Pixie Lott (born Victoria Louise Lott on 12 January 1991 in London, England… Read Full Bio ↴Pixie Lott (born Victoria Louise Lott on 12 January 1991 in London, England) is an English singer-songwriter and actress. Exuberant and youthful where Adele possessed gravitas, providing fizzy fun where Natasha Bedingfield offered nothing but cool class, Pixie Lott split the difference between these two British soul divas, finding her own niche as a pop-soul singer with classic roots but a sweet, stylish attitude. This cheerfulness brought her immediate success in Britain when she debuted in 2009. Her first two singles, "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)" and "Boys and Girls," went to number one in 2009, setting the stage for her successful full-length debut, Turn It Up. Lott may not have managed to crack the American charts but in the early years of the 2010s, she kept returning to the U.K. Top Ten.

She was given her Pixie nickname by her mother early on and it stuck. Lott began singing early, too, starting in church and earning a scholarship to London's Italia Conti Academy of the Arts at age 11. Two years later, she made the transition to West End musicals, appearing in a revival of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and a BBC One production of The Sound of Music. All this was prelude to a run at the pop charts. Demos she cut made their way to Def Jam impresario L.A. Reid and he was eager to sign her to Island, but after a change of Lott's management she shifted to Mercury in the U.K. and Interscope in the U.S. Over the next couple of years, she worked on her debut and established her career by writing for other artists (most notably for Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois) and touring with the Saturdays. Finally, her debut single, "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)," appeared in June 2009 and it became a smash not only in the U.K. but throughout Europe. "Boys and Girls" was equally successful, setting the stage for release of Turn It Up in September of 2009. On its way to double-platinum certification in Britain, the third single "Cry Me Out" reached 12, "Gravity" peaked at 20, and the title track headed to 11.

In the wake of this success, Interscope planned on releasing Turn It Up in the U.S. but after "Boys and Girls" faded in 2010, the record never saw American release. A re-release of the debut called Turn It Up Louder did show up in the U.K., and it was a hit thanks to the single "Broken Arrow." Lott's second album, Young Foolish Happy, appeared in November 2011 and while it didn't replicate the success of her debut -- it only went gold -- it did have the number one single "All About Tonight" plus the Top Ten singles "What Do You Take Me For?" and "Kiss the Stars," which reached the charts in 2012. Lott spent most of 2013 working on a third album, a record that would take over a year to complete. Preceded by the number nine single "Nasty," the eponymous Pixie Lott appeared in the summer of 2014; it debuted at 15 on the U.K. charts. Later that year Lott appeared as a contestant on British TV show Strictly Come Dancing, and a greatest-hits album, Platinum Pixie, was set to appear in the fall.

Hold Me in Your Arms
Pixie Lott Lyrics

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Watching the world float on by
I can say I'm alright
Watching the sun light the moon
As the day turns to night

And he says
"Don't you know I love you,
Don't you know you're beautiful"

He says
"Everyday is special,
You have made me believe"

Hold me in your arms
'Cause I'm falling
Hold me in your arms
While we're sleeping
Hold me in your arms

Dreaming of soft cotton clouds
I feel close to you now
Dreaming of candy and chocolate
All the bad girls not allowed

And he says as he thinks I'm sleeping
He whispers "Girl, you are the one,
Never thought I could feel this way,
Girl, you made me believe"

Hold me in your arms
'Cause I'm falling
Hold me in your arms
While we're sleeping
Hold me in your arms

Though I'm a little scared
That all the times we shared
Almost too perfect to ever last

And when I'm lying here
And you are holding me
I know the fear in me will pass

Hold me

Hold me in your arms
'Cause I'm falling
Hold me in your arms
While we're sleeping
Hold me, hold me
Hold me in your arms

Hold me in your arms
'Cause I'm falling
Hold me in your arms

While we're sleeping
Hold me, hold me, hold me in your arms

Overall Meaning

Pixie Lott's song Hold Me in Your Arms refers to a love relationship that has a strong emotional connection between the two partners. The lyrics talk about watching the world go by and feeling content and safe in the arms of the person she loves. She describes the beauty of nature and the comfort of being with her loved one while watching the sun and moon change places.

The chorus repeats the plea to be held in her partner's arms while sleeping, a symbol of security and protection. The verses further describe the dream-like state that she feels when she is with him, where the world seems full of promise and beauty. She describes how the relationship feels almost too perfect, but reassures herself that she must overcome the fear of losing it and just enjoy the moment.

The lyrics are simple yet powerful, evoking a sense of comfort and safety that only true love can bring. The song has a slow tempo with a soothing melody that perfectly matches the mood of the lyrics, making it a great love ballad.

Line by Line Meaning

Watching the world float on by
Observing the world moving with ease

I can say I'm alright
I am doing fine

Watching the sun light the moon
Observing the transition from day to night

As the day turns to night
Day transforms into night

And he says "Don't you know I love you, Don't you know you're beautiful"
He reminds her of his love and admiration for her

He says "Everyday is special, You have made me believe"
He expresses how she has given him hope

Hold me in your arms 'Cause I'm falling Hold me in your arms While we're sleeping Hold me in your arms
She seeks comfort and safety in the arms of her loved one

Dreaming of soft cotton clouds I feel close to you now
She feels a dreamy closeness to her loved one

Dreaming of candy and chocolate All the bad girls not allowed
Her dreamy thoughts go to sweet things and purity

And he says as he thinks I'm sleeping He whispers "Girl, you are the one, Never thought I could feel this way, Girl, you made me believe"
He confesses his love and how she has impacted his life

Though I'm a little scared That all the times we shared Almost too perfect to ever last
She is afraid that their happiness is too good to last

And when I'm lying here And you are holding me I know the fear in me will pass
She finds comfort in his embrace

Hold me Hold me in your arms 'Cause I'm falling Hold me in your arms While we're sleeping Hold me, hold me Hold me in your arms
She desperately implores him to hold her

Hold me in your arms 'Cause I'm falling Hold me in your arms While we're sleeping Hold me, hold me, hold me in your arms
She continues to plead for his comfort and care

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VICTORIA LOTT, RYAN LAUBSCHER

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