Hold Her Down
Toad The Wet Sprocket · Fear [1991]
Take her arms and hold her down
Hold her down, hold her down, hold her down
Until she stops moving
Take her arms and hold her down
Hold her down, hold her down, hold her down
Until she stops kicking
And they don't know her but what the fuck
They've got nothing else they can do
And they've no reason but still they come
And I'd have a hard time facing you
This crime, I've seen what a man can do
Take her arms and hold her down
Hold her down, hold her down, hold her down
Until she stops screaming
Take her arms and hold her down
Hold her down, hold her down, hold her down
Until she stops breathing
And they don't know her but what the fuck
They've got nothing else they can do
And there's no reason but still they come
And I'd have a hard time facing you
This crime, the shame of what a man can do
I would've died from all the hell that you've been through
Take the night back, all they've stolen
All we took from you
Take the night back, all they've stolen
All we took from you
Hold her down, hold her down, hold her down
Until she stops moving
Take her arms and hold her down
Hold her down, hold her down, hold her down
Until she stops kicking
And they don't know her but what the fuck
They've got nothing else they can do
And they've no reason but still they come
And I'd have a hard time facing you
This crime, I've seen what a man can do
Take her arms and hold her down
Hold her down, hold her down, hold her down
Until she stops screaming
Take her arms and hold her down
Hold her down, hold her down, hold her down
Until she stops breathing
And they don't know her but what the fuck
They've got nothing else they can do
And there's no reason but still they come
And I'd have a hard time facing you
This crime, the shame of what a man can do
I would've died from all the hell that you've been through
Take the night back, all they've stolen
All we took from you
Take the night back, all they've stolen
All we took from you
Hold Her Down
Toad The Wet Sprocket's 'Hold Her Down' stands as a defining track from their 1991 debut album, Fear. Released during the height of the alternative rock movement, the song showcases the band's signature blend of melodic pop sensibilities and introspective lyricism. The recording captures the raw energy and emotional vulnerability characteristic of early Toad The Wet Sprocket, establishing their reputation for crafting anthemic songs that resonate with personal themes of love and loss. As a staple of their discography, the track exemplifies the group's ability to merge catchy hooks with meaningful storytelling, cementing their place in the history of 1990s indie rock.