Members include Zaac Margin on lead guitar, Elliott Margin on keys/vocals, Sam Margin on guitar/vocals and Scott Baldwin on drums.
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The Rubens Lyrics
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I can't relax
No self-control
Lord help me, lord help me
Hold me back
I can't relax
No self-control
Lord help me
To keep my distance, stay away
From the things that take away
From the things that make me stray, yeah help me
To put the bottle down
To know when enough's enough
Won't let my love run down
Yeah, hold me back
I can't relax
No self-control
Lord help me, lord help me
Hold me back
I can't relax
No self-control
Lord help me, lord help me
Help me
To take the best advice
Before they've had enough
And I run out of time, yeah help me
I can't do it alone
Before too long I'll be without a home
Yeah, you don't want it
Tell me how to live my life
But I know you care
So maybe fuck my pride
You don't want it
Leave me here to die
'Cause down a slippery slope, I'll slide, slide, slide
Yeah, hold me back
I can't relax
No self-control
Lord help me, lord help me
Hold me back
I can't relax
No self-control
Lord help me, lord help me
Yeah, hold me back
Tell me how to live my life
Got no self-control
Lord help me, lord help me
The lyrics of The Rubens's song "Hold Me Back" depict a struggle with self-control and the plea for divine intervention. The repeated line "Hold me back, I can't relax, no self-control, Lord help me, Lord help me" highlights the singer's desperation and acknowledgement of their own weaknesses. They recognize that they need assistance to overcome their inability to resist certain temptations or harmful indulgences.
The song delves deeper into this internal battle, emphasizing the need to maintain distance from things that lead them astray. The lyrics express a desire to break free from self-destructive habits, like relying on alcohol as a coping mechanism or escaping reality. The plea for help suggests a realization of the harmful consequences these actions may have on their relationships and overall well-being.
Furthermore, the lyrics touch upon the singer's awareness of the advice and concerns expressed by others. The line "Tell me how to live my life, but I know you care, so maybe fuck my pride" reveals conflicting emotions of resistance and acknowledgment. Despite their initial resistance to external influence, they ultimately recognize the concern and care of those trying to guide them in a better direction.
Overall, "Hold Me Back" encapsulates the frustration, vulnerability, and plea for support in overcoming personal demons and finding a path towards self-improvement.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, hold me back
I need someone to restrain me or keep me from making impulsive decisions
I can't relax
I am constantly in a state of restlessness or anxiety
No self-control
I lack the ability to control my actions or impulses
Lord help me, lord help me
I am pleading for guidance or assistance from a higher power
Help me
I am seeking support or assistance
To keep my distance, stay away
I need help in maintaining a safe distance from negative influences
From the things that take away
I want to avoid anything that diminishes or harms me
From the things that make me stray, yeah help me
I need assistance in avoiding distractions or temptations that lead me astray
To put the bottle down
I require support to stop drinking excessively
To know when enough's enough
I need guidance in understanding my limits or boundaries
Won't let my love run down
I refuse to let my emotions or affection diminish or fade away
Help me
I am asking for help or assistance once again
To take the best advice
I need guidance in making the most informed or wise decisions
Before they've had enough
I want to seek guidance before it's too late or before I have exhausted all options
And I run out of time, yeah help me
I require assistance to prevent running out of time or missing out on opportunities
I can't do it alone
I acknowledge that I cannot accomplish this on my own and need support
Before too long I'll be without a home
If I continue down this path, I might end up homeless or without a stable life
Yeah, you don't want it
You don't desire or seek this kind of life or situation
Tell me how to live my life
Provide guidance or advice on how I should lead my life
But I know you care
I understand that you genuinely care about me
So maybe fuck my pride
I am willing to let go of my ego or pride for the sake of receiving help
You don't want it
You don't desire or seek this kind of life or situation
Leave me here to die
You would rather abandon me or allow me to face the consequences of my actions alone
'Cause down a slippery slope, I'll slide, slide, slide
If I am not held back or guided, I will easily fall into a detrimental or dangerous path
Tell me how to live my life
Provide guidance or advice on how I should lead my life once more
Got no self-control
I lack the ability to control my actions or impulses
Lord help me, lord help me
I am pleading for guidance or assistance from a higher power once again
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Scott James Baldwin, David Martin Kahne, Elliott Patrick Margin, Izaac Alan Margin, Samuel Stephen Margin, William Shannon Zeglis
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