, I'm determined to face my true identity without fear.

Bite my tongue to react
I often hold back from expressing my thoughts, feelings, or reactions.

I always know how to act
I'm good at hiding my true self and putting on a performance for others, even though it's not my authentic self.

Resided to a cell
I'm trapped and feel confined in my own mental space.

I'm a hazard to my health
My mental state is affecting my physical well-being and putting myself in danger.

I'm not sure how i sleep
I don't know how I can rest or feel at ease when my mind is so restless and full of anxiety.

With it's arms under me
I feel like my anxiety and negative emotions are weighing me down and holding me back from living my life.

Hold me down and silence me
I want to be free of my negative emotions and have them silenced so that I can finally be at peace.

I've carried on too long with a voice that never sleeps
I've been living with my negative thoughts and emotions for too long, and they never seem to go away or give me any rest.

No I'm not afraid
Despite all the difficulties I'm facing, I'm resolute and not afraid to face them head-on.

Writer(s): simon harvey

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1 Corinthians 15:3 - For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
1 Corinthians 15:4 - And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Acts 16:31 - And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy House.
Hebrews 10:14 - “For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.”
Ephesians 1:13 - In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
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