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"Hold Me Down" is a song from Halsey's debut album, Badlands. It is the second song on the standard edition of the album. The song was released as a promotional single on June 1, 2015.
Background
Halsey explained[1] the meaning and inspiration behind “Hold Me Down” at a live show in June of 2015:
"I was meeting a bunch of mean, old men who thought they knew better than I. And I met this one guy in particular, a certain asshole who inspired this song. This song is a reminder that no matter how small you are or how small people may make you seem, you should never let..."
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Lyrics
My demons are begging me to open up my mouth
I need them, mechanically make the words come out
They fight me, vigorous and angry, watch them pounce
Ignite me, licking up the flames they bring about
I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the Devil that's trying to
Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Selfish, taking what I want and call it mine
I'm helpless, clinging to a little bit of spine
They rush me, telling me I'm running out of time
They shush me, walking me across a fragile line
I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the Devil that's trying to
Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Hold me down now
Hold me down now
Hold me down
I sold my soul to a three-piece
And he told me I was holy
He's got me down on both knees
But it's the Devil that's trying to
Hold me down, hold me down
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Hold me down, hold me down
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Knock me out, knock me out
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Trivia
- This song was certified gold by the RIAA.
- This song samples the song "Easy" by Son Lux.
References
Badlands | ||
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August 28, 2015 • Astralwerks Records | ||
Songs | ||
Standard | 1 Castle • 2 Hold Me Down • 3 New Americana • 4 Drive • 5 Roman Holiday • 6 Colors • 7 Coming Down • 8 Haunting • 9 Control • 10 Young God • 11 Ghost | |
Deluxe | Hurricane • Colors Pt. II • Strange Love • Gasoline • I Walk the Line • Is There Somewhere • Empty Gold • Trouble • You(th) | |
Cut | Garden • Great Big Feeling • Honesty • Wolf | |
Artist(s) | ||
Halsey | ||
Tour | ||
Badlands Tour |