Strong
One Direction Lyrics

My hands, your hands
The hands of both the individuals are tied together like two ships drifting aimlessly.

Tied up like two ships
The hands and hearts of both the individuals are tied together like two ships adrift in the sea.

Drifting, weightless
The individuals are drifting away from each other without any weight or tension, as they are tied together.

Waves try to break it
Their relationship is constantly being tested by different factors, but they try to withstand the waves.

I'd do anything to save it
The individuals are willing to do whatever it takes to sustain their relationship.

Why is it so hard to say it?
Both of them find it hard to express their love for each other, despite being bound together.

My heart, your heart
The hearts of both the individuals are together, yet separate - like bookends that hold the pages of their relationship.

Sit tight like book ends
Their hearts are holding the pages of their love story together like bookends, but they are not in sync.

Pages between us
There are different pages between them, representing the various stages of their relationship.

Written with no end
Their story has no definite end, and they don't know where it will take them.

So many words we're not saying
Despite being together, the individuals are not expressing their feelings to each other.

Don't wanna wait 'til it's gone
They don't want to wait for the relationship to end before expressing their love for each other.

You make me strong
Their relationship gives them strength and makes them stronger individuals.

I'm sorry if I say, "I need you"
One of the individuals apologizes for admitting that they need the other person in their life.

But I don't care,
They don't care about other people's opinions regarding their need for each other.

I'm not scared of love
They are not afraid of experiencing love and being vulnerable to their partner.

'Cause when I'm not with you I'm weaker
They feel weaker and incomplete without their partner by their side.

Is that so wrong?
They question whether their dependence on each other is wrong or not.

So, baby, hold on to my heart, oh, oh
One of them requests the other to hold on to their heart and never let go, symbolizing their commitment to each other.

Need you to keep me from falling apart
They need each other to keep themselves from falling apart emotionally.

I'll always hold on
They promise to always hold on to each other, no matter what life throws at them.

That you make me strong?
They acknowledge that their partner is the reason behind their strength and want to be together forever.