Hold My Hand
Hootie & the Blowfish
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With a little love and some tenderness We'll walk upon the water We'll rise above the mess With a little peace and some harmony We'll take the world together We'll take them by the hand 'Cause I've got a hand for you, oh 'Cause I wanna run with you Yesterday, I saw you standing there Your head was down, your eyes were red No comb had touched your hair I said, get up, and let me see you smile We'll take a walk together Walk the road awhile, 'cause 'Cause I've got a hand for you I've got a hand for you 'Cause I wanna run with you Won't you let me run with you, yeah (Hold my hand) Want you to hold my hand (Hold my hand) I'll take you to a place Where you can be (Hold my hand) Anything you wanna be because I wanna love you the best that The best that I can See I was wasted, and I was wasting time 'Til I thought about your problems I thought about your crimes Then I stood up, and then I screamed aloud I don't wanna be part of your problems Don't wanna be part of your crowd, no 'Cause I've got a hand for you I've got a hand for you 'Cause I wanna run with you Won't you let me run with you (Hold my hand) Want you to hold my hand (Hold my hand) I'll take you to the promised land (Hold my hand) Maybe we can't change the world but I wanna love you the best that The best that I can, yeah Let me walk, oh won't you let me, let me (Hold my hand) Want you to hold my hand (Hold my hand) I'll take you to a place where you can be (Hold my hand) Anything you wanna be because I oh no, no, no, no, no (Hold my hand) Want you to hold my hand (Hold my hand) I'll take you to the promised land (Hold my hand) Maybe we can't change the world but I wanna love you the best that The best that I can Oh, best that I can
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Written by: Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, Mark Bryan
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11 facts about this song
Song Title and Artist"Hold My Hand" is performed by famous rock band "Hootie & the Blowfish".
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Album InformationThe song came out as part of their debut album, "Cracked Rear View", which was released in 1994.
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Chart Performance"Hold My Hand" achieved great success in terms of chart performance. It reached the number 10 position on the Billboard Hot 100, and secured the second position on Billboard's Mainstream Top 40 chart.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by all four band members — Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, and Jim Sonefeld.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of the song convey a message of unity and companionship. Even when life's adversities strike, having someone to 'hold your hand' can make all the difference.
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Genre"Hold My Hand" falls under the genre of rock, more specifically, roots rock, pop-rock, and heartland rock.
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Song ReceptionThe song was well received by both audiences and critics. It has been praised for its catchy tune and uplifting message of solidarity and friendship.
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Impact on Band's Career"Hold My Hand" played a significant role in launching Hootie & the Blowfish's career, turning them into one of the biggest rock bands in the '90s.
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Music VideoThe music video features the band performing the song at a beach, intermixed with scenes of people showing affection and support for each other.
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Live Performances"Hold My Hand" is a crowd favorite and it has remained a staple in the band's live performances over the years.
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LegacyDespite being released more than 25 years ago, "Hold My Hand" remains one of Hootie & the Blowfish's most iconic and enduring songs.
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