Lyrics - Don't Hold Back
So finally we’re together
You know it’s been a long long time
Since I first set my eyes on you honey
Since I first realised
You know it’s been a long long time
Since feelings for you started
But circumstances kept us apart
Leaving me so downhearted
But now that the time is right
I’ll be in your arms all day and night
It’s time for love to ignite
So don’t hold back
No don’t hold back
Don’t hold back
Baby when we’re together
I try to read between the lines
I wonder what you’re thinking about
Are you satisfied?
We’ve waited for this moment so long
I need your guarantee
We’re giving this our best shot honey
I beg you, hear my plea
That now that the time is right
You’ll be mine every day and night
It’s time for love to ignite
So don’t hold back
No don’t hold back
Don’t hold back
The seasons may change and the sun may retreat
But when we’re together my world feels complete
So see my devotion, turn up my heart beat
Is this love?
Cos I’m swept off my feet
So don’t hold back
No don’t hold back
Don’t hold back
about
South London Soul Band Trambeat, influenced by the floor shaking sound of 1960's Motor City. With brand new single, "Don't Hold Back"
Trambeat were formed in 2012 by guitarist Graham Potter and drummer Des" Jammy" James. Graham and Des had played together in several bands previously and already had a good musical understanding. Trambeat's manifesto; to write original songs influenced by a love of Northern Soul, Motown, Rocksteady and RnB. But also to look forward and include elements of more contemporary genres. Bass player Nipper Smith, Saxophonists Robin Ogleby and Nadia Barbosa, and organist Emer O'Hanlon were recruited to form the core band and Trambeat set about recording and gigging with various vocalists until, in 2016, Aimee Grinter became Trambeat's permanent lead singer.
Written by Graham Potter and Des James, "Don't Hold Back" is in some ways a comeback single for Trambeat. The pandemic years took their toll on many bands and Trambeat in particular, with the loss of founding member Robin Ogleby being a very hard blow. Following a tribute single in 2021 to raise money for Robin's charities, and a couple of festival gigs in the summer of 2022, they didn't have much appetite for writing new material, and were unsure whether to continue as a band without Robin. It was during a jam between Graham and Des in late 2022 that the bones of "Don't Hold Back" came together. The drums and rhythm guitar clicked into an infectious dance groove with echoes of vintage Motown. The band members came together in the studio with renewed enthusiasm and laid down the track in just a day. The band, who remained close,even during this hiatus, realised how great it was to be back in the studio together again. Graham's lyrics, as well as the euphoric feel of the track, reflected this new optimism within the band. "Don't Hold Back" is a celebration of life, of deep friendships and most of all, of love!
credits
released July 14, 2023
Aimee Grinter - Lead Vocals
Emer O'Hanlon - Backing Vocals, Organ and Cello
Des James - Drums and Percussion
Nipper Smith - Bas Guitar and Conga
Mike Brown - Guitar
Nadia Barbosa - Alto Sax, Baritone Sax and Flute
Graham Potter - Guitar, Tenor sax, Backing vocals
Dave Cox - Trumpet
Graham Lentz - Percussion
