The band came to be from seeking blues and roots of the greats from an early age when exposed to musicians such as Peter Green, Otis Redding and Ray Charles. The boys would watch closely in awe as their teacher, Sam Linton Smith, performed at St. Andrews pub on a Sunday, the very same St. Andrews in which Josh and Sam Teskey set up to busk as boys. Thus began the musical convergence of Warrandyte Blues-Soul and everything in between. And when brought to Melbourne CBD, people actually move to live music – a phenomenon that’s camera worthy.
Josh Teskey fronts the band with his smooth vocals and rhythm guitar. Evocative of Donny Hathaway, Teskey reaches out to play with his audience, ushering them through the emotional room of each song’s mind with airs of love, ardor and desire; creating an atmosphere you thought you were born too late to ever experience.
Joined by Sam Teskey on lead guitar and backing vocals, these brothers will have you rocking from side to side until you’re dancing, and then giggling at the absolute sublimity of the moment. Teskey will have you pink cheeked and stress free with his flirtatious solos and flattering, fatherly tones.
Along with the Teskeys, you’ll find the unflustered Brendon Love on bass. His instinctive and cool, calm and collected nature is what drives the hips of the audience and transports the energy in and out of high spirit to deep soul. Love is love, and love is bass.
Liam Gough completes the ensemble with his metronomic technique and veteran beat keeping. Gough’s talent effectuates the amalgamation of funk and blues, inspiring the music itself by teasing the fluidity with his heartfelt punctilious pulse. This drummer might as well be the only drummer you know.
Through gifts bestowed upon the family (and farm-ily) band, such as; BB King, Albert Collins, Jimi Hendrix and Marvin Gaye, they share with us city dwellers dynamics within a live sound that only clean country air and years of diverse varieties of live gigging can provide, and I’m not just saying that because I’m wearing overalls and ate my chicken.
The Teskey Brothers are an important affirmation of something we have always loved and something we hope to never loose – Home, Rhythm, and Blues.
Hold Me
The teskey brothers Lyrics
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Don't hold me down
Carry me
But keep my feet on the ground
That storm
Is coming down hard
I'm your shelter
But if you leave me
I'll be moving on
You'll have a hard time drying
When the fire is gone
I'll hold ya
I won't hold you down
Yeah, yeah
I'll carry ya
But keep your feet on the ground
You're the storm
And I'm the Murray darling
You keep me going
Every time I'm dry
But if you leave me
I'll be moving on
I'll live on
But have a hard time running
When the weather is gone
Hold me
Don't hold me down
Carry me
But keep my feet on the ground
Yeah, yeah
I'll hold ya
I won't hold you down
I'll carry ya
But keep your feet on the ground
In so many ways
I just keep pulling
But you're pushing me away
Me away
Hold me
Don't hold me down
Carry me
But keep my feet on the ground
I'll hold ya
I won't hold you down
Carry ya
But keep your feet on the ground, yeah
Oh, hold me
Don't hold me down
Love me
But don't let me drown
In this song, The Teskey Brothers are expressing their desire for a close, supportive relationship that lifts them up rather than weighing them down. The first two lines of the chorus, "Hold me, don't hold me down / Carry me, but keep my feet on the ground", express the paradoxical desire to simultaneously feel affection and freedom. The next two lines hint at possible problems in the relationship: "That storm is coming down hard / I'm your shelter every time it starts." Here, the storm refers to some kind of difficulty or challenge, and one partner is relying on the other for support. But there is also a fear of being left behind when the relationship ends: "But if you leave me / I'll be moving on / You'll have a hard time drying when the fire is gone."
The second verse introduces the idea that the roles in the relationship may sometimes be reversed: "You're the storm and I'm the Murray Darling / You keep me going every time I'm dry." The Murray Darling is a river system in Australia that is known for its variability and tendency to dry up during droughts. Here, it becomes a metaphor for a partner who provides crucial support during tough times. But again, there is a fear of being left alone: "But if you leave me / I'll be moving on / I'll live on but have a hard time running when the weather is gone."
Overall, "Hold Me" is a song about the push and pull of relationships. Both partners need each other for support, but there is also a fear of being trapped or abandoned. The upbeat bluesy sound of the music contrasts with the emotional complexity of the lyrics, creating a sense of both joy and melancholy.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold me
I want to be close to you
Don't hold me down
Don't restrict me or limit my freedom
Carry me
Support me and help me through tough times
But keep my feet on the ground
Make sure I stay grounded and focused
That storm
A difficult situation or challenge
Is coming down hard
It's hitting me hard and causing me trouble
I'm your shelter
I'm here for you whenever you need me
Every time it starts
Whenever the storm begins to rage
But if you leave me
If you abandon me or walk away
I'll be moving on
I'll have to find a way to go on without you
You'll have a hard time drying
It will be difficult for you to move forward
When the fire is gone
When the passion or desire fades away
You're the storm
You are the source of the trouble or challenge
And I'm the Murray darling
I'm the area affected by the storm
You keep me going
You give me the strength to keep moving forward
Every time I'm dry
Whenever I'm feeling depleted or hopeless
I'll live on
I'll find a way to survive and thrive
But have a hard time running
It will be difficult for me to escape the trouble or challenge
When the weather is gone
When the source of the trouble or challenge dissipates
In so many ways
In many different situations or contexts
I just keep pulling
I'm trying to bring us together and get closer
But you're pushing me away
You're resisting and trying to create distance between us
Love me
Show me affection and care
But don't let me drown
Don't overwhelm me or suffocate me with your love
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Liam Gough, Brendon Love, Joshua Teskey, Samuel Teskey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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HOLD ME
Hold me
Don’t hold me down
Carry me
But keep my feet on the ground
That storm is coming down hard
I’m your shelter every time it starts
But if you leave me, I’ll be moving on
You’ll have a hard time drying
When the fire is gone
I’ll hold ya
I won’t hold ya down
I’ll carry ya
But keep your feet on the ground
You’re the storm and I’m the Murray darling
You keep me going
Every time I’m dry
But if you leave me
I’ll be moving on
But have a hard time running
when the weather is gone
Hold me, don’t hold me down
Carry me, but keep my feet on the ground
I’ll hold ya, I won’t hold ya down
I’ll carry ya, but keep your feet on the ground
In so many ways
I just keep pulling
But you’re pushing me away
Me away
Hold me, don’t hold me down
Carry me, but keep my feet on the ground
I’ll hold ya, I won’t hold ya down
Carry ya, but keep your feet on the ground
Hold me, don’t hold me down
Love me, but don’t let me drown
@bisonkambaine5628
Australia - Thank you for this gem of a group. The most soulful group i've heard in a long time. ♥
@mydovesongstudios
I am smiling so big. As wide as the ocean, these brothers move me, and my spirit rejoices.
@meganknowles322
Same! Idk who is reading my soul more these days, Teskey Brothers or Andy Grammer. 💚
@markslempf9030
Am I the only one who thinks that the two transitions from having one person in the shot to having all four of them in it are just awesome. The songs pretty good too.
@monicaherman1732
It’s amazing videography
@jacobmarriner4104
Just played this song 100 times and still jammed like it was the first time hearing it. Much love and respect.
@jaxgray3310
Brilliant
@mariesherwood9009
Love it ❤️❤️
@valvinabriseno1976
My niece dance team danced to this somg
@supersolace2027
Music hasn’t made me feel this way in a while...the voices, the atmosphere it’s all perfect