Hold
Captivated by Memories: Yearning and Longing in 'Hold'
Lyrics
Oh well
Expressing resignation or acceptance of a situation.
You've got me under your spell
Feeling captivated or entranced by someone.
And I don't think that I'm kidding around
Indicating seriousness, not taking the situation lightly.
I don't think I can forget you now
Acknowledging difficulty in forgetting the person.
I once sat up on my roof
Reflecting on a past experience or contemplation.
And examined the planning of my town
Observing and analyzing the structure of the town.
I saw the structured grid and pavement cutting through grass
Noting the rigid urban planning and infrastructure.
And I remembered the cold of winter running up the legs of my pants
Recalling a cold winter memory.
I picked the nicest lawn
Choosing a metaphorical "nicest lawn" for a romantic scenario.
And imagined the two of us rolling around down along the ground
Imagining a romantic encounter with the person.
I saw myself touch your face
Visualizing an intimate moment by touching the person's face.
And I noticed jets begin to race above our heads
Noticing external elements (jets) disrupting the intimate moment.
And I pinched my arm and remembered how much you hate me
Self-inflicted pain as a reminder of a problematic relationship.
I remembered the fact that I can't see what you need...
Acknowledging inability to understand the person's needs.
And I'm too stupid to be aware of the beauty that you give this place and
Expressing unawareness of the beauty the person brings to the town.
How shitty this town would seem without you in it.
Highlighting the significance of the person's presence in the town.
When you aren't around, I let the shades fall down to shut out all the sun's light
Describing a coping mechanism (shutting out sunlight) in the person's absence.
And make myself feel all right
Questioning life choices and decisions.
What am I doing with my life?
Expressing uncertainty and self-reflection.
Oh well
Repeating the sentiment of being under someone's influence.
You've got me under your spell
Reiteration of feeling captivated or entranced.
And I don't think that I'm kidding around
Reiterating the seriousness of the situation.
I don't think I can forget you now
Reaffirming difficulty in forgetting the person.
Remember the only thing we need sometimes are chilly nights and warmer
Recalling the simplicity and warmth of certain moments needed in life.
thighs
Emphasizing the intimacy and comfort of physical closeness.
Cause nothing's like being held...sometimes
Stressing the unique and irreplaceable comfort of being held.
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