Don't hold me too tight or I'll slip through your hands
I'll run through your fingers, you're clutching at sand
The tighter you grip the more sand you will lose
You should know that's not the method to use
Get the right hold and we'll be alright
Hold me, but don't hold me too tight

Don't hold me too tight don't put me on the rack
Hold me close, but don't hold me back
Help me decide which road I must take
Don't push me or pull me or else I might break
Take my hand just don't hold me too tight

Don't hold me too tight I think you should know
If you don't ease your grip I will make you let go
Please make sure you don't suffocate me
Or I'll have no choice, I'll have to break free
Get the right hold and we'll be alright
Hold me, but don't hold me too tight

Don't hold me too tight I'm a fragile thing
You don't crush a bird if you want it to sing
I want to fly I want you to fly too
I won't be content being caged in with you
I need a partner to share my flight
Come fly with me just don't hold me too tight