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Lift Me Up Lyrics

Lyricist: Rihanna

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Lift Me Up Lyrics

[Chorus] Lift me up Hold me down Keep me close Safe and sound [Verse 1] Burning in a hopeless dream Hold me when you go to sleep Keep me in the warmth of your love When you depart, keep me safe Safe and sound [Chorus] Lift me up Hold me down Keep me close Safe and sound [Verse 2] Drowning in an endless sea Take some time and stay with me Keep me in the strength of your arms Keep me safe Safe and sound You might also like Muddy Feet Miley Cyrus Eat Your Young Hozier The Pi Song (100 Digits of π) AsapSCIENCE [Chorus] Lift me up Hold me down Keep me safe Safe and sound [Verse 3] Burning in a hopeless dream Hold me when you go to sleep Keep me safe We need light, we need love [Chorus] (Lift me up) Lift me up in your arms (Hold me down) I need love, I need love, I need love (Keep me close) Hold me, hold me (Safe and sound) Hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me (Lift me up) Hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me (Hold me down) Hold me, hold me (Keep me safe) We need light, we need love

Meaning of Lift Me Up

The song explores themes of seeking comfort and security in a turbulent situation, likely a difficult relationship or personal struggle. The repeated phrases 'Lift me up,' 'Hold me down,' and 'Safe and sound' represent a desperate plea for support and reassurance amidst feelings of hopelessness ('burning in a hopeless dream') and being overwhelmed ('drowning in an endless sea'). The lyrics express a need for love, light, and grounding.

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