Hold on to the One
Embrace the One Who Makes You Feel Alive
Lyrics
Why you gotta tell me like I ain't no good for you?
Questioning why the person is criticizing or judging the speaker's worthiness in their eyes.
And why you gotta tell me like it's somethin' I should do?
Asking why the person is instructing or advising the speaker about something they should do.
Never really know if time will tell
Uncertainty about whether time will eventually reveal or clarify things.
Woke up in heaven, now I'm livin' in hell
Expressing a shift from a positive state (heaven) to a negative one (hell).
So, hold on to the one, who will make you feel numb
Suggesting to hold on to someone who can emotionally detach or make you feel emotionally numb.
Hold on to the one, 'cause it's better than some
Emphasizing the importance of holding on to a specific person rather than just anyone.
Hold on to the one, who will make you feel numb
Reiterating the suggestion to stay attached to someone who can make you emotionally numb.
Hold on to the one, 'cause it's better than some
Reiterating the importance of holding on to a particular person instead of anyone else.
Since the first time that I looked in your eyes
Reflecting on the impact of the first meeting with someone, leading to internal curiosity and contemplation.
It was a feelin', kept me wonderin' inside
Describing the lingering effect or sensation experienced after the initial encounter.
Feelings of lost or maybe even confused
Expressing feelings of confusion or being lost regarding emotions.
So much for lovin' that I'm willin' to lose
Acknowledging a willingness to sacrifice love or affection for certain reasons.
So, hold on to the one, who will make you feel numb
Reiterating the advice to stay connected to someone who can emotionally detach or make you feel emotionally numb.
And hold on to the one, 'cause it's better than some
Highlighting the importance of choosing a specific person over others for emotional detachment.
And hold on to the one, who will make you feel numb
Repeating the suggestion to remain attached to someone who can make you emotionally numb.
And hold on to the one, 'cause it's better than some
Re-emphasizing the significance of sticking with a particular person instead of just anyone else.
A little bit soft, a little bit smooth, a little bit longer, now
Describing different emotional states or characteristics—soft, smooth, long, fast, and hard—as part of the relationship.
A little bit fast, a little bit hard until we get stronger, now
Describing a phase of the relationship involving intensity or difficulty, aiming for strength.
To rock with me, baby
Inviting the person to be in sync or in harmony with the speaker.
Come on and roll with me, sweet darlin'
Encouraging the person to join and accompany the speaker in their journey.
I wanna rock with you, baby
Expressing the desire to be intimately connected or in sync with the person.
Come on and roll with me, sweet darlin'
Encouraging the person to continue accompanying and being in sync with the speaker.
So, hold on to the one, who will make you feel numb
Reiterating the advice to stay connected to someone who can emotionally detach or make you feel emotionally numb.
And hold on to the one, 'cause it's better than some
Underlining the importance of choosing a specific person over others for emotional detachment.
And hold on to the one, who will make you feel numb
Repeating the suggestion to remain attached to someone who can make you emotionally numb.
And hold on to the one, 'cause it's better than some
Re-emphasizing the significance of sticking with a particular person instead of just anyone else.
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