From the recording Stumblin' at the Gate / 320 MP3
ISRC: QMS4L2200017
Written by Robert Mabe
Published by Frogtown Music (BMI)
Arranged by Robert Mabe and Jack Dunlap
Recorded by Will Shenk
Produced by Jack Dunlap, Robert Mabe, and Will Shenk
Robert Mabe: Banjo and lead vocals
Jack Dunlap: Guitar, mandolin, and vocals
Alex Kimble: Bass and vocals
Mason Wright: Fiddle
Can’t Hold Me Down was written by Robert Mabe. Jack and Robert played this one together throughout 2019 as the Robert Mabe Band. When songs were picked for Stumblin’ Out The Gate, this one was a no-brainer. It’s quickly become a fan favorite.
“Can’t Hold Me Down is a breakup song. It expresses the struggles of ending a long relationship and fighting through the darkness to realize the light of a new and better life on the other side.”
-Robert Mabe
Lyrics
Running scared, it’s hard to move
Try to make my way out through the other side
Feeling fear, this can't be true
Through the smoke I see the lights I've longed to find.
You can’t hold me down I’ve got my feet back on the ground, I can hear your footsteps fading far behind
No I just don’t care far away is where I’m bound
As I roll on through the night no you can't hold me down
Dreams of you, they went away
Our time is gone, ain’t no more debt to pay
Changing gears, I hit my stride
Watch the sun come up without you by my side
You can’t hold me down I’ve got my feet back on the ground
I can hear your footsteps fading far behind
No I just don’t care far away is where I’m bound
As I roll on through the night no you can't hold me down
It’s been so long, this love will fade
My path is clear, there’s nothing in my way
Woke up this morning, sun breaking through
Ain’t spending no more time playing your fool
You can’t hold me down I’ve got my feet back on the ground
I can hear your footsteps fading far behind
No I just don’t care far away is where I’m bound
As I roll on through the night no you can't hold me down
No you can’t hold me down, can’t hold me down no you can’t hold me down