The Scenic enlisted the help of producer Mike Watts (the Almost, As Tall As Lions, The Deer Hunter) to record their debut album in the Spring of 2008. The collaboration resulted in 12 addictive and poppy sing along anthems that made “Find Yourself Here” as well as a music video produced by Barry Sonders(Mae, Bayside) for the lead single “The American Way”.
A year of relentless touring followed with the band amassing over 250 shows across the entire US including winning the Ernie Ball 2008 battle of the bands and playing a week of Warped Tour on the Kevin Says Stage in 2009.
The Scenic, comprised of Vocalist Jeremy Menard, guitarists Jake Sciscio and Zach Andresen, bassist Frank Romantino, and Drummer Shane Reynolds, are currently working on songs for the follow up album to 2008’s Find Yourself Here and hope to enter the studio in early 2010. The new material promises to be catchy and melodic as always, but more mature and energetic, poised for the stage.
Hold Me Close
The Scenic Lyrics
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And run it through your lies
I have the means, but honestly
I could never let you in so easily
And all aside, you're not so bad
But, I could do without the consequences
I love the way, I love the way you make me feel
Break down these walls enough to let you in
Hold me close, you'll never know
(Listen to your heartbeat, listen to your heartbeat)
How much I need this
More than I ever have before
(Listen to your heartbeat, listen to your heartbeat)
Show me how it goes
Baby girl, I like your style
And how you always keep me waiting
So long
If you like, I could take you for a ride
On the seaside
Under the docks tonight for you
For you
Break down these walls enough to let you in
Hold me close, you'll never know
(Listen to your heartbeat)
How much I need this
More than I ever have before
(Listen to your heartbeat)
Show me how
And take what you want from me and go
I'll promise you with loving hands
And show you the courtesy
You deserve
You look so beautiful
As you wash up on the shore
So lovely
So lovely
Hold me close, you'll never know
(Listen to your heartbeat, listen to your heartbeat)
Hold me close, you'll never know
(Listen to your heartbeat, listen to your heartbeat)
Hold me close, you'll never know
(Listen to your heartbeat, listen to your heartbeat)
How much I need this
More than I ever have before
(Listen to heartbeat)
Show me how
And take what you want from me and go
I'll promise you with loving hands
The Scenic's song Hold Me Close is a complex exploration of love, desire, and trust. The opening lines, "I'm so inspired to take this knife and run it through your lies," set the tone for the rest of the song: the singer is hurt and wants to lash out, but ultimately can't bring themselves to fully let go. The lines "And all aside, you're not so bad, but I could do without the consequences" suggest a conflicted desire to be with the person they're singing to, despite the potential risks involved. It's clear that the singer is deeply affected by this person, as seen in the lines "I love the way, I love the way you make me feel like I'm the only one left standing in the crowd."
However, the singer is aware of the walls they've built up around themselves, as seen in the repeated lines "Break down these walls enough to let you in." The song is an exploration of what it takes to break down those walls and let someone else in, even when it's difficult and potentially risky. The repeated line "Listen to your heartbeat" is a reminder to trust one's own intuition and desires, even if it means facing uncomfortable truths.
Overall, Hold Me Close is a heartfelt and emotional song that explores the complexities of love and desire. Its themes will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to open themselves up to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so inspired to take this knife
I am motivated to cut through the falsehoods in our relationship
And run it through your lies
And expose the truth by confronting your deceptions
I have the means, but honestly
I possess the ability to do so, but honestly
I could never let you in so easily
I can never let you into my heart so easily
And all aside, you're not so bad
However, after consideration, you are not that bad
But, I could do without the consequences
In any case, I am not willing to face the consequences of our relationship
I love the way, I love the way you make me feel
I love the feeling you give me when we're together
Like I'm the only one left standing in the crowd
Like I am the only person in the world that matters
Break down these walls enough to let you in
I need to open up enough to let you into my world
Hold me close, you'll never know
Hold me close and experience the depth of my love
(Listen to your heartbeat, listen to your heartbeat)
How much I need this
How important this is to me
More than I ever have before
More than any other time in the past
Show me how it goes
Show me how this relationship should progress
Baby girl, I like your style
My young lady, I appreciate your personality
And how you always keep me waiting
And the way you tease me with your constant lateness
So long
For an indefinite period of time
If you like, I could take you for a ride
If you're interested, I could take you for a drive
On the seaside
At the beach
Under the docks tonight for you
Beneath the docks tonight, for your enjoyment
Break down these walls enough to let you in
I need to lower these emotional barriers in order to let you into my heart
Hold me close, you'll never know
Hold me tight and know my feelings
(Listen to your heartbeat)
How much I need this
How much I desire this relationship
More than I ever have before
More than at any other time in the past
Show me how
Demonstrate to me that you are committed to this relationship
And take what you want from me and go
Take what you desire from me and leave when you're finished
I'll promise you with loving hands
I will commit to loving you
And show you the courtesy
And be polite to you
You deserve
You have earned
You look so beautiful
You look incredibly stunning
As you wash up on the shore
As waves deposit you on the shore
So lovely
Absolutely ravishing
Hold me close, you'll never know
Hold me close and understand the depth of my emotions
(Listen to your heartbeat, listen to your heartbeat)
Hold me close, you'll never know
Embrace me intimately and experience the extent of my love
(Listen to your heartbeat, listen to your heartbeat)
Hold me close, you'll never know
Hold me tight and never fully comprehend my love for you
(Listen to your heartbeat, listen to your heartbeat)
How much I need this
How much I require this passion
More than I ever have before
More urgently than at any previous time
(Listen to heartbeat)
Show me how
Teach me the ways of love
And take what you want from me and go
Take all you desire from me and leave when you are finished
I'll promise you with loving hands
I pledge my love to you with my tender hands
Contributed by Josiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.