Hold Your Hand
Paul Oakenfold feat Emilia Torrini Lyrics
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Watching you live
Maybe I find the truth
Questions I can't bare
Feeling so tired
I'm wondering where
Selfish love inspires
Are you there to hold my hand
Maybe you are the rain
Who makes my eyes closed
Ocean's grey and grey
Feeling my despair
Your happy smile is broken
I'm wondering there
Selfish love has spoken
Are you here to hold
Are you there to hold my hand
Selfish love has spoken
Saving me who I spy
Are you here to hold
Are you there to hold my hand
Selfish love has spoken
Saving me who I spy
Are you here to hold
Are you there to hold my hand
Selfish love has spoken
Saving me who I spy
The lyrics of Paul Oakenfold's song "Hold Your Hand" grips the listener with the agony of the broken-down relationship, sparked by one's drifting self-centeredness. The first verse suggests that the singer may find it difficult to watch the other person live their life. The singer is having a tough time dealing with the truth of their deteriorating relationship and is grappling with some uncomfortable questions. The second verse suggests that if the other person is the rain, they could be the cause of the singer's closed eyes, perhaps to suggest that the singer does not see an end to the bad situation. The singer feels lost and desperately wants someone to hold their hand, which might translate into someone to lean on.
The bridge repeats the question of whether the other person is there to hold the singer's hand or not. The singer's voice sounds pensive, perhaps indicative of the helplessness the singer feels. The chorus of "saving me who I spy" might mean that the person that the singer is seeking help from is someone he/she doesn't trust. Therefore they are spying on them. The line "selfish love has spoken" could mean the singer and the other person's love was too self-centered, which is why their relationship is breaking down.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I find it hard
Perhaps it is difficult for me
Watching you live
To see you go about your life
Maybe I find the truth
Perhaps I struggle to face reality
Questions I can't bare
I cannot handle the inquiries in my mind
Feeling so tired
Exhaustion overtakes me
I'm wondering where
My thoughts are pondering aimlessly
Selfish love inspires
My love is driven by self-interest
Are you there to hold my hand
Will you be there to provide comfort and support
Saving me who I spy
Rescuing me from those who would harm me
Maybe you are the rain
Perhaps you represent the precipitation of life
Who makes my eyes closed
Who causes me to shut my eyes in contemplation
Ocean's grey and grey
The sea blends into the overcast sky
Feeling my despair
Acknowledging the depths of sadness
Your happy smile is broken
Your once joyful expression is now damaged
I'm wondering there
My mind is drifting without direction
Selfish love has spoken
Putting my own desires above all else
Are you here to hold
Are you present to lend support
Selfish love has spoken
Prioritizing myself above any other consideration
Saving me who I spy
Rescuing me from those who would do me harm
Are you here to hold
Will you offer comfort and security
Selfish love has spoken
My own needs and desires are the only ones that matter
Saving me who I spy
Protecting me from those who seek to harm me
Are you here to hold
Will you be there to offer emotional support
Selfish love has spoken
My own interests dominate my priorities
Saving me who I spy
Keeping me safe from all harm
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDY GRAY, PAUL MARK OAKENFOLD, EMILIANA TORRINI
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@merylalvarez4545
Amazing son!!!! The voice of Emiliana is wonderful!!!
@michelejusko
love this song & what a beautiful voice Emiliana has!!
@humblepie9906
The month and year this video was uploaded was the time my ex-wife left. I remember searching youtube for music and came upon this video with this song. Im glad those days are over, but watching this video brings back some somber memories. At the time, this song fit perfectly for what i was going through. its still a great song and you can't beat Emiliana's icelandic voice!
@faunny73
I think this is my fave Oakenfold album <3
@anthonynavarro6074
Mona Metivier Definitely. It's too good.
@rasiukass
I just love this Oakenfold's work and Emiliana's voice :)
@kopaccka
this songs will never ever be forgoten.they will always be listened by ppl
@Ivylosophy
Never got bored with this wicked one.
@EXPRECDJ
I love this song! One of my favs off Bunkka! He truly is the king of dance! Sorry Tiesto!
@timzz4343
Good god I love this song. It sort of explains the way I feel about a friend of mine.