This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Hey, over there
Please, forgive me
If I'm comin' on too strong
Hate to stare
But, you're winnin'
And they're playin' my favorite song
So, come here
A little closer
Wanna whisper in your ear
Make it clear
A little question
Wanna know just how you feel
If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So, if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
Hey, you might think
That I'm crazy
But, you know I'm just your type
I might be
Little hazy
But, you just cannot deny
There's a spark
In between us
When we're dancin' on the floor
I want more
Wanna see it
So, I'm askin' you tonight
If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So, if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
If I said I want your body
Would you hold it against me?
Yeah, uh-huh, oh
Give me somethin' good
Don't wanna wait
I want it now
Pop it like a hood
And show me how you work it out
Alright
If I said my heart was beating loud
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So, if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
Please, forgive me
If I'm comin' on too strong
Hate to stare
But, you're winnin'
And they're playin' my favorite song
So, come here
A little closer
Wanna whisper in your ear
Make it clear
A little question
Wanna know just how you feel
If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So, if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
Hey, you might think
That I'm crazy
But, you know I'm just your type
I might be
Little hazy
But, you just cannot deny
There's a spark
In between us
When we're dancin' on the floor
I want more
Wanna see it
So, I'm askin' you tonight
If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So, if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
If I said I want your body
Would you hold it against me?
Yeah, uh-huh, oh
Give me somethin' good
Don't wanna wait
I want it now
Pop it like a hood
And show me how you work it out
Alright
If I said my heart was beating loud
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So, if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
Lyrics submitted by rust3dxh3art
Hold It Against Me Lyrics as written by Mathieu Jomphe Lukasz Gottwald
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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these lyrics are from the demo. here are the final lyrics:
Hey, over there Please forgive me If I'm coming on too strong Hate to stare But you're winning And they're playing my favorite song
So come here A little closer Wanna whisper in your ear Make it clear Little question Wanna know just how you feel
If I said my heart was beating loud If we could escape the crowd somehow If I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me?
Cause you feel like paradise And I need a vacation tonight If I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me?
Hey, you might think That I'm crazy But I think you're just my type I might be little hazy But you just cannot deny
There's a spark in between us When we're dancin on the floor I want more, I wanna see it So I'm askin' you tonight
If I said my heart was beating loud If we could escape the crowd somehow If I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me?
Cause you feel like paradise And I need a vacation tonight So if I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me?
If I said I want your body Would you hold it against me?
Give me something good Don't wanna wait I want it now Pop it like a hood Show me how you work it out
If I said my heart was beating loud... If I said I want your body now... Would you hold it against me?
If I said my heart was beating loud If we could escape the crowd somehow If I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me?
Cause you feel like paradise And I need a vacation tonight So if I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me?
If I said I want your body Would you hold it against me?