Hold Her Tight
The Correspondents Lyrics

A praying mantis prays for prey
In this metaphor, the praying mantis signifies the singer, who is eagerly seeking out someone to prey on as a lover.

A lover to decapitate
The singer is seeking a lover to pursue in a physical and emotional sense, and possibly to destroy emotionally.

And no I don't believe in fate
The singer does not believe that destiny plays a role in who they end up with or how their relationships unfold.

But oh I think she's found a mate
Despite the lack of faith in fate, the artist believes that they have found someone with whom to begin a romantic relationship.

It could've happened anywhere
The artist reflects on the possibility that their affair could have started in any location, without attachment or emotional connection to the setting.

She doesn't care for scenery
The singer's lover is indifferent to the environment or location of their encounters.

When you commit your crimes
The singer acknowledges that their actions constitute infidelity or moral wrongdoing.

For her to pull and twist her hair
This line describes a physical indication that the lover is experiencing anxiety or discomfort during the affair.

For you to hold your breath and stare
The artist is transfixed on their lover, but also possibly feeling guilt or shame over their actions.

For [?] the luck for far too long
This line is unclear, but it suggests that the artist may have been taking advantage of their lover's trust or luck in avoiding detection.

The world that you know it is gone
The singer recognizes that their actions have changed their world in a significant way.

In preparation for your sin
The artist makes preparations for their illicit actions, perhaps indicating that they recognize the moral wrongdoing of their situation.

You struggle to pull off your ring
The singer attempts to conceal the fact that they are married, or hides their committed relationship from their lover.

She knows you're a cliché
The singer's lover recognizes that they are a stereotype, and that their situation is unoriginal and predictable.

You split your women into two
The singer delineates between women in their life, dividing them into two groups: those considered 'angelic' or wifely, and those considered as possible lovers or mistresses.

Angels first then prostitutes
The artist prioritizes their committed or monogamous relationship over their illicit encounters.

Your wife is going to fly away
The artist fears losing their committed relationship or spouse as a result of their actions and infidelity.

Your lover's going to make you pay
The singer recognizes that their affair will come at a cost, potentially due to its emotional or financial toll on the singer or consequences for their spouse.

You think you can have it your own way
The singer is self-deluded in believing that they can continue their affair without repercussions or consequences for their lifestyle or relationships.

Play host at your own cabaret
The artist views their life and relationships as a performance or act, with them as the central host or character.

But when the curtain falls
The artist acknowledges that their actions will eventually have consequences, and that their 'act' will end or cease.

They leave you spotted and alone
The artist recognizes that their actions may lead to them being exposed or discovered, and that they may be ostracized or abandoned as a result of their behavior.

You thought that you could take a bite of your mind
This line is unclear, but it suggests that the singer is attempting to wrest control over their thoughts or decisions, possibly to rationalize or justify their affair.

Many miles away from the day to day crime
The artist is seeking release or escape from their monotonous, unfulfilled life, possibly through a sense of rebellion or disproportionate action (the 'crime' here is not literal).

Pure [?] and darkness untold
This line is also unclear, but it may indicate that the singer is seeking out an alternative or unexplored part of themselves or their life through the affair.

It's a lust that tarnishes too quick
The singer recognizes that their actions are motivated by sexual desire or physical pleasure, and that this type of motivation is fleeting or temporary.

You've done the deed and you feel sick
The singer experiences guilt and remorse over their actions, potentially recognizing the moral and emotional damage caused by their affair.

You smell nothing but an unknown scent
The artist's surroundings or situation is unfamiliar and unsettling, perhaps indicating that their affair is slowly losing its appeal or novelty.

You've spent more than you can spare
The artist's affair is becoming physically and financially taxing, indicating that their situation is unsustainable or becoming more difficult to maintain over time.