The song "You Used To Hold Me" by Calvin Harris revolves around the theme of a past relationship and the longing for the love and comfort that once existed. The lyrics depict a sense of disappointment and frustration as the narrator describes being knocked down and unsuccessful in their attempts, symbolizing their failed efforts to maintain the relationship. The phrase "That sounds something like me holding you" suggests that the narrator's actions went unrecognized or unappreciated by their partner. Despite this, the narrator still hopes that the song can make their former partner understand their feelings. They offer their spirit, metaphorically represented by their open hand, as a way to reconcile and regain the connection they once had. The repetition of the line "You used to hold me, you used to hold me" emphasizes the nostalgia and longing the narrator feels for the physical and emotional closeness they once shared. It also reflects the repeated efforts to bridge the gap between them and their partner, as if hoping to recapture the love and intimacy that they used to experience. The chorus also includes the phrase "Me, me, me, yeah," which could signify a cry for attention and a desire to be seen and understood by their former partner. Overall, the song portrays the narrator's yearning for the past relationship and their attempt to communicate their feelings in the hopes of rekindling the connection they once had.
