Story Behind The Song
Written during a moment of healing, "Be Held" expresses a desire to be fully seen and loved--without masks or defense. It's about allowing oneself to be soft, honest, and vulnerable in the arms of someone who feels like home. It was written not just as a love song, but as a personal affirmation of self-worth and inner peace.
Song Description
"Be Held" is a deeply intimate pop ballad exploring the intersection of love, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. With emotional falsetto leads, gentle harmonies, and heartfelt lyrics, the song captures the quiet power of surrendering to love after a journey of internal struggle. It's especially suited for scenes of romantic closeness, queer identity, healing relationships, or emotional breakthroughs.
| Song Length |
2:59 |
Genre |
Pop - General, R & B - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Passive, Endearing |
Subject |
General, Falling in Love |
| Similar Artists |
Sam Smith, Troye Sivan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
Be Held Lyrics
[Intro]
Oooh oooh
[Verse 1]
I surrender when you look me in the eyes
When laying next to you I get extreme butterflies
And I just need to know if it's okay
Is it okay... to feel this way?
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause you do it to me
How does it feel?
I could hold back
I'd rather be real
[Chorus]
Can I just be held?
Here as myself?
Cause loving you has been so easy
Loving me has been... hell
But, I'm ready to do it
Give you me as the truest
All I need is you
And all of me too
(All of me too)
[Verse 2]
I love to hear you say I'm yours
Can I enjoy it guilt-free now? (Guilt-free)
Many say we shouldn't be
I don't care, under your spell I will stay bound
[Pre-Chorus]
I want you to know I want you all the time
Forget my pride, I want you all the time
Just being close to you, I'm already fed
In your arms, or underneath your legs
[Chorus]
Can I just be held?
Here as myself?
Cause loving you has been so easy
Loving me has been... hell
But, I'm ready to do it
Give you me as the truest
All I need is you
And all of me too
(All of me too)
[Verse 3]
When you speak, I hear you so clearly
When we touch, I feel you so deeply
I'm not rough and tumble
I'm just loving and humble
I give to you all of me, submission is how I love you
[Chorus]
Can I just be held?
Here as myself?
Cause loving you has been so easy
Loving me has been... hell
But, I'm ready to do it
Give you me as the truest
All I need is you
And all of me too
[Outro]
I'm not rough and tumble
I'm just loving and humble
I love you
I love you
Ohh