Hold on Me

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About Hold on Me

"Hold on Me" is the third single released by Grinspoon from their fourth studio album Thrills, Kills & Sunday Pills. It was released on 21 February 2005 on the Universal Records label. The initial single release included a lapel pin badge under shrink wrap, with 'Hold On Me - Grinspoon EP' themed artwork. It debuted on the ARIA Singles Chart at No. 44 . Four minutes and fifty-two seconds into the last track on the single, "Get the Fuck Out of Here", the original version of "Hold on Me" can be heard. It was entitled "Showpony" and contains different lyrics as well as slightly different arrangement. According to the band, the album's US record producer, Howard Benson, told them they couldn't call a song "Show Pony"' because he'd never heard the term, so the title of the song and the musical arrangement was changed. To promote the release of the single Grinspoon embarked on a national tour with New Zealand band, Shihad, called 'The Show Pony Express Tour'. 


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2005
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Oh no its over can I give you a call?
We've come so far we can't climb over the walls
Yeah...
Caked up, break up and now I want to be friends
Its hard to breathe I hope this doesn't offend
Offend...

how come you never want to dance with me anymore?
Lying cold sleep at home while I'm on the floor
How come you never want to dance with me anymore?
You've got a hold on me girl

knives out, we shout steal a mercedes benz
Look sharp at dark without a power shot lense
Can I come round and have a look in your eyes
You might just find you'll get a little surprise
Surprise...

how come you never want to dance with me anymore?
Lying cold sleep at home while I'm on the floor
How come you never want to dance with me anymore?
You've got a hold on me girl
A hold on me girl
A hold on me girl

oh no its over can I give you a call?
We've come so far we can't climb over the walls
Yeah...

how come you never want to dance with me anymore?
Lying cold sleep at home while I'm on the floor
How come you never want to dance with me anymore?
You've got a hold on me girl,
A hold on me girl
A hold on me girl

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Grinspoon

Grinspoon are an Australian rock band from Lismore, New South Wales formed in 1995 and fronted by Phil Jamieson on vocals and guitar with Pat Davern on guitar, Joe Hansen on bass guitar and Kristian Hopes on drums. Also in 1995, they won the Triple J-sponsored Unearthed competition for Lismore, with their post-grunge song "Sickfest". Their name was taken from Dr. Lester Grinspoon an Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, who supports marijuana for medical use. more »

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Written by: PATRICK JAMES DAVERN, PHILIP WILLIAM JAMIESON

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Hold On Me" is composed by the Australian rock band Grinspoon. The band is well-known for their aggressive, heavy rock and post-grunge sound.
Album Information
The song is off the band's fourth studio album, "Thrills, Kills & Sunday Pills", which was released in 2004.
Music Genre
The genre of "Hold On Me" is classified as alternative rock that was popular in the early 2000s.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "Hold On Me" reflect themes of desperation, obsession, and personal struggle, consistent with much of Grinspoon's discography.
Music Video
The official music video for the song "Hold On Me" features the band performing in an empty room, scattered with old analog TVs.
Critical Reception
Critics generally favoured the song, praising its melodic hook and emotive lyrics.
Chart Performance
Despite receiving regular airplay on Australian radio stations, the song did not chart as highly as some of Grinspoon's other singles.
Live Performances
"Hold On Me" is a regular feature of Grinspoon's live sets, with lead singer Phil Jamieson often playing an acoustic version of the song during solo performances.
Influence
The song marks a pivotal point in Grinspoon's sound, showcasing a move towards more melody-focused songwriting, a trend which would continue on their future albums.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by the four members of Grinspoon - Phil Jamieson, Pat Davern, Joe Hansen, and Kristian Hopes.

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