I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Who let the cat out of a bag?
Who told the world I was older?
Who laughed at all I had?
Who said the race was over?
I am a small and gentle man
Who carries the world upon his shoulders
Kindly lend a helping hand
Come over
And hold on to me
Hold on to me
And hold on to me
Hold on
And my behavior is hard to understand
When I'm like a phone with no connection
But I'm still doing all I can
To try and get me some redemption
And I'm knee deep in sinking sand
Crying out for your attention
Kindly lend a helping hand
For once defy convention
And hold on to me
Hold on to me
Hold on to me
Hold on
And hold on to me
Hold on to me
Hold on to me
Hold on
Our task is to transform ourselves into awakened multidimensional beings
Thus fully merging the fourth and fifth dimensions into the third
It is the inner union between Earth ascending and Heaven descending
This sacred merger has already been achieved by many of us
And numerous others are awakening daily as the Call steadfastly intensifies
We are reclaiming our Divine Birthright and Heritage
Remembering that we are Angels incarnate, vast starry beings of Light
Who are no longer limited and bound by the illusions of time, space and matter
We are ready to join as emanations of the One
The new doorways cannot be opened or passed through
By any of us still operating as individual beings of consciousness
They are brought into manifestation through our Unified Presence
Through our focused intent
Through our total commitment to serving our Higher Purpose
This is the bridge to an entirely different energy patterning
It is the step beyond the known dimensional universe
It is a journey into the unknown which shall lead us ever closer to home
Who told the world I was older?
Who laughed at all I had?
Who said the race was over?
I am a small and gentle man
Who carries the world upon his shoulders
Kindly lend a helping hand
Come over
And hold on to me
Hold on to me
And hold on to me
Hold on
And my behavior is hard to understand
When I'm like a phone with no connection
But I'm still doing all I can
To try and get me some redemption
And I'm knee deep in sinking sand
Crying out for your attention
Kindly lend a helping hand
For once defy convention
And hold on to me
Hold on to me
Hold on to me
Hold on
And hold on to me
Hold on to me
Hold on to me
Hold on
Our task is to transform ourselves into awakened multidimensional beings
Thus fully merging the fourth and fifth dimensions into the third
It is the inner union between Earth ascending and Heaven descending
This sacred merger has already been achieved by many of us
And numerous others are awakening daily as the Call steadfastly intensifies
We are reclaiming our Divine Birthright and Heritage
Remembering that we are Angels incarnate, vast starry beings of Light
Who are no longer limited and bound by the illusions of time, space and matter
We are ready to join as emanations of the One
The new doorways cannot be opened or passed through
By any of us still operating as individual beings of consciousness
They are brought into manifestation through our Unified Presence
Through our focused intent
Through our total commitment to serving our Higher Purpose
This is the bridge to an entirely different energy patterning
It is the step beyond the known dimensional universe
It is a journey into the unknown which shall lead us ever closer to home
Lyrics submitted by JackieBee, edited by mfrazee, yanna11213, windyde, pkh-legend
Hold On to Me Lyrics as written by Stefan Olsdal Brian Molko
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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'But I'm still doing all I can To try and get me some redemption' points clearly at a morality - redemption story. This idea is supported by the protagonist who offers: 'Kindly lend a helping hand. Come over. And hold on to me'. Morality - Redemption stories are all about sacrificing oneself for the greater good. And this person here is searching for the balance between the earthly and heavenly life. Searching for his purpose is his journey to find himself.
Brian Molko - lightworker. I can get used to that :)
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