Hold Me Tighter
Dottie West · Country Girl [RCA Victor] [1968]
(Willie Nelson)
I thought if I could be with you maybe I'd feel better
But I'm afraid I took advantage of your love
I thought if you'd just hold me tight maybe I'd forget him
But I don't suppose as yet you've held me tight enough.
Please hold me tighter I still remember
Put your arms around me hold me close hold me tight and long
Please hold me tighter I still remember
And I can't love again until his mem'ry's gone.
--- Instrumental ---
Please hold me tighter I still remember
Put your arms around me hold me close hold me tight and long
Please hold me tighter I still remember
And I can't love again until his mem'ry's gone...
I thought if I could be with you maybe I'd feel better
But I'm afraid I took advantage of your love
I thought if you'd just hold me tight maybe I'd forget him
But I don't suppose as yet you've held me tight enough.
Please hold me tighter I still remember
Put your arms around me hold me close hold me tight and long
Please hold me tighter I still remember
And I can't love again until his mem'ry's gone.
--- Instrumental ---
Please hold me tighter I still remember
Put your arms around me hold me close hold me tight and long
Please hold me tighter I still remember
And I can't love again until his mem'ry's gone...
Hold Me Tighter
Dottie West's 'Hold Me Tighter' stands as a poignant example of the heartbreak and resilience found in her 1968 RCA Victor album, Country Girl. Recorded during the height of her career, the track exemplifies the genre-blending style that defined her work, merging traditional country storytelling with a soulful, R&B-inflected vocal delivery. The song reflects the era's shift toward more personal and emotive songwriting, capturing the vulnerability of a woman navigating the complexities of love and loss. As a staple of her discography, the recording showcases her ability to convey deep feeling through melody and tone, cementing her status as a significant figure in country music history.