Hold It Against Me
Sam Tsui feat. Kurt Schneider Lyrics


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God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't be outmatched
It can't be outrun, no

God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't be outmatched
It can't be outrun, no

If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?

God save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hands
The sins of our tongues
The sins of our fathers
The sins of our young, no

God save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hands
The sins of our tongues
The sins of our fathers
The sins of our young, no, no

If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?

If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?





Hmm-mmm
Would you hold it against me?

Overall Meaning

The chorus in the song "Hold It Against Me" by Sam Tsui discusses the desire for someone's body and whether they would hold it against the singer for saying so. The verses, however, focus on the darker aspects of the world we live in, specifically regarding the difficulty of overcoming oppression and the consequences of our sins. The lyrics in the first and second verse, "God bless us everyone, we're a broken people living under a loaded gun" signify that we are all living in an oppressive society with no clear way out, as it can't be outfought, outdone, outmatched or outrun. The repetition of this phrase creates the feeling of helplessness and the sense that we are living in a world of chaos and danger.


The second half of each verse, "God save us everyone, will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns? For the sins of our hands, the sins of our tongues, the sins of our fathers, the sins of our young, no" refers to the idea that we will be punished for our sins, both the ones we commit and those of our ancestors, regardless of whether or not we deserve it. The mention of burning and the "fires of a thousand suns" creates a sense of impending doom and suggests that we are all headed for a fiery end.


Overall, the song "Hold It Against Me" is a powerful commentary on the state of modern society and the struggles we all face in trying to navigate a world that can feel both hopeless and oppressive.


Line by Line Meaning

God bless us everyone
May God bless all of us, including those who are broken and struggling to survive


We're a broken people living under loaded gun
We are a helpless and vulnerable group of people living in danger and unpredictability


And it can't be outfought
This danger is unbeatable and invincible


It can't be outdone
It cannot be surpassed by anyone or any means


It can't be outmatched
It cannot be matched in strength or power


It can't be outrun, no
It cannot be escaped or avoided by anyone


If I said my heart was beating loud
If I told you that I am deeply in love with you


If we could escape the crowd somehow
If there was a way for us to be alone and away from everyone else


If I said I want your body now
If I expressed my strong physical attraction towards you right now


Would you hold it against me?
Would you judge me or be upset with me for feeling this way?


'Cause you feel like paradise
You make me feel incredible and blissful, like I am in paradise


And I need a vacation tonight
I am desperately in need of a break, and being with you would provide that needed escape


God save us everyone
May God save all of us from the impending doom and destruction around us


Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
Will we suffer the consequences of our own actions and destroy ourselves completely?


For the sins of our hands
For the things we have done with our own hands that have caused harm and destruction


The sins of our tongues
For the things we have said, the lies and gossip, that have hurt others and caused chaos


The sins of our fathers
For the negative legacy and consequences of our ancestors' actions that continue to affect us


The sins of our young, no, no
For the mistakes of the younger generation who will continue to carry the burden of our actions


Hmm-mmm
Expressing contemplation or hesitation about the questions being asked


Would you hold it against me?
Repeating the same question from before, wondering if the person will judge or condemn them for their desires




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Cj Hh

Hey, over there
Please, forgive me
If I'm comin' on too strong
Hate to stare
But, you're winnin'
And they're playin' my favorite song
So, come here
A little closer
Wanna whisper in your ear
Make it clear
A little question
Wanna know just how you feel

If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So, if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?

Hey, you might think
That I'm crazy
But, you know I'm just your type
I might be
Little hazy
But, you just cannot deny
There's a spark
In between us
When we're dancin' on the floor
I want more
Wanna see it
So, I'm askin' you tonight

If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So, if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?

If I said I want your body
Would you hold it against me?
Yeah, uh-huh, oh

Give me somethin' good
Don't wanna wait
I want it now
Pop it like a hood
And show me how you work it out

Alright
If I said my heart was beating loud
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?

If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So, if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?



All comments from YouTube:

Baixiulan

Probably one of his best covers.

Hoai An Do Thi

agree!

Alex Spears

Yes, for me it’s one of the best covers.

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Steven Does Stuff

This was almost 10 years ago but I remember when it first came out, this was to me the best cover on YouTube during its release. I would load it up on my PSP and it made me grow closer to a lot of friends because everybody liked it.
To this day I think the cinematography is amazing.

Jorge Fernandez Pizarro

dudeeeeeeeeee! i did the same! had it on repeat on my psp, those were the times :')

Majormockery151

I agree. This upped the bar for YouTube videos.

Filip Rogosic

After 11 years finally found this masterpiece 😍
I'm crying, where is my teenage years? ❤️

ohyoumakemefeel

I remember saving this in 2011... i'm here in 2020 and still, this feels SO GOOD!!!!
Piece of art <3

The Art Of Being Ill

I remember Britney sharing this on her facebook which must have been cool for you guys. ;) She's the reason that I know who you are. I love this cover and everything else you have done. You have so much talent both of you :)

Victoria Thao

Sam voice is so beautiful. Better than the original. Love you Sam

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