Discover the story of the song > Hold Me Like A Fire – Reuben and the Dark

The lyrics are about a person being told by their partner that no one is a strong and invincible figure, using the metaphors of a mountain and the sea. Their partner also warns them that love can be dangerous if they become too attached. The person then asks their partner to hold them tightly, like a fire or a river. They also ask their partner to acknowledge and support the different sides of their identity, their longing for motherhood and their desire to escape their past. Once again, they ask their partner to hold them tightly, like a fire or a river.