Hold Me Down
Salomon Beda Lyrics

My demons are begging me to open up my mouth
The singer is feeling compelled to speak about something, possibly something negative or painful.

I need them, mechanically make the words come out
Even though she doesn't want to, she feels like she has to let the words out.

They fight me, vigorous and angry, watch them pounce
The singer is struggling to hold back her emotions, which are intense and ready to burst out.

Ignite me, licking up the flames they bring about
The feeling that the singer is repressing is only getting stronger and more intense with time.

I sold my soul to a three-piece
The singer has given up her values and ideals to pursue something else, possibly success or fame.

And he told me I was holy
The person the singer gave herself up to is filling her head with false compliments and feeding into her ego.

He's got me down on both knees
The singer is being made to feel inferior and is subservient to this other person.

But it's the devil that's tryna
The real enemy here isn't the person the singer gave herself up to, but rather the negative feelings and desires he represents.

Selfish, taking what I want and call it mine
The singer is willing to prioritize her own interests over other people's, and justify it as her right.

I'm helpless, clinging to a little bit of spine
Despite her confidence, the singer is actually afraid and feels weak or vulnerable.

They rush me, telling me I'm running out of time
People around the singer are pressuring her to act or decide something quickly, and it's overwhelming her.

They shush me (sssh), walking me across a fragile line
The people around the singer are suppressing her voice or opinions, and leading her into a dangerous situation.

Hold me down, hold me down
The singer is asking to be restrained or controlled, despite the potential consequences.

Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
The singer is trying to escape from a difficult or toxic situation without raising any alarms.

Knock me out, knock me out
The singer is willing to lose consciousness or give up control in order to escape her worries.

Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
The singer is admitting that despite the risks and difficulties, she craves the excitement and energy of her current situation.

Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
The singer is admitting that she is in over her head, but wants to keep going anyway.

Hold me down now
The singer is begging for someone else to take responsibility and control over her life.