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.”
Let Me Hold You
Nick Wilson Lyrics
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In your eyes is telling me we can't go on
'Cause we've had all night
And we still can't find the line between what's right and wrong
(Oh, we can't go on)
Just let me hold you
I'll run my fingers through your hair
Let me know that you're still there
It's like I told you
The world is warmer underneath
I know you find it hard to breathe
So let me hold you, you
Just let me hold you
And let me hold you, you
Just let me hold you
We've been there before
Reaching the end but forgetting the reason we started this for
And all of our flaws
Laid out beneath us, there's no need to keep building up these walls
(Oh, we can't go on)
Just let me hold you
I'll run my fingers through your hair
Let our ghosts loose
Let me know that you're still there
It's like I told you
The world is warmer underneath
I know you find it hard to breathe
So let me hold you, you
Just let me hold you
And let me hold you, you
Just let me hold you
Put your head on my shoulder
The warmth of my touch, the cool of the water
Put your head on my shoulder
The warmth of my touch, the cool of the water
Just let me hold you
I'll run my fingers through your hair
Let our ghosts loose
Let me know that you're still there
It's like I told you
The world is warmer underneath
I know you find it hard to breathe
So let me hold you, you
Just let me hold you
And let me hold you, you
Just let me hold you
In the song "Let Me Hold You" by Nick Wilson, the singer is addressing someone they care about deeply, trying to connect with them physically and emotionally. The opening lines suggest that the relationship is in a precarious state, with uncertainties creeping in about the future. The use of the phrase "what's right and wrong" suggests that the relationship may be causing strain on the singer's conscience or the couple may be going through a difficult time in their lives.
However, the singer offers a simple solution: to hold the other person close, to provide comfort and warmth. The repetition of the phrase "let me hold you" reinforces this desire for physical closeness. The singer offers a message of hope, suggesting that the world is more nurturing than it seems and that they can withstand the difficulties they are facing.
The repetition of the phrase "let me hold you" gives the song a sense of emotional weight, emphasizing the singer's desire for physical and emotional closeness. The song's language is atmospheric, using the phrases "ghosts loose" and "the cool of the water" to heighten the emotional and sensory world that the singer is trying to create. The result is a gentle, tender, and comforting song that offers a hopeful vision of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Something shining
In your eyes is telling me we can't go on
The shine in your eyes reveals to me that our relationship is not sustainable.
'Cause we've had all night
And we still can't find the line between what's right and wrong
(Oh, we can't go on)
Despite having spent a lot of time together, we cannot distinguish between right and wrong, and this cannot continue.
Just let me hold you
I'll run my fingers through your hair
Let our ghosts loose
Let me know that you're still there
Allow me to hold you, and I will reassure you that you're still present and close to me by running my fingers through your hair and releasing our ghosts, letting go of any demons from our past.
It's like I told you
The world is warmer underneath
I know you find it hard to breathe
I've mentioned before that the world feels much better when you're close to me. I understand that you have struggles, and it's challenging to cope and breathe in difficult situations.
We've been there before
Reaching the end but forgetting the reason we started this for
And all of our flaws
Laid out beneath us, there's no need to keep building up these walls
(Oh, we can't go on)
We've encountered moments where we felt like we lost sight of the underlying motive to pursue this connection, our flaws exposed. There is no need to keep putting up emotional barriers; we cannot continue like this.
Put your head on my shoulder
The warmth of my touch, the cool of the water
Put your head on my shoulder
The warmth of my touch, the cool of the water
Place your head onto my shoulder, where you can feel the warmth of my touch and the cool feeling of the water at the same time.
Just let me hold you
I'll run my fingers through your hair
Let our ghosts loose
Let me know that you're still there
Let me embrace you, and I'll ease your mind by releasing the ghosts of the past and assuring you through touch that you are present with me.
So let me hold you, you
Just let me hold you
And let me hold you, you
Just let me hold you
Allow me to hold and comfort you so that we can remain together.
Writer(s): Nicholas William Atkinson, Edward James Holloway, Nick Wilson
Contributed by Mason L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Conceição Soares
Algo brilhante
Em seus olhos, está me dizendo que não podemos continuar
Porque nós tivemos a noite toda
E ainda não conseguimos encontrar a linha entre o que é certo e errado
(Oh não podemos continuar)
Apenas me deixe te abraçar
Eu vou passar meus dedos pelo seu cabelo
Deixe nosso fantasma solto
Deixe-me saber que você ainda está lá
É como eu te disse
O mundo está mais quente embaixo
Eu sei que você acha difícil respirar
Então deixe-me te abraçar, você
Apenas me deixe te abraçar
E deixe-me te abraçar, você
Apenas me deixe te abraçar
Nós já estivemos lá antes
Chegar ao fim, mas esquecendo a razão pela qual começamos isso para
Em todas as nossas falhas
Deitadas abaixo de nós, não há necessidade de continuar construindo essas paredes
(Oh não podemos continuar)
Apenas me deixe te abraçar
Eu vou passar meus dedos pelo seu cabelo
Deixe nosso fantasma solto
Deixe-me saber que você ainda está lá
É como eu te disse
O mundo está mais quente embaixo
Eu sei que você acha difícil respirar
Então deixe-me te abraçar, você
Apenas me deixe te abraçar
E deixe-me te abraçar, você
Apenas me deixe te abraçar
Coloque sua cabeça nos meus ombros
O calor do meu toque
O frio da água
Coloque sua cabeça nos meus ombros
O calor do meu toque
O frio da água
Apenas me deixe te abraçar
Eu vou passar meus dedos pelo seu cabelo
Deixe nosso fantasma solto
Deixe-me saber que você ainda está lá
É como eu te disse
O mundo está mais quente embaixo
Eu sei que você acha difícil respirar
Então deixe-me te abraçar, você
Apenas me deixe te abraçar
E deixe-me te abraçar, você
Apenas me deixe te abraçar
Justine
Beautiful as always 😍 Thank you for your music Nick 😊💗
sarscov
U are so underrated like wtf ur songs give me chills I loove it
Naomi Garcia
I’m so in love with the lyrics and this video is just so beautiful. You’re amazing. Hopefully I get to see you grow up more and more as an artist. ♥️
hyperborean72
This is a fantastic song sung by an amazing voice.
juniormmmm
I've followed you for years (prior to the videos disappearing), and I am super impressed by your new mature sound. I wish you much continued success!
emmairvine75
Your cover of think twice came up on my Spotify. You have an amazing voice ❤️
Juhi C
Why is he so underrated?! This deserves so much more :(
Rudyard Paniagua
Great song! Can't stop listening to♥️
Quintin Turner
This song makes me think of one person and it's a beautiful feeling to have someone like that ☺️
Cesar Orta
This dude is soooooooooo underrated, high quality videos, and impresive songs, just to have 17k, wtf