Hold, hold on, hold on to me,
Cuz I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me,
Cuz I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Mama, come here
Approach, appear
Daddy, I'm alone
Cuz this house don't feel like home
If you love me,
Don't let go
If you love me,
Don't let go
Hold, hold on, hold on to me,
Cuz I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me,
Cuz I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Mother, I know
That you're tired of bein alone
Dad I know you're tryin,
To fight when you feel like flyin
But if you love me,
Don't let go
If you love me,
Don't let go
Hold, hold on, hold on to me,
Cuz I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
x3
I don't think this song is "subject to interpretation." It's quite clear that it's written from the perspective of a child witnessing the failing of their parents relationship. They feel "unsteady" due to the changes occurring in their circumstances, and things don't feel right. They wish heavily to be held by their parents, as this was the foundation of their security and environmental awareness. With the dissolution of the relationship, their world is shattered. This is a desperate plea to continue to attempt to work things out. While the writer acknowledges flaws in the relationship, they still continue their appeal for a resolution that keeps the family together.
I have to say that this song hits hard for me. My divorce was 3 years ago and I still feel like a failure as a parent and a man. Things happen, and are spoken about, (and by) involving my children that leave me wondering "what if we were still together?" While I know that it was for the best, and that you can't butter burnt toast, I still have a weight in my heart that just never seems to leave. While I can tell myself that "one day they'll understand," I hope they never have to. It's a terrible burden and I suppose I hope that they'll never have to experience the pain of a family dissolving again. Out of everything that the split with my ex-wife brought, this is the one thing I don't think I've ever really come to terms with. Frankly, it hurts like hell sometimes. How could I have inflicted this pain on the people that matter most to me?
Anyways. thanks for reading, comments and opinions are appreciated, and stay loving folks. Peace ...
Cuz I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me,
Cuz I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Mama, come here
Approach, appear
Daddy, I'm alone
Cuz this house don't feel like home
If you love me,
Don't let go
If you love me,
Don't let go
Hold, hold on, hold on to me,
Cuz I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me,
Cuz I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Mother, I know
That you're tired of bein alone
Dad I know you're tryin,
To fight when you feel like flyin
But if you love me,
Don't let go
If you love me,
Don't let go
Hold, hold on, hold on to me,
Cuz I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
x3
I don't think this song is "subject to interpretation." It's quite clear that it's written from the perspective of a child witnessing the failing of their parents relationship. They feel "unsteady" due to the changes occurring in their circumstances, and things don't feel right. They wish heavily to be held by their parents, as this was the foundation of their security and environmental awareness. With the dissolution of the relationship, their world is shattered. This is a desperate plea to continue to attempt to work things out. While the writer acknowledges flaws in the relationship, they still continue their appeal for a resolution that keeps the family together.
I have to say that this song hits hard for me. My divorce was 3 years ago and I still feel like a failure as a parent and a man. Things happen, and are spoken about, (and by) involving my children that leave me wondering "what if we were still together?" While I know that it was for the best, and that you can't butter burnt toast, I still have a weight in my heart that just never seems to leave. While I can tell myself that "one day they'll understand," I hope they never have to. It's a terrible burden and I suppose I hope that they'll never have to experience the pain of a family dissolving again. Out of everything that the split with my ex-wife brought, this is the one thing I don't think I've ever really come to terms with. Frankly, it hurts like hell sometimes. How could I have inflicted this pain on the people that matter most to me?
Anyways. thanks for reading, comments and opinions are appreciated, and stay loving folks. Peace ...
