"Hold Us Together" by H.E.R. - Song Meanings and Facts (2025)

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The lyrics of “Hold Us Together” reads as if they are sort of religious in connotation.That is to say that the singer identifies the addressee as being her all, i.e. her life’s “light”, “guide”, “keeper” and “protector”, in addition to serving as an immovable force that is always “good”.But all things considered, who she is actually singing to is another person. And within the context of the movie this track is featured on, it would most likely be the singer’s caretaker.Indeed it is this person’s strength and efforts which keep the relationship between the two of them “together”.

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You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for H.E.R.'s Hold Us Together at Lyrics.org.

Writing, Production and Release of “Hold Us Together”

“Hold Us Together”was exclusively produced by one D’Mile. It was also exclusively written by one Josiah Bassey.

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This track was released on 11 December 2020. It is a product of the Original Soundtrack of a 2020 Disney+ film entitled“Safety“.

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  1. Anonymous says:

    February 2, 2021 at 12:44 am

    The songwriter is of a Christian background so the song was more likely written in the context of someone talking about God. I’m sure for the film they assumed it would go over people’s heads that aren’t interested in that, & it would fit the story line enough (there is no one person that can do all of that) to use it. But, Christians can definitely tell it was a song about God.

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  2. Anonymous says:

    February 7, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    I’m confused about some of the imagery. Looks like a Gay couple. All the plants and flowers, witchcraft? But the choir points upward as if towards heaven. They can’t satisfy everyone and still be about God.

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    • Anonymous says:

      March 3, 2021 at 12:10 am

      BYE

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    • Anonymous says:

      March 20, 2021 at 8:55 pm

      They’re brothers….

      • Anonymous says:

        April 1, 2021 at 7:36 am

        Please let’s vote things in positivity and not negatively.

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    • Anonymous says:

      March 23, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      That was a little bit of a reach lol. This is reading too much and comments like this create confusion and difficulty for Christians.

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    • Anonymous says:

      May 18, 2021 at 1:20 am

      first of all, you’re a simple minded imbe**le because that is his LITTLE BROTHER and secondly, that is a CROWD in football stands. you’re literally reaching for anything negative. get a life ret*rd

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    • MT says:

      September 6, 2021 at 11:27 am

      Good point

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  3. Anonymous says:

    February 19, 2021 at 9:02 pm

    The song is obviously about God (the writer is literally a Christian and the lyrics are pretty obvious about it), but it’s written in a way that the listener can make it mean what they want. It can be to whoever you want it to be

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    • Anonymous says:

      September 25, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      Well said👌

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  4. rice says:

    March 17, 2021 at 1:34 am

    great song but its clear its about GOD but this song can be interpret as your dad ,uncle or brother great written by Josiah Bassey i wish H.E.R the Artis mention GOD but i know some people will feel afended for they don’t belive in GOD but watching the video its clear its about GOD .Don’t support the gay hugging part but then again GOD said to love everyone and true judgement its for him to judge its a shame that the world we live in has change for the worst list is to long to mention that some of us

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    • Anonymous says:

      March 20, 2021 at 8:56 pm

      They’re not gay, that’s his little brother in the movie…

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    • Anonymous says:

      August 30, 2021 at 10:13 pm

      Gay hugging?? Really? You are reaching and your arms are short. It is his brother.

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  5. Anonymous says:

    March 23, 2021 at 7:24 pm

    The only sad thing is that people are trying to make this song about God. I do agree that the lyrics do sound Christian like but it’s sad that in an attempt to please everyone some are left in confusion as to what this song is supposed to be about. Regardless if the song writer is Christian or not, the lyrics should be strong enough that no one has to question it. Note to songwriter- if the song is about Jesus just say so but don’t try to please everyone.

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    • Anonymous says:

      July 11, 2021 at 11:52 am

      Yes… I totally agree with you…
      Just a bit confuse with the lyrics and the video clip…
      As a Christian I believe in Christ alone being our
      King, Light, Protecter, Keeper and Our Everything.

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    • Anonymous says:

      October 18, 2023 at 5:14 pm

      The song is Christian, but I do agree with your last point. They really should specify who the “You” is.

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  6. Anonymous says:

    May 3, 2021 at 9:30 am

    Why does the song need to be about only one thing? Music is a form of expression. One song can mean one thing to one person, and something else to another. I believe in God, I also believe that we are all to love one another regardless of differences, just the way he loves us. And whoever the song is about, I know that God definitely would use that person to be all those things to another in need because that’s how much he loves us.

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  7. Anonymous says:

    June 6, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    Why is it a issue if it was a gay couple?
    Isn’t God all about love in whatever forms it represents itself?

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  8. G says:

    June 6, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    God Loves and accepts us whatever way we are, so whether it’s a gay couple or not should not be an issue?
    Who are we to judge are we not gonna be judged on Judgement Day for our Judgemental Tendencies?
    God is Love is whatever form it represents itself …

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    • MT says:

      September 6, 2021 at 11:53 am

      Respectfully…. Does that make any sense to you? God loves us in whatever forms we’re in? While I would I agree that He does loves us… But… Just look at what you’re saying whatever forms… Even nature itself reveals the true order so definitely The Creation represents The Creator … Why then would we want to change or believe He would accepts and tolerate these kinds of behaviors ? To please ourselves? It’s clear to me that most people thinks and believes that God is whatever we make Him to be or it’s Who serves us and not the other way around…. That’s why the world is like this today full of so many destructions and all these gruesome deaths because of us… And the foolishness we’re telling ourselves and trying to teach others…. One male to a female…

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  9. Anonymous says:

    February 17, 2022 at 6:11 am

    John 3:16
    King James Version

    16 For GOD So Loved The World, That HE Gave HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, that whosoever Believeth In HIM should not perish, but have Everlasting Life.

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