IPOD Issues....

So I am here sitting by the pool, in lovely 75-80 degree weather, and for the life of me I can't seem to get my Ipod out of "Hold" mode. Any suggestions? I have spent over half an hour sitting here in the sun, you know you feel bad for me..., and I can't get the darn button to move! I have tried my room key, the edge of the suntan lotion, my fingernail. Nothing is working it is totally stuck! So I would love any suggestions that you may have because I finally have my ipod charged and ready to go, but it is of no use to me if I can't get that blasted button to move a few millimeters!!!