Hold Up
Escaping Modern Madness: The Raconteurs' 'Hold Up' Unveils a World of Confinement and Liberation
Lyrics
Hold up!
Expression urging someone to wait or stop.
Had enough of these modern times
Feeling fed up with the challenges of contemporary life.
About to drive me out of my mind
Feeling on the verge of losing one's sanity due to the pressures of modern life.
And you know this too well
Acknowledging that someone else is aware of the situation.
I'm holed up in my little cell, yeah!
Describing being confined or isolated in a small space or situation.
Hold up!
Repetition of the expression "Hold up!" intensifying the urgency or need to pause.
Hold up!
-Hold up!
-Hold up!
-Friends took me to a freak show
Recalling an experience of being taken to an unusual or bizarre exhibition.
I thought I think I've seen it all before
Expressing a sense of déjà vu or having encountered similar situations previously.
Well Can I get a look at you, girl?
Expressing curiosity about someone and a desire to understand them.
Maybe take a peek in your world?
Expressing interest in gaining insight into the person's world or perspective.
Hold up!
Repetition of the expression "Hold up!" suggesting a continued need to pause or reflect.
Hold up!
-Hold up!
-Hold up!
-Hold up
Reiteration of the need to pause or wait.
Modern girl, you're so kind
Complimenting a modern girl for being kind and supportive.
You're gonna help me get through this time, well
Expressing the belief that the modern girl will assist in overcoming challenges.
And you know me too well
Acknowledging a deep understanding between the speaker and the modern girl.
You didn't break a bone, you broke into my prison cell
Metaphorically describing the girl's impact as breaking into the speaker's emotional confinement.
Hold up!
Repetition of "Hold up!" emphasizing the continued need to wait or pause.
Hold up!
-I'm holed up!
-Hold up, I'm holed up
Reiteration of being holed up, possibly emphasizing the persistent feeling of confinement.
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