Hold Me Down
Tommy Lee Lyrics
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I've been through this before
It's nothin' new, nothin' new
I don't know why everytime I want to fly
Somebody always tries
To hold me down, hold me down
I'm losing my faith every single time I try
Don't let me drown, let me drown
Don't worry about what you done now 'cause it's okay
It's a test to see how much you can take, it's nothin' new
I don't know why everytime I want to fly
Somebody always tries
To hold me down, hold me down
I'm losing my faith every single time I try
No one is on my side
Don't let me drown, let me drown
I am drowning, I am sinking, yeah
I am drowning, I am sinking
Why won't someone help me
Why won't someone help me
I don't know why everytime I want to fly
Somebody always tries
To hold me down, hold me down
I'm losing my faith every single time I try
No one is on my side
Don't let me drown, let me drown
The lyrics of Tommy Lee's song, "Hold Me Down," explore the theme of feeling suppressed and held down by others when trying to achieve one's goals. The artist starts by acknowledging that he doesn't make everyone happy, but that's okay because he has been through this feeling before, and it's nothing new to him. He expresses his frustration of not knowing why every time he wants to fly, someone always tries to hold him down. He feels like he's losing faith every time he tries and no one is on his side. The artist then calls on the listener not to let him drown and sink.
The artist seems to be pushing through pain to get to where he wants to be, and he acknowledges that this is a test to see how much he can take. He seems to be telling the listener that setbacks are regular on this journey, but it's essential to keep pushing through them. The artist's plea for help towards the end of the lyrics suggests a degree of powerlessness, feeling like he is in too deep and needs someone to support him through the tough times.
In summary, "Hold Me Down" is a song that explores how people might feel when they feel like no one is on their side or against their progress. It's a call for help, an appeal to be lifted out of a situation that might feel hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't make everyone happy, but it's ok
It's fine that not everyone is pleased with me.
I've been through this before
I have already experienced this situation previously.
It's nothin' new, nothin' new
This is a repetitive issue.
I don't know why everytime I want to fly
I'm not sure why every time I try to make progress.
Somebody always tries to hold me down, hold me down
Someone always tries to prevent or impede my progress.
I'm losing my faith every single time I try
With each attempt, my confidence and belief diminishes.
No one is on my side
I don't feel like anyone is supporting or advocating for me.
Don't let me drown, let me drown
Please don't let me fail completely; help me succeed.
Don't worry about what you done now 'cause it's okay
It's not necessary to be overly concerned about the past.
It's a test to see how much you can take, it's nothin' new
This is merely a trial to assess how much I can endure.
I am drowning, I am sinking, yeah
I'm struggling and struggling to stay afloat.
Why won't someone help me
I'm seeking assistance.
Why won't someone help me
I need aid and support from someone.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: JOHN JAMES LEE, SHANE MICHAEL HASEMAN, STUART JAMES MCFARLANE, HAMISH TOWNSEND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SaintPauliBoy
i don’t make everyone happy…..but it’s ok….it’s ok
i’ve been through this before
it’s nothing new…nothing new
i don’t know why every time i wanna fly
somebody always tries
to hold me down….hold me down…
i’m losing my faith every single time…i try
no one is on my side
don’t let me drown…let me drown
don’t worry about whatcha done now cause it’s ok…it’s ok...yeah, yeah
it’s a test to see how much you can take…it’s nothin new…
i don’t know why every time i wanna fly
somebody always tries
to hold me down….hold me down…
i’m losing my faith every single time…i try
no one is on my side
don’t let me drown…let me drown
i am drowning…i am sinking….yeah
i am drowning…i am sinking….yeah
why won’t someone help me
why won’t someone help me
@Keezie27
I love this song. This entire album is awesome. It's underrated. I really like Tommy's solo stuff.
@craigdennington9099
Yea I got this album when it came out I was in high school and I still give this album a spin time to time even in 2023
@RRfan1
Had no idea Tommy could sing like that!! Awesome !!!'
@pocheymu
find a live version. not so good
@SpykeZ0129
lol never heard Methods of Mayhem?
@kellysalinas7478
@@pocheymu Even Vince sucks live!!
@geopioneergsxr5357
@Sketchy Madness He's the drummer..
@jacquelinemilom4164
@@pocheymu I've seen a live version and he did great. I don't know what you're talking about.
@Pamela_In_Chains
I love hearing Tommy Lee sing his voice makes you melt
@jestermindcrime1773
maybe a long time ago