The song "Hold On Me" by Al Jarreau is a love song that expresses the strong hold and attraction the singer feels towards their love interest. The repetition of the lyrics "Well I sure must, I sure must, I really got to be your love" emphasizes the singer's deep desire to be loved by their partner. Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges that there is something that has a strong hold on them. This "something" can be interpreted as their intense love and connection to their partner. The lyrics highlight the overwhelming feeling and power of this love, stating, "There's somethin' got a hold on, I tell you that there's somethin' holdin' me." The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the singer's desire and need to be their partner's love, saying "Well I sure must be your love." This highlights their longing for a reciprocal love and a deep connection with their partner. The bridge of the song shifts the focus to the love interest, with the singer acknowledging that the person in question has a hold on them. The lyrics declare, "Girl, there's somethin' got a hold on, There's somethin' holdin' me, Don't you know that you got a hold on me, girl." This suggests that the singer is almost entrapped by the love and affection they feel for their partner. In summary, "Hold On Me" by Al Jarreau is a love song about the singer's intense longing to be loved by their partner and the overwhelming hold this love has on them. It conveys the deep connection and desire for reciprocity in a romantic relationship.
