To Have and Not to Hold
To Have and Not to Hold

Madonna - To Have and Not to Hold Lyrics

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Jun 2, 1998
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To Have and Not to Hold Lyrics

To have and not to hold
So hot, yet so cold
My heart is in your hand
And yet you never stand
Close enough for me to have my way

To love but not to keep
To laugh, not to weep
Your eyes, they go right through
And yet you never do
Anything to make me want to stay

Like a moth to a flame
Only I am to blame
Ba ba da ba ba ba
What can I do?
Ba ba da ba ba ba
I go straight to you
Ba ba da ba ba ba
I've been told
You're to have, not to hold

To look but not to see
To kiss but never be
The object of your desire
I'm walking on a wire
And there's no one at all
To break my fall

Like a moth to a flame
Only I am to blame
Ba ba da ba ba ba
What can I do?
Ba ba da ba ba ba
I go straight to you
Ba ba da ba ba ba
I've been told
You're to have, not to hold

You're to have, not to hold
You're to have, not to hold

Like a moth to a flame
Only I am to blame
Ba ba da ba ba ba
What can I do?
Ba ba da ba ba ba
I go straight to you
Ba ba da ba ba ba
I've been told
You're to have, not to hold

You're to have, not to hold
You're to have, not to hold
You're to have, not to hold
(To break my heart)

Writer(s): Rick Nowels, Madonna Ciccone
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Royalty Network, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'To Have and Not to Hold' by Madonna?

    'To Have and Not to Hold' was written by Madonna and Rick Nowels. The collaboration brought forth several tracks for Madonna's 'Ray of Light' album.

  2. Which album features the song 'To Have and Not to Hold'?

    'To Have and Not to Hold' is featured on Madonna's seventh studio album, 'Ray of Light', which was released in 1998.

  3. What musical elements are prominent in 'To Have and Not to Hold'?

    The song features an ambient and electronic sound, with influences of downtempo pop and house music, similar to other tracks from the 'Ray of Light' album.

  4. Who produced the song 'To Have and Not to Hold'?

    The track was produced by Madonna along with William Orbit and Patrick Leonard, who were key contributors to the 'Ray of Light' album.

  5. What themes are present in the lyrics of 'To Have and Not to Hold'?

    The lyrics explore themes of unrequited love, emotional distance, and longing. The song portrays a relationship where one partner is emotionally unavailable, creating a sense of tension and unfulfilled desire.

  6. Who were the key contributors to the 'Ray of Light' album along with Madonna?

    In addition to Madonna, key contributors to the 'Ray of Light' album include producers William Orbit and Patrick Leonard, and songwriter Rick Nowels.

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