Hip hop is undoubtedly the backbone of Opensouls’ sound, but their music isn’t all strictly beats and rhymes. The group have drawn flourishes of inspiration from a wide range of genres including funk, reggae, jazz and blues, all of which have played an integral role in creating the full and vibrant sound on which they have staked their growing reputation.
Hold You Close
Opensouls Lyrics
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But I just can't let you go
Cos when you're not around I feel so lonely
My heart feels cold
Can't understand how I lost myself so quick
When I'm reluctant to give in
Because this thing called love doesn't usually agree with me
But with you it is
Lately I've been feeling crazy
But my friends, they don't seem to mind
They can see we got a good thing going
Understand we're one of a kind
I wanna wrap my arms around you tight
I wanna hold you close
I wanna spend the night to wake up next to you
I wanna hold you close
And when those times get tough and you need someone
I'm gonna hold you close
Cos you just take my breath the way you do
I wanna hold you close
Mmm I wanna hold ya
Mmm I wanna hold ya
I feel it when you're not around
I can't seem to concentrate
And all the things I once held so dear to me
I'm beginning to cave
So I am giving you the key to my heart
I don't need no other man
Cos if I were to lose you I would find it so hard
No one can love ya like I can
Lately I've been feeling crazy
But my friends they don't seem to mind
They can see we got a good thing going
Understand we're one of a kind
I wanna wrap my arms around you tight
I wanna hold you close
I wanna spend the night to wake up next to you
I wanna hold you close
And when those times get tough and you need someone
I'm gonna hold you close
Cos you just take my breath the way you do
I wanna hold you close
I wanna hold ya
Mmm I wanna hold ya (hey hey)
I wanna hold ya
Mmm I wanna hold ya
I wanna wrap my arms around you tight
I wanna hold you close
I wanna spend the night to wake up next to you
I wanna hold you close
And when those times get tough and you need someone
I'm gonna hold you close
Because you just take my breath the way you do
I wanna hold you close
The song ‘Hold You Close’ by Opensouls tells the story of two people who have developed a deep connection and love for each other. The opening lines of the song express the fear of losing the person that they have developed this strong connection with as she has to leave at times, and this makes him feel lonely. He confesses how much he struggles with the concept of love all his life, but with her, everything feels different, he is willing to hold on and never let her go.
He acknowledges that his friends have noticed how special their bond is, and they recognize that they are a great fit. The chorus of the song on its end emphasizes how much he wants to protect her and be there for her when she is going through tough times. He talks about wanting to hold her close, wrap his arms around her, and spend the night with her. He acknowledges how much she means to him and how having her in his life is everything he ever wanted.
Overall, ‘Hold You Close’ by Opensouls is a song that explores the depths of love and shows that no matter how hard one tries to resist it, love has a way of finding its way into our lives and changing our perspective on everything.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you gotta leave at times
I understand that you have to be away from me occasionally
But I just can't let you go
I cannot bear to be without you
Cos when you're not around I feel so lonely
I feel lonely when you are not with me
My heart feels cold
I feel emotionally numb without you
Can't understand how I lost myself so quick
I do not know how I fell in love with you so fast
When I'm reluctant to give in
Even though I have my doubts, I am hesitant to let go of this love
Because this thing called love doesn't usually agree with me
I am not used to feeling this way about anyone
But with you it is
But with you, it feels different and special
Lately I've been feeling crazy
I have been feeling overwhelmed and emotional lately
But my friends, they don't seem to mind
My friends do not see my feelings as a problem
They can see we got a good thing going
They believe that our relationship is strong
Understand we're one of a kind
They realize that our love is unique and special
I wanna wrap my arms around you tight
I want to embrace you and hold you tightly
I wanna hold you close
I want to be physically close to you
I wanna spend the night to wake up next to you
I want to wake up next to you after spending the night together
And when those times get tough and you need someone
When you are going through difficult times and need support
I'm gonna hold you close
I will be there to hold you and be your support
Cos you just take my breath the way you do
You have an incredible effect on me that takes my breath away
Mmm I wanna hold ya
I really want to hold you close
I feel it when you're not around
I feel a void when you are not with me
I can't seem to concentrate
I have trouble focusing on anything else without you
And all the things I once held so dear to me
Things that were important to me before, no longer seem as significant
I'm beginning to cave
I am starting to give in to my feelings for you
So I am giving you the key to my heart
I am giving you my heart and my trust
I don't need no other man
I do not need anyone else because I have you
Cos if I were to lose you I would find it so hard
Losing you would be devastating for me
No one can love ya like I can
I love you in a way that no one else can
I wanna hold ya
I really want to hold you close
Mmm I wanna hold ya (hey hey)
I really want to be close to you
I wanna wrap my arms around you tight
I want to be physically close to you
I wanna spend the night to wake up next to you
I want to wake up next to you after spending the night together
And when those times get tough and you need someone
When you are going through difficult times and need support
I'm gonna hold you close
I will be there to hold you and be your support
Because you just take my breath the way you do
You have an incredible effect on me that takes my breath away
I wanna hold you close
I want to be physically close to you
Contributed by Aubrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
zeppelinator18
just saw them live last night....this song in particular was fantastic, much much better live!
Jenna xox
she has a beautiful voice love this band!!!
DaRd92
Tyra is simply great!!! I love this song! cheers from italy :)
Rachelle B
I must say, they're even better live - cant wait to see them at kings arms!
Aston
This is boss. Opensouls just keep getting better and better. I'm sure to get the album.
Moloux Bihari
i love this song its so catchy
Darcy de Joux
love it ,I usually listen to drum n bass and stuff ,but everythings good!
Darcy de Joux
Great song!
JJ Frannco
Sweet! I love It. Sisce I heard in the Power Station, Auckland NZ. Keep on Doing it! Peace JJ
Ma'i Folau
I love this song!
Is it avalible on any music downloader?
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