Holding Me Down
Ryan McMullan Lyrics
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How to live on my own
One lonely soul
And i will be free
And i will be loved
And i'll show myself
I'm not quite done just yet
Cause me and my friends
From the highs and the lows
From the seas to the grounds
And i was just awake wondering
When my time will come
Wheb i'll break from these chains
And i push you off
Cause you've been holding me down holding me down,
Holding me down holding me down
And i i have been moving
forward
But i feel like i'm standing here
Cause you've been holding me down holding me down,
Holding me down holding me down
In these lyrics, the singer is reflecting on how they have learned to live on their own and be independent. They cherish the freedom and love they have found in their journey, but feel that there is still more to accomplish. They travel with their friends and experience the highs and lows of life, questioning when they will finally break free from the chains that have been holding them down.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Holding me down" four times, emphasizing the idea that the singer feels as though something or someone has been holding them back from achieving their full potential. This could represent a difficult relationship, personal struggles, or societal expectations that have been weighing them down.
The overall message of the song is one of determination and resilience. Despite feeling held back, the singer remains hopeful that they will eventually break free and continue on their journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
I, i have been shown
I have learned something about how to live my life
How to live on my own
Now I know how to be independent
One lonely soul
I feel like I'm all alone
And i will be free
I want to be able to do what I want without anyone holding me back
And i will be loved
But I still want to be loved and accepted by others
And i'll show myself
I will prove to myself that I am capable of accomplishing things
I'm not quite done just yet
I still have more to do before I can feel satisfied
Cause me and my friends
I have a group of friends who support me
We travel around
We go places and have experiences together
From the highs and the lows
We have good times and bad times, but we stick together through it all
From the seas to the grounds
We will go anywhere to have fun and enjoy life
And i was just awake wondering
I lay awake at night wondering
When my time will come
When will I finally achieve my goals?
Wheb i'll break from these chains
When will I be free from the things that are holding me back?
And i push you off
When I finally break free, I won't let anyone hold me down again
Cause you've been holding me down holding me down,
Someone or something has been keeping me from reaching my potential
Holding me down holding me down
I feel trapped and unable to move forward
And i i have been moving
But I am determined to keep trying and moving forward despite the obstacles
Contributed by Colton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lizzie Vargfrost
This guy sounds a million times better (if that's even possible) live. I saw him last week with Ed Sheeran in Stockholm, Sweden and I was lucky enough to get a picture and have a chat with him. I can't wait to watch him grow bigger. He is so extremely talented with such an amazing voice.
Lizzie Vargfrost
omg that is so cool! I'm so happy for him, he's a fucking legend <3
James Clark
Lizzie Vargfrost he's unreal!! Kickin ass now! He used to play in my nightclub and I told him like 3 years ago he sounded like Ed Sheeran and defo would get there one day!! Livin the dream now!! Boss
Rebekah Fitch
wow.. I don't normally instantly like things but this is amazing
Brisilla
He's touring right now with Ed Sheeran and I had the chance to see him live in Zurich performing his songs. He's incredibly talented! I'm sure he's going to hit the big time one day.
Justin Black
Heard you at the Beer and Cheese Expo, you were absolutely fantastic. A good mixture of Ed, Foy, and then something else incredibly unique and original. You're a force of nature kid.
Taken
that's exactly what i thought ! a mix of Ed ans James Bay, and it is incredible.
Miguel Rodrรญguez Delgado
Justin eh en I listen to him James Bay comes to my mind
Jojo Zelti
Great and memorable voice! Was exiting to see him live!
Claudia Ramadori
I saw you in Italy during the concert of Ed Sheeran and I was very impressed by your voice! compliments!!