Pavey came to prominence in 2013 season of The Voice Australia. She used Simon & Garfunkel's Scarborough Fair / Canticle as her audition piece and immediately wowed both the judges and the audience alike. Pavey released one LP and an EP under her own name, but in August 2015 revealed she would be releasing music under the Vera Blue pseudonym.
Vera Blue's first EP Fingertips was released 13th May 2016 and has so far yielded two singles, Hold and Settle
Hold
Vera Blue Lyrics
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Those words would never be aloud
When I am yours
When we are home
You loved the many faults you found
You cared what was worth keeping around
When I am yours
When we are home
You have a hold of it now
I need you to breathe your life into me
You have a hold of it now
I tried to loosen off your hold
But you stayed and nothing made you fall
I knew when you took me over
That you where not like the others
I can be on your necklace
But you stayed
I have broken that heart so many times
I need you to breathe your life into me
You have a hold of it now
All of these times I've tried to make you forget me
But you stayed
You stayed
All of these times I've tried to make you forget me
You stayed
When I was yours
When I was yours
When we were home
When we are home
The song "Hold" by Vera Blue is a powerful and emotional ballad about a love that is both binding and freeing. The opening line of the song, "I love the way you tie me down," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which speak to the singer's deep desire to be held and loved by someone who truly understands and accepts them.
The singer of the song seems to be reflecting on a relationship that has gone through some tough times, with lines like "I have broken that heart so many times." Despite this, the singer acknowledges that their partner has stayed by their side, refusing to let them go even when things get difficult. There is a deep sense of gratitude and vulnerability in the way the singer talks about their partner, with lines like "I need you to breathe your life into me" and "You have a hold of it now."
Overall, the lyrics of "Hold" speak to the powerful and transformative nature of love, and the way that it can both bind us and set us free.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the way you tie me down
Expressing love for the partner's dominance in the relationship.
Those words would never be aloud
The singer acknowledging societal pressure against discussing one's preferences and desires in a relationship.
When I am yours
Feeling possessive of one's partner in a committed relationship.
When we are home
Feeling most comfortable and safe when with one's partner in a shared living space.
You loved the many faults you found
Feeling supported and accepted for one's flaws and imperfections in the relationship.
You cared what was worth keeping around
Feeling validated and appreciated by one's partner for the aspects of oneself that they find valuable and worth preserving.
I have broken that heart so many times
Acknowledging past mistakes and heartbreak inflicted on one's partner.
You have a hold of it now
Feeling secure and trusting in one's current partner's ability to keep their heart safe and whole.
I need you to breathe your life into me
Expressing dependence on the partner for fulfillment and contentment in life.
I tried to loosen off your hold
Attempted to distance oneself emotionally from the partner, but ultimately failed.
But you stayed and nothing made you fall
Feeling gratitude and respect for the partner's unwavering commitment and loyalty.
I knew when you took me over
Feeling overwhelmed and entranced by the partner's intense presence and influence in one's life.
That you where not like the others
Feeling that the partner is unique and special in comparison to past failed relationships.
I can be on your necklace
Feeling like a prized possession of the partner, akin to jewelry on their person.
All of these times I've tried to make you forget me
Feeling undeserving of the partner's love and trying to push them away through emotional distancing.
But you stayed
Feeling grateful and relieved that the partner has remained committed despite the artist's attempts to push them away.
When I was yours
Reflecting on past ownership and possession of the artist by the partner.
When we were home
Reflecting on past shared living and domestic arrangements with the partner.
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@van5449
I love the way you tie me down
False words would never be allowed
When I am yours
When we are home
You loved the many faults you found
You kept what was worth keeping around
When I am yours
When we are home
Wanting you to know, before things become overgrown
There are reasons why I am this way
Wanting you to know, before things become overgrown
There are reasons why I am this way
I have opened my heart so many times
You have a hold of it now
I need you to breathe new life into me
You have a hold of it now
I tried to loosen off your hold
But you stayed and nothing made you fall
I knew when you took me over
That you where not like the others
I can be young and reckless
But you stayed
I have opened that heart so many times
You have a hold of it now
I need you to breathe new life into me
You have a hold of it now
Wanting you to know, before things become overgrown
There are reasons why I am this way
Wanting you to know, before things become overgrown
There are reasons why I am this way
All those times I tried to make you forget me
You stayed, you stayed
All those times I tried to make you forget me
You stayed
When I am yours
When I am yours
When we are home
When we are home
@user-mg4dk1fp1q
I love the way you tie me down
Those words would never be aloud
When I am yours
When we are home
You loved the many faults you found
You cared what was worth keeping around
When I am yours
When we are home
I have broken that heart so many times
You have a hold of it now
I need you to breathe your life into me
You have a hold of it now
I tried to loosen off your hold
But you stayed and nothing made you fall
I knew when you took me over
That you where not like the others
I can be on your necklace
But you stayed
I have broken that heart so many times
I need you to breathe your life into me
You have a hold of it now
All of these times I've tried to make you forget me
But you stayed
You stayed
All of these times I've tried to make you forget me
You stayed
When I was yours
When I was yours
When we were home
When we are home
@MoniquePolden
Her voice is the most beautiful thing i've heard. I'm breathless
@brittaneyburns9966
Monique Ashlee yes I agree so uplifting!
@devstaralmighty123
What about London Grammar?
@BrendelC
you should listen to Yoste's version. it's pretty good too if you liked the original
@ivym3969
Indeed it is ⭐️⭐️
@lynetterose2650
Beautiful, strong, & very amazingly talented voice. She's going places as she should with that much talent. I am truly in awe listening to her!!
@763Norton
Such a good song - surprised it isn't more popular! I just keep playing it on repeat
@anishaindigo159
This is the stuff that needs to be in radio, not that other crap
@josephineeather9852
Triple j my dudes
@jmwisz
Yep