Hold Me Tight
Varios A.U. Lyrics
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You just know what you've got
Oh Lordy, you've been stealing
From the thieves and you got caught
In the headlights of a stretch car
You're a star
Dressing like your sister
They don't know what you're doing
Babe, it must be art
You're a headache, in a suitcase
You're a star
Oh no, don't be shy
You don't have to go blind
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
You don't know how you got here
You just know you want out
Believing in yourself
Almost as much as you doubt
You're a big smash
You wear it like a rash
Star
Oh no, don't be shy
It's a crime to cry
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
They want you to be Jesus
Now go down on one knee
But they want their money back
If you're alive at thirty-three
And you're turning tricks
With your crucifix
You're a star
Ooh child
Of course you're not shy
You don't have to deny love
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
The song "Hold Me Tight" by Various A.U. is a commentary on the duality of fame and the toxic nature of the entertainment industry. The opening lines "You don't know how you took it, you just know what you've got" suggest a sense of confusion and disbelief as the singer realizes the price of success in celebrity culture. The next lines "Oh Lordy, you've been stealing from the thieves and you got caught" adds an ironic layer to the theme of the song. The singer is portrayed as a thief who has been caught by the very people who they stole from, revealing the fickleness of celebrity culture.
The lyrics continue to describe the singer's lifestyle as extravagant and controversial, with lines like "dressing like your sister, living like a tart" and "you're a headache, in a suitcase." These lines suggest that the singer is living recklessly, causing problems for themselves and those who surround them. The song poses the question if the celebrity lifestyle is worth it, as the singer balances on the line between art and madness.
The song also critiques society's obsession with creating idols only to tear them down, as the singer is likened to Jesus, a symbol of worship, only to have their life reduced to prostitution and scandal. The final lines of the song "Of course you're not shy, you don't have to deny love" suggest that the singer is not ashamed of their actions and is willing to embrace the consequences of their fame.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know how you took it
You're not sure how you ended up in the situation you're in
You just know what you've got
You're aware of what you currently possess
Oh Lordy, you've been stealing
You've been taking things that don't belong to you
From the thieves and you got caught
You were caught taking things from those who usually do the stealing themselves
In the headlights of a stretch car
Caught in the middle of a very high-profile situation
You're a star
You're the center of attention
Dressing like your sister
Your appearance and attire are strongly reminiscent of your sister's style
Living like a tart
You're behaving in a way that could be considered promiscuous
They don't know what you're doing
Others are unaware of the exact nature of your actions
Babe, it must be art
You believe that your lifestyle and behavior are a form of artistic expression
You're a headache, in a suitcase
You're causing problems and difficulties despite appearing harmless
Oh no, don't be shy
Don't hesitate or hold back
You don't have to go blind
You don't have to pretend to be unaware of certain things
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
Expressing a desire for intense emotional connection in various forms
You don't know how you got here
You're unsure of how you ended up in this place or position
You just know you want out
You're certain that you no longer want to be in your current situation
Believing in yourself
You have a strong sense of self-confidence
Almost as much as you doubt
Despite feeling confident, you still have some doubts about your abilities
You're a big smash
Your success and popularity are significant
You wear it like a rash
Your success has become a noticeable part of your persona, almost like a skin condition
They want you to be Jesus
Others have high expectations of you, including some that are unrealistic or unfair
Now go down on one knee
Show obedience or submission to others' expectations
But they want their money back
Others will be disappointed or angry if your success doesn't pay dividends
If you're alive at thirty-three
There's a belief that successful people tend to die young
And you're turning tricks
You're engaging in questionable or unsavory behavior to maintain your success
With your crucifix
Despite engaging in questionable behavior, you still maintain some religious or spiritual beliefs
Ooh child
An expression of comfort or encouragement
Of course you're not shy
You have no hesitation or fear when it comes to pursuing your desires
You don't have to deny love
You don't have to pretend that you're not interested in or seeking love and connection
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
Repeating the desire for intense emotional connection in various forms
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tori Sullivan
Love this! Such a good snip of helpful information. Thank you Tim!
Bob Morgan
A wonderful discussion. Couples need nurturing, loving conversations.
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Wow, this is just amazing! Yes, and if u look around, this is so essential and really, a so many people could learn from this, thank you 😊
Marie-Louise Art
I love how you hold space here Tim. Thank you ❤️
Drew E
Many of us guys need this EQ transfer 😂🤯
Charity Rogers
I am just so glad to hear that Sue Johnson gets things like this wrong too. I love the work that she does, and what she’s presenting here, but it makes me feel validated when I mess up. Lol.
Felipe Viaro
Very insightful, it came on a good time. Thanks for the great content.
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Information is abundant these days but wisdom like this is hard to find!
Monique
wow only 5 mins in and my heart softened
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