Can't Hold Us
U.K. Mixmasters Lyrics
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Name ain’t on the door
What are those cold eyes for?
I don’t think I know
He’s in all black
And he thinks he’s all that
That’s for sure
A word in his ear
What’s the score?
I think I’ve figured it out
You and I, we will not work
‘Cos when my back is turned
You find a way to make things worse
I call for calm
But the storm comes first
I can’t hold back
Can’t hold back on you tonight
(Ooh)
I won’t hold back
Won’t hold back on you tonight
Won’t hold back no
You’ve got that passive going on
Regression coming on strong
I see no reason to lead you
I follow, I follow you
Oh when you figure it out
Your time has come and gone
Lost your bottle
Lost your touch
And now all the bets are off
The curtain call on your cover up
I can’t hold back
Can’t hold back on you tonight
(Ooh)
I won’t hold back
Won’t hold back on you tonight
Nobody wants to be alone
Nobody wants to be alone
Nobody wants to be alone
Nobody wants to be alone
Nobody wants to be alone
Nobody wants to be alone
Nobody wants to be alone
Nobody wants to be alone
I wanna go if you are going
I wanna roll if you are rolling
You’ve got your leather on and got me falling
Shoes with red soles, you’re taking me home
I can’t hold back
Can’t hold back on you tonight
(Ooh)
I won’t hold back
Won’t hold back on you tonight
You and I, we will not work
‘Cos when my back is turned
You find a way
You find a way to make it worse
The lyrics of U.K. Mixmasters's "Can't Hold Us" speak about the frustration and confusion that arises from being in a difficult and tumultuous relationship. The singer feels like they've been in this situation before, with someone who doesn't have their best interests at heart. They describe the other person as cold and cocky, wearing all black and thinking they're all that. The singer is trying to figure out what's going on between them, and notices their initials have been written somewhere. The chorus speaks to the singer's desire to not hold back anymore, to let their feelings out despite the potential for things to get worse.
The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer acknowledging that they and their partner are not meant to work. Despite their best efforts to keep things calm and under control, the relationship is a hurricane that they can't stop. They don't want to be alone, but they also know that being with this person is not healthy or sustainable. The final chorus adds a layer of hope - the singer wants to be with their partner, to follow them wherever they go, as long as the other person is willing to reciprocate and not make things worse.
Line by Line Meaning
Feels like I’ve been here before
I have a sense of déjà vu
Name ain’t on the door
I am not recognized or welcomed here
What are those cold eyes for?
I am being scrutinized or judged harshly
I don’t think I know
I am uncertain about the situation
He’s in all black
He is dressed ominously
And he thinks he’s all that
He has a big ego
That’s for sure
It's obvious to me
A word in his ear
I am about to confront him
My initials appear
I am claiming ownership or expressing my identity
What’s the score?
What the situation exactly is?
I think I’ve figured it out
I believe I understand the problem
You and I, we will not work
We are not compatible
‘Cos when my back is turned
You betray me when I am not looking
You find a way to make things worse
You make the situation more difficult
I call for calm
I try to diffuse the tension
But the storm comes first
The argument or conflict escalates before it resolves
I can’t hold back
I cannot restrain myself
Can’t hold back on you tonight
I cannot resist the temptation of being with you tonight
(Ooh)
Interjection indicating a passionate or emotional response
I won’t hold back
I will not restrain myself
Won’t hold back on you tonight
I will follow through with my desires tonight
Won’t hold back no
I am committed to my decision
You’ve got that passive going on
You are being neutral or indecisive
Regression coming on strong
You are reverting to a less mature version of yourself
I see no reason to lead you
I do not trust or respect your judgment
I follow, I follow you
I am only interested in being guided by you
Oh when you figure it out
I am anticipating that you will realize something important
Your time has come and gone
Your moment to shine has passed
Lost your bottle
You are showing a lack of courage
Lost your touch
You are no longer performing at a high level
And now all the bets are off
There is no certainty or predictability anymore
The curtain call on your cover up
Your attempt to conceal something from me is over
Nobody wants to be alone
Everyone craves companionship
I wanna go if you are going
I want to be with you
I wanna roll if you are rolling
I want to follow your lead
You’ve got your leather on and got me falling
You are wearing something sexy and I am attracted to you
Shoes with red soles, you’re taking me home
You are seducing me and I am going along with it
‘Cos when my back is turned
You betray me when I am not looking
You find a way
You always manage to find a problem
You find a way to make it worse
You make the situation more difficult
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Matthew James Barnes, Daniel David Flint, Josh James Alphonse Franceschi, Max Michael Heyler, Crispin Machmichael Sandys Hunt, Christopher James Miller
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