Hold On Me

Song Description

Funky dance groove reminiscent of some of Sade's more up-beat stuff. There's a bit of an "eighties feel" to the song but the sounds and production are up to date. You can hear flute lines playing a somewhat Native American scale and there's a really nice guitar theme in the solo section. A strong hook with vocal improvisations in the end rounds out the sound.

Song Length 3:04 Genre Pop - Classic, R & B - Contemporary
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Content, Enchanting Subject Lover, Hope
Similar Artists Sade, En Vogue Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Came across you staring at me, like you need to know my name
Now Im right here and always have been, tell me is this just a game.

I just need to know what you want
I just need to be the one who holds your hand,
Understand when
I say you cant ever break me, Ive had so much hurt already
You know the deal, youve got me holdin

Youve got a hold on me (repeat 4X)

Sat and waited, anticipated, for a call that never came
You say one thing, I see another, what am I supposed to think

I just need to know what you want
I just need to be the one who holds your hand,
Understand when
I say you cant ever break me, Ive had so much hurt already
You know the deal, youve got me holdin

Youve got a hold on me (repeat 4X

I was hooked from the first second. Great catchy song. Perfect pop music. Very catchy. While the lyrics don't break any new ground, they've very effective for a pop song. In terms of structure I like the way the lyrics switch to double time in the pre-chorus. Nice instrumental break and vocal improvs too. Lovely instrumentation. Great little instrumental outro too.

This is a nice gentle dance song that gets better as it progresses. I like the guitar interlude and the harmonies. The message is simple and understandable, basic love, previous heartbreak and attachment. The repetition of you have got a hold on me is hooky and memorable. The singer's voice is appealing. The singer is begging for a response it is bittersweet.

Not much room for critique.
Very good in all respects.
good vocals & presentation.
Over all, a real good song.

Really nice lead vocal and the muted guitar carries the rhythm. The pre-chorus has potential...felt a bit rushed..The electric gutiar bridge was a nice surprise.

Vocals are lovely! Convincing delivery of emotion. Also, there's no doubt that you know your stuff in the studio. You know how to arrange instrumental parts in a song with not too little and not too much in the way orchestration.

Like the instrumental parts going on.

At first I didn't really care for the melody on the chorus... But, because of the multiple repetitions, it really starts to "get a hold" on you! The singer does a good job with her delivery and all the instruments fit the vibe and groove.

Very intriguing intro. Really good vocal performance and very good and professional instrumentation and arrangement. Great vocal mix at the end.

lots of potential here. I think you should rethink the genre in the Pop category

This song is super catchy! I felt inspired to listen to it more than once and by the time that I was halfway through the second listen, "You've got a hold on me" was stuck in my head...which is AWESOME. Also, the beat in the pre- chorus is great and it very nicely sets the stage for the chorus.

reminds me of the Beatles song you've got a hold on me. we all feel at times someone has a hold on us. the question is what to do about it.

The sound is very impulsive, catches the ear. In my opinion the song has a good market potential for a soundtrack or commercial.

Good intro which sets up the song
Its got a 70's dance groove thing going on
Like the guitar instrumental
Good mix of instruments
Confident vocals

Very catchy track. The first few seconds into the song promise good quality production, and the song progresses well, promise kept! I really like the chorus and instrumentation in the arrangement. Good vocals and guitar solo. This song has very good market potential, I can see it as a radio hit. I found myself singing along in next to no time. Well done!

The use of the various instrumentations were good and there's a good balance between them, with nice tone. Vocal was clear and expressive. Lyrics was ok. It's good choice of words for the chorus and it's catchy. Overall, it's pretty good.

This song has an originality that take it to the stratosphere. Definitely an original bass line, That flute hook is great. Super voice, with great expression. That backup is worth its weight in gold.

One of the best songs I have heard on here so far. Great melody and groove. Really lovely vocals. LOVED this song. This is really good. Fantastic.

Nice song. Great start, excellent music and production. I was swinging through the song, and great song solo..This is a great pop track...70s feel...and done so nicely...

I liked the hook and the chorus. It had a good Flow and it sounded current.

Very good... I loved the vocals.

Excellent stuff

Hi! The composition is a nice one and your voice is good!

Catchy mainstream-pop song with some good hooks and melody lines. I like the change in vocal rhythmic emphasis at 0:30, really adds a nice vibe to the song. Great sounding instrumentation. I particularly like the strong funky-bass recording. Good ending to the song. Professional sounding mix and production.

Great track! Talented lead singer and back vocals well done. Very good production. After the lead vocal, my favorite part of this song is the bass arrangement, it works perfectly.

Lyrics Arlene Vee Music David N Haddad
Producer Dave Haddad Publisher Gruvpig Music
Performance Dave Haddad - Frank Garrett - Orbel Babayan - Arleen Vee - John Anonymous
This track is on 2 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Lawrence K. Bodien Pop Easy Listening 12/30/2015
NiloosFan CenterPeace 4/6/2010

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