Hold Steady
Eternal Anticipation: Embracing the Unseen Joy
Lyrics
Before you're here I'll make you up
Expresses the anticipation of the speaker before the arrival of their loved one, using the metaphor of "making you up" before actual presence.
Inside my mind my future love
Describes the imaginative creation of a future love within the speaker's thoughts or fantasies.
It's taken so long to feel what I say but it's never been about me anyways
Reflects on the time it took to genuinely feel and convey emotions, emphasizing that the speaker's focus has never been on themselves.
You look me in the yes and I'm brand new there's only one thing that's left to do
Highlights the transformative effect of the other person's gaze on the speaker, suggesting a positive change in their perspective.
I'll bring you home all wrapped in white
Envisions a future moment of bringing the loved one home, symbolized by being "wrapped in white," possibly indicating purity or celebration.
You've got my nose and your mother's eyes
Describes physical features inherited by the child from both parents, emphasizing the familial connection.
Sneak into the room and I watch you sleeping
Depicts a tender moment of watching the loved one sleep, suggesting a protective and caring role of the speaker.
Every little moment sure feels fleeting
Acknowledges the fleeting nature of precious moments, emphasizing the need to cherish every little instant.
If I'm not ready dear God can you hold me steady
Expresses a plea for emotional support from a higher power, asking to be held steady if the speaker is not ready for parenthood.
Because the weight in my arms isn't heavy but to see this face I've waited all my life
Conveys the overwhelming joy of holding the child, despite the physical weight not feeling burdensome, and emphasizes the long-awaited nature of this moment.
You whisper secrets in my ear of pirate ships and dragons here
Describes the child sharing imaginative stories with the speaker, creating a connection through whispered secrets about pirate ships and dragons.
I'm lucky to be in your world
Expresses gratitude for being part of the child's world, portraying the child as a source of luck and happiness.
Now in my life I am just a fraction and half of my joy comes from your reaction
Reflects on the transformative impact of the child on the speaker's life, with a significant portion of joy coming from the child's reactions.
Before you're here
Echoes the sentiment from the first line, emphasizing the anticipation and longing for the arrival of the loved one.
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