Hold Me Close
xtra basic & Emily J Lyrics


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Gotta find a way to clear this up
I'm not used to this
Not speaking up

Where can I find
This one last piece
Nowhere to find
Lost in the streets
Don't wanna go
Don't wanna leave

Baby, hold me close
I'm drifting away
I'm still searching for your love
Baby, hold me close
I'm drifting away
I'm still searching for your love
Baby, hold me close
I'm drifting away
I'm still searching for your love
Baby, hold me close
I'm drifting away
I'm still searching for your love

I don't know why
I need to stay
Never thought that we'd
End up this way

I need to find
This one last piece
No need to hide
Out in the streets
Don't wanna go
Don't wanna leave

Baby, hold me close
I'm drifting away
I'm still searching for your love
Baby, hold me close
I'm drifting away
I'm still searching for your love
Baby, hold me close
I'm drifting away
I'm still searching for your love
Baby, hold me close
I'm drifting away
I'm still searching for your love

I'm still searching for your love

Baby, hold me close




I'm drifting away
I'm still searching for your love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Xtra Basic and Emily J's "Hold Me Close" express the uncertainty and confusion of a protagonist who feels lost and in need of guidance. The song begins with the singer admitting to feeling unsure of how to deal with a problem since they are not used to speaking up. They are in search of a solution, a missing piece that will help everything make sense again, but they don't know where to find it. The singer is reluctant to leave and wants to be held close by someone they love.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Baby, hold me close, I'm drifting away; I'm still searching for your love." The singer feels like they are losing their connection to someone they love and are desperate to find them again. They don't want to be alone, and they don't want to lose the person who they are searching for.


The second verse of the song expresses the singer's reluctance to leave their current situation, even though they know they need to find a solution to their problem. They need to find the missing piece and stop hiding in the streets. The singer is lost without their partner, and they cannot navigate through their problems without them. The chorus is repeated twice more, reinforcing the idea that the singer is still searching for the love they need to feel whole again.


Overall, "Hold Me Close" is a heartfelt plea for love and support from someone who is feeling lost and in need. The lyrics express the importance of having someone to hold onto when you are feeling unsure and confused.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotta find a way to clear this up
I need to figure out a solution to fix this problem


I'm not used to this
This situation is unfamiliar to me


Not speaking up
I haven't been vocal and expressed my true feelings


Where can I find
I'm desperately searching for


This one last piece
The missing element that I need to feel complete and happy


Nowhere to find
I've looked everywhere but can't seem to locate it


Lost in the streets
I'm feeling lost and directionless


Don't wanna go
I don't want to leave where I am currently


Don't wanna leave
I don't want to depart from where I am currently


Baby, hold me close
I long for physical affection and comfort


I'm drifting away
I'm slowly losing focus and becoming detached


I'm still searching for your love
I'm still trying to find and hold onto love


I don't know why
I'm unsure of the reason


I need to stay
I must remain in this situation


Never thought that we'd
I didn't anticipate that we would


End up this way
Result in this current state or situation


No need to hide
There's no need to conceal or keep secret


Out in the streets
In public or out in the open


I'm still searching for your love
I'm still attempting to find and hold onto love




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xtra basic

hope you guys will love this song. we put our hearts out into this track and we are so happy to share it with you! we are also super excited about Eesti Laul and can't wait to see what's going to happen next. enjoy and keep it xtra basic 🧡

ESC Holland

Good luck!! The parts without text is not my thing, but the rest is amazing!!

Kieran Edmunds

This song is great and that build up is ABSOLUTELY Amazing but the chorus needs an overhall. I can see the chorus either having an edm sound or deep house beat that could bring the house down. This has so much potential to win eesti laul and stand out in Tel aviv. Good job from🇬🇧👍

Jürgen Koks

@Kieran Edmunds I agree with you ! :)

RoyalBlue55

Lugu on ülivinge. Hakkas esimesest kuulamisest meeldima. Aga see lavaesitlus. Kui seda saaks veel 75% paremaks, siis oleks võit Teie. Täiesti arusaamatuks jääb see Michelini kostüüm ning tantsiva tüdruku liibukad. Kutt oli äge. Rootslane paneb selle võistluse kinni puhtalt oma näoilmetega.
Palju palju edu teile!!!

Deep ❶

Nostalgia 😭 i used to listen to the song every day when it came out, what a bop

Paccaleo

omg same, I'm crying :')

Dreefi

I don't usually write comments, but this song is so awesome I had to! <3 I need this in Eurovision so bad...12 points from the Czech Republic! <3

xtra basic

thank youu 🧡

Mari Andra

😍💎

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