Lawrence and Keeler, along with Detroit musician and producer Dave Feeny, were in the Do-Whaters, the band formed and led by Jack White of Detroit band The White Stripes for Loretta Lynn's 2004 album Van Lear Rose. Lawrence and Keeler are now at work in The Raconteurs with Benson and White. Lawrence is also the banjo and autoharp player for another Detroit band, Blanche, which also includes the aforementioned Feeny.
The band is also responsible for composing the soundtrack to a skateboard movie entitled "Mosaic" and released in 2003 by Habitat skateboards.
The band's latest album, entitled "****", was released on October 26, 2010, and was released on Jack White's Third Man Records imprint. The Greenhornes toured America, Europe, and much of Australia and New Zealand in support of the album, through 2010 and 2011. As of 2012, they have reformed, and have begun touring, however no news has emerged on whether the band will enter the studio to record another album, yet.
Hold me
The Greenhornes Lyrics
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A little tighter now, oh yeah
Don't you say maybe
Put your arms around me now
Whisper to me, baby
A little softer now, oh yeah
Whisper to me one more time
Yeah
Come on and show me now, baby
A little kindness here, oh yeah
Don't you see me crying
Every night, I'm dying
Whisper to me, baby
A little softer now, oh yeah
Whisper to me, I said one more time
Yeah
Come on and kiss me now, baby
A little softer now, oh yeah
I said squeeze me now, baby
A little tighter now, oh yeah
Don't you say maybe
Put your arms around me now
Whisper to me one more time
Yeah
The Greenhornes' song "Hold Me" is a pleading love song with a rather simple message delivered by the lyrics - the singer is asking his lover to hold him tightly, whisper to him softly, and show him a little kindness. The first verse begins with a request to hold the singer, which intensifies as he asks for a tighter embrace. Further, he implores the lover to whisper sweet nothings and repeat them once more. In the second verse, we learn that the lover has been causing the singer some pain, as he has been crying every night and dying slowly. The singer pleads for a little more attention and care. The song culminates in the chorus where the singer requests a kiss and a tighter squeeze.
The repetitive and emotional nature of the lyrics give a sense of desperation and despair, as the singer is clearly in need of comfort and love from his partner. The song's structure with minor chords and simple rhythms almost reflects the begging and desperate mood of the lyrics. Ultimately, the song portrays the universal feeling of vulnerability and the need for emotional closeness.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on and hold me now, baby
Asking the person to physically embrace them
A little tighter now, oh yeah
Asking the person to hold them tightly
Don't you say maybe
Asking the person to commit to holding them
Put your arms around me now
Asking the person to physically embrace them again
Whisper to me, baby
Asking the person to speak softly to them
A little softer now, oh yeah
Asking the person to speak even more softly
Whisper to me one more time
Asking the person to repeat what they just whispered
Come on and show me now, baby
Asking the person to demonstrate kindness
A little kindness here, oh yeah
Asking for a specific act of kindness
Don't you see me crying
Pointing out that they are sad and in need of comfort
Every night, I'm dying
Reiterating their sadness and need for comfort
I said squeeze me now, baby
Asking the person to physically hold them and apply pressure
A little tighter now, oh yeah
Asking the person to increase the pressure of the embrace
Don't you say maybe
Asking the person to commit to squeezing them
Come on and kiss me now, baby
Asking the person for a kiss
I said squeeze me now, baby
Asking the person to physically hold them and apply pressure (again)
Whisper to me one more time
Asking the person to repeat what they just whispered (again)
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
13coolhand75
i dont think the greenhornes know what year it is and its all for the better dope beats awesome lyrics
bicklesby1
i agree these dudes can nail the olde sound without spoiling .. fucking rare
Edgar Avilés
Great!!
Mariana Ramón
wooowww back to the 60's!! i just love it!! :D
Raphael Sandler
great song! where did you get it from???
Supersonic Mark
greenhorne finesse
Shane Landstrom
smoooooth.............and awsome!!!
jetsafox
Why does this song make me think of 62 Impalas?
fromsevenseas
@lazardboys71409 they're still an active band if that's what you're asking. Their latest album came out in 2010. Google will provide you more answers.