Hold My Hand
Sesame Street Lyrics


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With a little love and some tenderness
We'll walk upon the water
We'll rise above the mess

With a little peace and some harmony
We'll take the world together
We'll take them by the hand
'Cause I've got a hand for you, oh
'Cause I wanna run with you

Yesterday, I saw you standing there
Your head was down, your eyes were red
No comb had touched your hair

I said, get up, and let me see you smile
We'll take a walk together
Walk the road awhile, 'cause

'Cause I've got a hand for you
I've got a hand for you
'Cause I wanna run with you
Won't you let me run with you, yeah

(Hold my hand)
Want you to hold my hand
(Hold my hand)
I'll take you to a place
Where you can be
(Hold my hand)
Anything you wanna be because
I wanna love you the best that
The best that I can

See I was wasted, and I was wasting time
'Til I thought about your problems
I thought about your crimes

Then I stood up, and then I screamed aloud
I don't wanna be part of your problems
Don't wanna be part of your crowd, no

'Cause I've got a hand for you
I've got a hand for you
'Cause I wanna run with you
Won't you let me run with you

(Hold my hand)
Want you to hold my hand
(Hold my hand)
I'll take you to the promised land
(Hold my hand)
Maybe we can't change the world but
I wanna love you the best that
The best that I can, yeah

Let me walk, oh won't you let me, let me
(Hold my hand)
Want you to hold my hand
(Hold my hand)
I'll take you to a place where you can be
(Hold my hand)
Anything you wanna be because

I oh no, no, no, no, no
(Hold my hand)
Want you to hold my hand
(Hold my hand)
I'll take you to the promised land
(Hold my hand)
Maybe we can't change the world but
I wanna love you the best that




The best that I can
Oh, best that I can

Overall Meaning

The Sesame Street song, Hold My Hand, is all about spreading love and kindness. The first verse is about how with just a little love and tenderness, we can rise above any chaos or mess that life throws our way. The second verse talks about wanting peace and harmony in the world, and bringing people together by holding hands. The chorus is a plea to hold each other's hands - to walk together, take care of each other and be there for one another.


The third verse is about helping others who are struggling. The singer sees someone who is feeling down and offers to take a walk with them, to lift their spirits and share some kindness. The final verse is about standing up against negativity, refusing to be a part of problems or groups that promote hate or anger.


Overall the message of the song is clear and simple - it's important to show kindness and compassion to others whenever possible, and to work together to make the world a better place. The song's catchy melody and easy-to-sing chorus make it a great anthem for unity and togetherness.


Line by Line Meaning

With a little love and some tenderness We'll walk upon the water We'll rise above the mess
With care and kindness, we can conquer seemingly impossible challenges and overcome difficulties.


With a little peace and some harmony We'll take the world together We'll take them by the hand
By working together in peace and harmony, we can make a positive impact on the world.


'Cause I've got a hand for you, oh 'Cause I wanna run with you
I care for you deeply and want to go through life's journey together.


Yesterday, I saw you standing there Your head was down, your eyes were red No comb had touched your hair
I noticed you were struggling and feeling down, your appearance reflecting your inner turmoil.


I said, get up, and let me see you smile We'll take a walk together Walk the road awhile, 'cause
I urged you to get up and join me so we can take a stroll and talk things through, because sometimes a change of scenery and a listening ear can help.


'Cause I've got a hand for you I've got a hand for you 'Cause I wanna run with you Won't you let me run with you, yeah
I reiterate my desire to support and spend my life with you, hoping you'll reciprocate my feelings.


(Hold my hand) Want you to hold my hand (Hold my hand) I'll take you to a place Where you can be (Hold my hand) Anything you wanna be because I wanna love you the best that The best that I can
I offer you my hand as a symbol of my support, and promise to take you to a place where you can be yourself and achieve your full potential. I want to give you the best of my love.


See I was wasted, and I was wasting time 'Til I thought about your problems I thought about your crimes
I confess to having been self-destructive and unfocused until I started thinking about your troubles and injustices inflicted upon you.


Then I stood up, and then I screamed aloud I don't wanna be part of your problems Don't wanna be part of your crowd, no
I declare my rejection of being part of a world filled with problems and injustices, and refuse to be a bystander to the wrongs committed against you.


Want you to hold my hand (Hold my hand) I'll take you to the promised land (Hold my hand) Maybe we can't change the world but I wanna love you the best that The best that I can, yeah
I reiterate my offer to take your hand and lead the way to a better place. Though we may not be able to fix everything, I vow to give you my best love and support.


Let me walk, oh won't you let me, let me (Hold my hand) Want you to hold my hand (Hold my hand) I'll take you to a place where you can be (Hold my hand) Anything you wanna be because I oh no, no, no, no, no
I implore you to allow me to walk with you through life, sharing in your journey and supporting you. I promise to help you achieve whatever you set your mind to.


(Hold my hand) Want you to hold my hand (Hold my hand) I'll take you to the promised land (Hold my hand) Maybe we can't change the world but I wanna love you the best that The best that I can Oh, best that I can
I ask you once more to take my hand and follow me to a better place. Despite the limitations, I promise to always love you as best I can.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARIUS RUCKER, DEAN FELBER, JIM SONEFELD, MARK BRYAN

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Megan


on Once Is Not Enough

I get it, it teaches kids you might not just have enough so you have to have more

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