Discover the story of the song > Hold On Loosely – .38 Special

The lyrics talk about how good relationships can turn bad if you're too possessive and try to hold onto your partner too tightly. The protagonist remembers a girl who taught him to hold on loosely and give his partner space. The chorus repeats this message of holding on loosely without being too controlling, or else you'll lose control and your partner will need someone to believe in and space to breathe.