Hold Me Close
Overcoats Lyrics
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His words don't mean a thing
It shows right through his teeth
He walks the world like I
Should know what it means
He's a man of armor
Don't blink, no need to please
But he still looks to me
So hold me close 'til the night turns gray
Different faces but the song's the same
So hold me close 'til the night turns gray
Different faces but the song's the same
He looks different now
He hides beneath his clothes
He knows what he is
Wherever he goes
He's a man of warnings
Talks like I need to know
But he'll always on
The ground, I walk alone
The lyrics to Overcoats' song "Hold Me Close" speak to the experience of being with someone who is difficult to read and understand, but whom you feel a deep emotional connection to regardless. The opening verse describes the singer's difficulty in trusting this person - his words "don't mean a thing" and she can see right through his attempts to project a certain image. However, despite his tough exterior, he still looks to her for a softening of his image - asking her to "cuff his sleeves."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the bond between the two, despite their differences and the challenges they face. Different faces may come and go ("the song's the same"), but they have each other and the comfort they take from being together in the face of the uncertainty and change of the world.
In the second verse, the singer notes the changes she's seen in him over time, as he "hides beneath his clothes" and tries to present a certain image to the world. Despite this, she recognizes that he still knows who he is, inside. He speaks in "warnings" to her, as though there are things she needs to know in order to understand him, but ultimately they both walk alone in their own individuality, finding solace in each other's company and connection.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that is complicated and challenging, but also deeply meaningful and enduring, even in the face of uncertainty and change.
Line by Line Meaning
His words don't mean a thing
What he says is unimportant
It shows right through his teeth
His insincerity is obvious
He walks the world like I Should know what it means
He acts like everyone knows what he's talking about
He's a man of armor
He puts on a facade to protect himself
Don't blink, no need to please
He doesn't care about pleasing others
But he still looks to me To cuff his sleeves
Despite his toughness, he still asks for help
So hold me close 'til the night turns gray
Stay near me until there's nothing left to say
Different faces but the song's the same
People may look different, but their struggles are similar
He looks different now
He's changed his appearance
He hides beneath his clothes
He's hiding his true self
He knows what he is
He's aware of who he is
Wherever he goes
No matter where he travels
He's a man of warnings
He's cautious and gives cautionary advice
Talks like I need to know
He speaks like his advice is essential
But he'll always on
Despite his warnings, he'll always be present
The ground, I walk alone
Despite everyone's challenges, everyone handles them in solitude
Contributed by Julia N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Peninjah
Lyrics;
his words don't mean a thing
it shows right through his teeth
he walks the world like I
should know what it means
he's a man of armour, don't blink no need to please
but he still looks to me to cuff his sleeves
so hold me close till the night turns grey, different faces but the songs the same ×2
he looks different now
he hides beneath his cloths
but he knows what he is
wherever he goes
he's a man of warnings
talks like I need to know
but he'll always on the ground,
I walk alone
so hold me close till the night turns grey, different faces but the songs the same ×2
im not the one who's been doing you wrong all this time-ime ×2
no im not the one
so hold me close till the night turns grey different faces but the songs the same ×4
Su A
Why hasn't this song blown up??? It's so good!
Bethany
I just heard it today for the first time on the radio - so good!
braesha e
Su A yah totally
Shuga Shane
I never do this whole comment thing, but why isn't this all over?
Peninjah
Lyrics;
his words don't mean a thing
it shows right through his teeth
he walks the world like I
should know what it means
he's a man of armour, don't blink no need to please
but he still looks to me to cuff his sleeves
so hold me close till the night turns grey, different faces but the songs the same ×2
he looks different now
he hides beneath his cloths
but he knows what he is
wherever he goes
he's a man of warnings
talks like I need to know
but he'll always on the ground,
I walk alone
so hold me close till the night turns grey, different faces but the songs the same ×2
im not the one who's been doing you wrong all this time-ime ×2
no im not the one
so hold me close till the night turns grey different faces but the songs the same ×4
Caleb Drew
Instant fan here. Every one of their songs are giving me goosebumps that won't go away...
Cecilie Beck Kronborg
It has been on repeat in my art studio, since Brandon sent it to me yesterday. I love this song!
Inky
Heard this the first time and immediately fell in love. Me and my friend have already learnt the harmonies! Overcoats are definitely my new favourite band
JessicaKnows
Omg I love this song it's so calming and good 😆👌🏻😊
archangelj
it's playing everyday on CBC radio 2, great song!