“Hold Back” is recorded by Crowe herself at home in Corner Brook, NL. From Allison's album, "Little Light".
"She is reminiscent of some of the great women vocalists who shaped rock music in the late '60s and early '70s. Allison's emotional delivery is unique in today's music," says Peter Karroll, music industry veteran (manager to Bif Naked).
"Ever wonder what it would have been like to listen to a gifted singer/songwriter from Saskatchewan in a small, intimate hall before she became Joni Mitchell? Don't fret. There's no need to turn back the clock. Check out Allison Crowe." ~ Robert Reid, The Record.
Lyrics
Hold Back
Words & Music by Allison Crowe
A collection of truths
strategically placed
a horde of mysteries and
some fears faced
A raging battle under
calm and serene
often saying what I think
but not often what I mean
I need to see
reality so I
know that it's not just a dream
and I lay my cards out
for everyone
but I never am quite what I seem
I hold back
Take hold of dares
as though you're almost done
as if it's the last thing that you'll ever do
and I will always run because
A misguided guide I am
an ignorant lead
I never know what I want
but I'll tell you exactly what I need
Verse 3
And I see you smile
and it makes me nervous
and while I'm laughing the truth is
I don't know how to do this
I have no idea of what's okay
no matter who you are
but you'll never get to know
because I'll never get that far