He began releasing music in 2017 under the mononym Olmo, and stage name Lil Rock, though his come-up is a blur due to having it seemingly covered following his signing.
With his first release under Internet Money for “cutthroat,” Iann worked with producer Nick Mira who has produced for artists such as Juice WRLD, XXXTENTACION and Lil Skies. He has worked with artists such as Bernard Jabs and PnB Rock on his tracks “molly” and “romance361” respectively.
Iann quickly gained attention in early 2019, with him signing to TenThousand Projects in the following April.
Holding On
iann dior Lyrics
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Don't know why
Love's not for everyone
But I still try
I've been holdin' on
Don't know why
Love's not for everyone
But I still try
Yeah, baby, what you talkin' 'bout? Don't know how to act
Lookin' at your phone, but you won't hit me back
I'm not gettin' rest 'til I get you in my bed
I'm not askin' much, baby, just give me respect, yeah
I ain't givin' you a follow, I ain't givin' you a check
You want new Chanel, but ain't put in' work for that
Come on, baby, show me what you got, bring it back
Drinkin' and smokin', I know you love to do that
Yeah, huh, I'm reckless, I'm dumb
According to you, but you don't know shit, honey
You don't know how I move
I'm rollin', I'm smokin' a deuce
I ain't tellin' lies, baby, you know that I'm the truth
I don't know what to do
Got nothin' left to lose
You play me like a fool
I'm never comin' home
I don't know what to do
Got nothin' left to lose
You play me like a fool
I'm never comin' home
I've been holdin' on
Don't know why
Love's not for everyone
But I still try
I've been holdin' on
Don't know why
Love's not for everyone
But I still try
Na, na-na, na, na-na
Na, na-na, na, na-na
Na, na-na, na, na-na
Na, na-na, na, na-na
In "Holding On" by iann dior, the lyrics describe the struggles of holding onto love, even when it seems like it's not meant for everyone. The singer emphasizes their determination to keep trying, despite not knowing why they are holding on. However, the lyrics also convey feelings of frustration and desperation in trying to win someone over. The second verse shows the singer's attempts to win the affection of someone who isn't responding to their messages, and his disappointment in feeling played "like a fool." He recognizes that the person he's pursuing loves to party, but doesn't seem to appreciate his efforts to win her over. He feels misunderstood and disrespected, yet remains hopeful that things can work out if they just give it a chance.
The chorus repeats the same lines, highlighting the ambiguity and uncertainty that comes with trying to hold onto love. The singer is unsure of what to do or where to turn, but is willing to keep trying. The repetition of the chorus suggests a sense of anxiety and hopelessness, as if the singer is stuck in a cycle of confusion and disappointment. The final lines of the song, "I'm never comin' home," express a sense of finality and resignation. The singer has exhausted all his efforts in pursuing love and is ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been holdin' on
I have been persevering through a tough situation
Don't know why
I don't understand the reason for my struggles
Love's not for everyone
Romantic relationships aren't meant for everyone
But I still try
Despite the difficulties, I keep trying to find love
Yeah, baby, what you talkin' 'bout? Don't know how to act
Hey, what is your problem? You're not behaving properly
Lookin' at your phone, but you won't hit me back
You're ignoring my attempts to communicate with you
I'm not gettin' rest 'til I get you in my bed
I don't feel satisfied until I have sexual relations with you
I'm not askin' much, baby, just give me respect, yeah
I simply want you to treat me with dignity and acknowledge me
I ain't givin' you a follow, I ain't givin' you a check
I'm not going to give you social media attention or money
You want new Chanel, but ain't put in' work for that
You desire expensive things but haven't worked for them
Come on, baby, show me what you got, bring it back
Let me see your qualities and skills, impress me
Drinkin' and smokin', I know you love to do that
You enjoy consuming alcohol and tobacco
Yeah, huh, I'm reckless, I'm dumb
I admit that I act impulsively and foolishly
According to you, but you don't know shit, honey
You may think poorly of me, but you don't understand the full story
You don't know how I move
You are unaware of my actions and behaviors
I'm rollin', I'm smokin' a deuce
I am partaking in marijuana use
I ain't tellin' lies, baby, you know that I'm the truth
I am being honest with you and you should believe me
I don't know what to do
I am lost and unsure of my next move
Got nothin' left to lose
I have nothing else to risk or sacrifice
You play me like a fool
You are manipulating and taking advantage of me
I'm never comin' home
I am done with this situation and will not return
Na, na-na, na, na-na
These are nonsensical syllables used for musical effect
Na, na-na, na, na-na
These are nonsensical syllables used for musical effect
Na, na-na, na, na-na
These are nonsensical syllables used for musical effect
Na, na-na, na, na-na
These are nonsensical syllables used for musical effect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Olmo, Blake Slatkin, Omer Fedi, Andrew Luce, Keegan Bach
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