Hold Me (Samantha Gilles Song)

"Hold Me" is a song by Samantha Gilles and was released as the first single from her second studio album, Hold Me (1987). It was released on October 21, 1997, as a 12-inch and 7-inch single in Japan by Canyon International. "Hold Me" was written and produced by Fonny De Wulf, with Raymond Muylle as executive producer. The song was composed in collaboration with the Japanese pop duo BaBe, who released their own version of the song titled "Hold Me!" on the same date.

The song was entered into the 1987 World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, where it represented Belgium. It was awarded the Gold Prize, which included a certificate, a medallion, and a $3,000 cash prize.

Lyrics
[Verse 1] Please, listen to me 'Cause I have the key who says what love can be Why, you wanna try 'Cause I know the way, so I beg you to stay

[Chorus] Hold me, uh-uh-hoo Hold me like you'll never let me go Another story's passin' by You know I feel like I could die Hold me, uh-uh-hoo Hold me like you'll never let me go I won't regret the time we had But now I need you more and more (Now I need you more and more and more)

[Verse 2] Now, the time has come So don't get me wrong I know what I have done You, you know what to do So don't say goodbye I know the reason why

[Chorus] Hold me, uh-uh-hoo Hold me like you'll never let me go-woh-ho! Another story's passin' by You know I feel like I could die Hold me, uh-uh-hoo Hold me like you'll never let me go-oh-woh! I won't regret the time we had But now I need you more and more Hold me, uh-uh-hoo Hold me like you'll never let me go-woh-ho! Another story's passin' by You know I feel like I could die Hold me, uh-uh-hoo Hold me like you'll never let me go I won't regret the time we had But now I need you more and more

[Verse 3] Please, you don't have to go I didn't know that I could love you so See, our future could be for you and me In perfect harmony

[Chorus: Outro] (Hold me, uh-uh-hoo) (Hold me like you'll never let me go) (Hold me, uh-uh-hoo) (Hold me like you'll never let me go) Another story's passin' by You know I feel like I could die Hold me, uh-uh-hoo Hold me like you'll never let me go I won't regret the time we had But now I need you more and more Hold me, uh-uh-hoo Hold me like you'll never let me go-woh-ho! Another story's passin' by You know I feel like I could die Hold me, uh-uh-hoo Hold me like you'll never let me go I won't regret the time we had But now I need you more and more

Track Listings and Formats

 * C12Y0278 - 12-inch single
 * 1) "Hold Me" (Special Extended Mix) - 6:49
 * 2) "Hold Me" (Single Version) - 3:42
 * 3) "Hold Me" (Instrumental Version) - 3:30


 * 7Y0137 - 7-inch single
 * 1) "Hold Me" - 3:42
 * 2) "Hold Me" (Instrumental) - 3:30
 * B-1105 - 12-inch promotional
 * 1) "Hold Me" (Special Dance Version) / BaBe
 * 2) "Hold Me" (Special Extended Version) / Samantha Gilles

Credits and Personnel

 * Samantha Gilles - vocals
 * Raymond Muylle - executive producer
 * Fonny De Wulf - songwriting, producer

Release History
Release dates for "Hold Me"