Hold Me Close
j tropic Lyrics

The opening lines of J Tropic's song Hold Me Close talk about a potential misinterpretation of words. The singer seems worried that the other person might have misunderstood what s/he meant when s/he said "I want you." The following lines give clarity to this issue and indicate that just wanting the other person isn't enough. The statement "it's not enough" is repeated twice, underscoring the sentiment. The singer needs more, and even though "it's free," meaning it doesn't require money or effort, it's still "not enough." The subsequent lines are an appeal to the other person to embrace them because they are afraid of letting go, hinting that the relationship is teetering on the brink of something potentially dangerous.

The second verse begins with a call to "think just [like] it was before." It seems that the singer is trying to recreate a previous moment in their relationship, of which the other person might not be aware, or might not want to relive. The lines "I hope that you don't get" suggest that the other person might misunderstand the singer's intentions yet again, leaving them high and dry. Regardless, the singer repeats that same sentiment of "it's not enough" twice more, followed by another plea to hold them close, so they don't let go, emphasizing how crucial that is to the relationship.

In summary, the song holds on to feelings of uncertainty and fear of losing something that once felt secure. The fear of not being enough and the need to be held physically and emotionally come through the lyrics.