Gorgeous, gilded songwriting, Nick Wilson’s work is worth aligning next to Bon Iver or Ben Howard, with elements of Phoebe Bridgers’ emotional heft in there, too. As Nick puts it, he’s infatuated by the craft of songwriting. “The lovely thing about it,” he insists, “is that you can have these little pockets of space to play around in, but then you can do things really quickly off the back of them because they’re not quite tied in together. They can be separate things.”
Hold You Down
Nick Wilson Lyrics
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You're too hard on yourself,
And now you're throwing everything; everything we had is gone
I hope you find the one you need, so everything will be resolved
I hope you find the one you need to better yourself
'Cuz I always wanted the best for you, so please don't let anyone hold you down
It isn't getting easier
I tell myself it will all work out,
You need me less than I need you
'Cuz I always wanted the best for you, so please don't let anyone hold you down
And when things get better you grow old
Just know I will always remember you
'Cuz I always wanted the best for you, so please don't let anyone hold you down
In Nick Wilson's song Hold You Down, he addresses the struggles of watching someone he cares about constantly break themselves down in order to build themselves up. The line "You're too hard on yourself" speaks to the singer's concern for this person and their well-being. However, despite his efforts to be there for them, he realizes that they are throwing away everything they had together. The singer recognizes that he cannot force this person to change, but he hopes that they will find someone who will help them better themselves.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that he wants the best for this person and encourages them to not let anyone hold them down. He acknowledges that their situation is not getting any easier and that he needs them more than they need him, but he still wants them to succeed. The final lines of the song offer a message of hope and nostalgia for the future. Even though the two may grow apart, the singer will always remember and want the best for this person.
Overall, Hold You Down is a moving depiction of the power of caring for someone and wanting the best for them, even when they struggle to see it themselves. It is a reminder that we cannot always fix our loved one's problems, but we can still offer support and encouragement.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen you break yourself to build yourself up
I have witnessed you push yourself too hard to improve
You're too hard on yourself,
You are excessively critical of yourself
And now you're throwing everything; everything we had is gone
You are giving up on everything we had together
I hope you find the one you need, so everything will be resolved
I wish you find what you need to overcome your struggles
I hope you find the one you need to better yourself
I want you to discover someone or something that will help you improve as a person
'Cuz I always wanted the best for you, so please don't let anyone hold you down
Because I have always wished only the finest for you, don't allow anyone to hinder your progress
It isn't getting easier
It's getting more challenging
I tell myself it will all work out,
I convince myself that everything will eventually fall into place
But it's becoming clearer now
But now it's evident to me
You need me less than I need you
You rely on me less than I rely on you
'Cuz I always wanted the best for you, so please don't let anyone hold you down
Because I have always wanted the best for you, don't let anyone bring you down
And when things get better you grow old
When things improve, you will get older
Just know I will always remember you
Understand that I will never forget you
'Cuz I always wanted the best for you, so please don't let anyone hold you down
Because I have always wanted the best for you, don't let anyone hinder your advancement
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