Hold Me Down
The Frights Lyrics

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I tried every plan
I told every lie
It′s not you, it's me
I don′t wanna fight
I'm tired of making out and never making up

I've heard a thousand words spit off a thousand tongues
Gotta make mistakes

Twenty-two is so young
I′d rather fall back down before I grow back up

Oh ooh
Oh ooh ooh ooh
Oh ooh ooh ooh

There′s not love in life but there's a lot in you
Wish I could cut you up and take a piece of it too
I′m never great with words but I think this song's for you

You answer all my calls
You hold me down when I shake
Carry every pill that I could ever take
I never felt so dumb
I never felt so cool

Oh ooh
Oh ooh ooh ooh
Oh ooh ooh ooh

Can I take all of your time
If that′s scary then it's fine
But I′d like to take the day just to memorise your face
There's a couple different ways to explain the things I say
But as far as I can see you're my favourite part of me
Oh!

I′ve lost a thousand friends and I′d do it all again if (...)
It means I'm here beside you, forget the ones I′ve lied to

I've lost a thousand friends and I′d do it all again if (...)
It means I'm here beside you, forget the ones I′ve lied to

I've lost a thousand friends and I'd do it all again if (...)
It means I′m here beside you, forget the ones I′ve lied to

I've lost a thousand friends and I′d do it all again if (...)
It means I'm here beside you, forget the ones I′ve lied to

I've lost a thousand friends and I′d do it all again if (...)
It means I'm here beside you, FUCK EVERYONE!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hold Me Down" by The Frights explore the complexities of relationships and the failures that come with trying to make them work. The first verse speaks to the various tactics the singer has tried to salvage the relationship, from lies to different plans, yet nothing seems to be working. He admits that the problem is not the other person but rather himself and that he does not want to fight anymore. The second verse highlights the singer's urge to make mistakes and the importance of learning from them. The chorus has a catchy melody and repeats the words "Oh ooh" to emphasize the emotions he is feeling. The bridge is a message of appreciation to the significant other for helping him through the tough times, stating that he feels both dumb and cool around her. The final part of the song emphasizes his loyalty to her and how much he values her presence in his life.

One of the interesting facts about "Hold Me Down" is that it was written by lead singer of The Frights, Mikey Carnevale, in just an hour in his bathroom. The song was recorded in the same bathroom on a Tascam 388 tape machine, adding to the song's raw and intimate sound. The Frights have described the song as a love letter to their significant other, showcasing how much they value their connection. The song was released in 2014 on their debut album titled "The Frights." The Frights' indie punk sound has been compared to bands like early Weezer and The Beach Boys. The band has expressed that their music is influenced by a range of genres, including classic rock, garage rock, and punk rock. In addition to Mikey Carnevale, the band consists of Richard Dotson on bass and Marc Finn on drums. "Hold Me Down" has been one of the band's most popular songs to date and has been covered by other artists, including Manchester Orchestra and Bad Suns.

Chords: D Am G F

Verse:
D Am G F
I tried every plan, I told every lie
D Am G F
It's not you, it's me, I don't wanna fight
D Am G F
I'm tired of making out and never making up

Chorus:
D Am G F
Oh ooh, oh ooh ooh ooh, oh ooh ooh ooh
D Am G F
There's not love in life, but there's a lot in you
D Am G F
Wish I could cut you up and take a piece of it too

Bridge:
D Am G F
Can I take all of your time
D Am G F
If that's scary then it's fine
D Am G F
But I'd like to take the day just to memorize your face

Outro:
D Am G F
Fuck everyone!

Line by Line Meaning

I tried every plan
I attempted every idea

I told every lie
I spoke falsehoods many times

It's not you, it's me
I am the issue, not you

I don't wanna fight
I do not desire conflict

I'm tired of making out and never making up
I am weary of physical intimacy without resolution

I've heard a thousand words spit off a thousand tongues
I have listened to many opinions expressed by many individuals

Gotta make mistakes
One must make errors in order to learn

Twenty-two is so young
Being 22 means still having much to learn

I'd rather fall back down before I grow back up
I prefer to experience failure before achieving success

There's not love in life but there's a lot in you
While love may be scarce in life, you possess a great deal of it

Wish I could cut you up and take a piece of it too
I desire to possess some of your love for myself

I'm never great with words but I think this song's for you
I struggle to express myself verbally, but I believe this song is for you

You answer all my calls
You consistently answer my phone calls

You hold me down when I shake
You support me when I am struggling

Carry every pill that I could ever take
You are willing to help me with my personal struggles and medications

I never felt so dumb
I have never been so foolish

I never felt so cool
I have never been so in control

Can I take all of your time
May I have all of your attention

If that's scary then it's fine
If that is frightening to you, it is acceptable

But I'd like to take the day just to memorize your face
I wish to spend the day committing your appearance to memory

There's a couple different ways to explain the things I say
There are multiple methods of conveying the point I am trying to make

But as far as I can see you're my favourite part of me
As I see it, you are my most valued aspect