Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Released on the tour 7" and
The Floppy Records compilation No-Fi Trash
Have I taken you for granted?
But I know what matters most to you
In slow motion as you walk on by
Pictures of you forever in my mind
Hold me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Hole me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Tomorrow keeps bringing you down and I'm still right here
Follow me to the end of the sea
Looking out for new ideas
I thought that sometimes dreams come true
When to everyone who's always been there
I'm giving this to you
Hold me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Hole me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Tomorrow keeps bringing you down and I'm still right here
Follow me to the end of the sea
Time is the secret so know as they fall onto you
My hands reach out and into nothing (but your big turning eyes?)
I saw her tonight standing outside - I said too much
One of you screamed my name and I care without anything else
You said - I heard what you said - I loved what you said when you said it to me
You sing - singing that song - when the back seat's singing my mind
Hold me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Hole me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Hold me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Hole me tonight, tonight, tonight!
The Floppy Records compilation No-Fi Trash
Have I taken you for granted?
But I know what matters most to you
In slow motion as you walk on by
Pictures of you forever in my mind
Hold me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Hole me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Tomorrow keeps bringing you down and I'm still right here
Follow me to the end of the sea
Looking out for new ideas
I thought that sometimes dreams come true
When to everyone who's always been there
I'm giving this to you
Hold me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Hole me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Tomorrow keeps bringing you down and I'm still right here
Follow me to the end of the sea
Time is the secret so know as they fall onto you
My hands reach out and into nothing (but your big turning eyes?)
I saw her tonight standing outside - I said too much
One of you screamed my name and I care without anything else
You said - I heard what you said - I loved what you said when you said it to me
You sing - singing that song - when the back seat's singing my mind
Hold me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Hole me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Hold me tonight (tonight, tonight)
Hole me tonight, tonight, tonight!
Lyrics submitted by you break me up
Hold Me Tonight Lyrics as written by Filip Rapp
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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