Hold Me Tight
The Beatles (cover) Lyrics
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Tell me I'm the only one
And then I might
Never be the lonely one
So hold (hold) me tight (me tight)
Tonight (tonight), tonight (tonight)
It's you, you you you
Let me go on loving you
Tonight, tonight
Making love to only you
So hold (hold) me tight (me tight)
Tonight (tonight), tonight (tonight)
It's you, you you you
Don't know what it means to hold you tight
Being here alone tonight with you
It feels so right now, so
Hold me tight
Tell me I'm the only one
And then I might
Never be the lonely one
So hold (hold) me tight (me tight)
Tonight (tonight), tonight (tonight)
It's you, you you you
Don't know what it means to hold you tight
Being here alone tonight with you
It feels so right now, so
Hold me tight
Let me go on loving you
Tonight, tonight
Making love to only you
So hold (hold) me tight (me tight)
Tonight (tonight), tonight (tonight)
It's you, you you you
You ooh
The Beatles' song "Hold Me Tight" is all about feeling the warmth and intimacy that comes with holding someone tight. From the very beginning of the song, the lyrics express a sense of longing - a desire to be held tight by the one you love. The lines "It feels so right now, hold me tight, tell me I'm the only one" embody this sentiment perfectly. The song is an expression of the intense feelings that come with being close to someone and a plea for that person to reciprocate those feelings.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the singer is yearning for something deeper than just physical intimacy. The lines "Don't know what it means to hold you tight, being here alone tonight with you" suggest a desire for emotional connection, to truly understand and be understood by the person they're holding. They want to feel like they're not alone, like they're the only one in the world for their partner. These emotions are only intensified by the repetition of the phrase "It's you, you you you" throughout the chorus.
Overall, "Hold Me Tight" is a celebration of love and intimacy, a song about the warmth and comfort that come from being close to someone you care about deeply. It's a simple, yet powerful expression of human emotion that captures the heart of what it means to love and be loved.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels so right now, hold me tight
The singer feels that being held tightly by their beloved is the right thing to do in the moment
Tell me I'm the only one
The singer wants to hear their beloved affirm their exclusivity in their eyes
And then I might
The singer suggests that if their beloved tells them they're the only one, their fears of loneliness might disappear
Never be the lonely one
The artist admits they are scared of being lonely, and hopes to banish that fear by being held tightly
So hold (hold) me tight (me tight)
The artist repeats their desire to be held tightly, implying that they don't want to let go of their beloved
Tonight (tonight), tonight (tonight)
The singer emphasizes that they want to be held tightly in this moment, not at an uncertain future time
It's you, you you you
The singer addresses their beloved directly, saying that it's only them they want to be held tight by
Hold me tight
The artist repeats their desire to be held tightly, underscoring its importance
Let me go on loving you
The artist wants to be held tightly so they can continue to love their beloved
Making love to only you
The artist affirms their desire to be exclusive with their beloved and engage in physical intimacy with only them
Don't know what it means to hold you tight
The singer admits that they are unsure what holding their beloved tightly means, but knows that they desire it
Being here alone tonight with you
The artist acknowledges that they are alone with their beloved, and hopes for physical closeness
You ooh
The singer ends on a sing-songy note, addressing their beloved and expressing their desire through playful repetition
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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