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Hold On
En Vogue Lyrics


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When I (when I)
Had you (had you)
I treated you bad, wrong my dear
But since, since you went away
Don't you know I (hang around)
Sit around (sit around)
With my head hanging down
And I wonder (wonder, wonder)
Who's loving you (you, you, you)

Ooh, my first mistake was
I wanted too much time
I had to have him morning, noon, and night
If I would of known then
The things that I know now
I might not have lost the time I complain about

Don't waste your time
Fighting blind minded thoughts of despair

Hold on to your love
You gotta hold on
Hold on to your love
Ooh, ooh, baby hold on
Hold on to your love
Oh, you gotta hold on
Hold (hey) on to your love, ooh

The art of playing games now
Is not the hearts you break
It's bound good love you make
When his heart's on fire
Give him love every day
Remember he needs space
Be patient and he'll give his heart to you

Don't waste your time
Fighting blind minded thoughts of despair

Hold on to your love
You gotta hold on
Hold, hey, on to your love, ooh
(You've got to hold on to your love)
Hold on to your love (yeah hey)
Oh, baby hold on
Hold on to your love, ooh (oh, baby hold on)

Trust and honesty too
Must be the golden rule
You'll feel the strength of passion in your soul
Burn so deeply within, oh
The magic that you share
So sacrifice and show how much you care

Don't waste your time
Fighting blind minded thoughts of despair

Hold on to your love
You gotta hold on
Hold on to your love, ooh (don't let go)
(Keep the ties)
Hold on to your love (hang on tight and don't let go)
Hold on to your love (don't let go)

Hold on to your love
Hold on to your love, ooh
Hold on to your love (if you love him, if you need him)
Hold on to your love, ooh (really want him)

Just keep on, just keep on hanging on (hold on)
Little trust, honesty, golden rules
Feel the strength of passion in your soul (hold on)
It's burning so deep (hold on)
Have faith
Just keep the fire burning at home (hold on)
Hey yeah
He'll come home to you (hold on)
He'll be there for you
He'll want to have you (hold on)

All the time
Oh (hold on)
Have a little faith, don't be so blinded (hold on)
Or thoughts of despair
Oh (hold on to your love) or thoughts of despair

Overall Meaning

The song "Hold On" by En Vogue talks about a woman who regrets mistreating her partner and lost him as a result. She is consumed with the thought of who he might be with now that she drove him away. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, urging her and other listeners not to make the same mistakes. The singer recognizes her folly, admitting that she was wrong and that she wishes she could turn back the hands of time. She advises that patience, trust, and honesty are crucial in a relationship, and that to keep love alive, one must make sacrifices and show how much they care. Above all, it is important not to give up on love but instead, to hold on to it tightly.


Line by Line Meaning

When I (when I)
Referring to a past event or time


Had you (had you)
Addressing their previous partner


I treated you bad, wrong my dear
Acknowledging the wrongdoing in how they treated their partner


But since, since you went away
Implying that their partner left because of their behavior


Don't you know I (hang around)
Still thinking about and missing their previous partner


Sit around (sit around)
Being inactive and not moving forward without their partner


With my head hanging down
Feeling defeated and ashamed of their behavior


And I wonder (wonder, wonder)
Reflecting on what could have been different if they had treated their partner better


Who's loving you (you, you, you)
Questioning who their partner is with now


Ooh, my first mistake was
Realizing where they went wrong


I wanted too much time
Being too demanding in the relationship


I had to have him morning, noon, and night
Wanting their partner's attention all the time


If I would of known then
Reflecting on what they would have done differently with the knowledge they have now


The things that I know now
Having learned from their mistakes


I might not have lost the time I complain about
Regretting the time they spent demanding attention and not cherishing their relationship


Don't waste your time
Giving advice to someone else


Fighting blind minded thoughts of despair
Encouraging someone to avoid negative thoughts and focus on the positive aspects of their relationship


Hold on to your love
Urging someone to cherish and nurture their relationship


You gotta hold on
Stressing the importance of not giving up on love


The art of playing games now
Suggesting that playing games in relationships is not effective


Is not the hearts you break
Emphasizing that breaking someone's heart is not a game


It's bound good love you make
Stressing the importance of building a strong, loving relationship


When his heart's on fire
Referring to a partner's love and passion


Give him love every day
Urging someone to show affection and appreciation every day


Remember he needs space
Emphasizing the importance of giving a partner personal space


Be patient and he'll give his heart to you
Advising someone to be patient in their relationship and trust that it will flourish over time


Trust and honesty too
Stressing the importance of trust and honesty in a relationship


Must be the golden rule
Emphasizing that trust and honesty should be the foundation of a relationship


You'll feel the strength of passion in your soul
Describing the strong emotions felt in a loving relationship


Burn so deeply within, oh
Expressing the depth of passion felt in a relationship


The magic that you share
Describing the unique connection between two people in a loving relationship


So sacrifice and show how much you care
Advising someone to make sacrifices for their partner and show them how much they care


Hold, hey, on to your love, ooh
Reiterating the importance of holding onto love


(You've got to hold on to your love)
Emphasizing the urgency of holding onto love


Keep the ties
Encouraging someone to maintain a strong connection with their partner


Don't let go
Stressing the importance of not giving up on a relationship


If you love him, if you need him
Acknowledging the emotional importance of a loving relationship


Really want him
Emphasizing the importance of loving and wanting their partner


Just keep on, just keep on hanging on (hold on)
Encouraging someone to persevere in their relationship


Little trust, honesty, golden rules
Reminding someone of the foundational aspects of a healthy relationship


Feel the strength of passion in your soul (hold on)
Encouraging someone to embrace the passion and love in their relationship


It's burning so deep (hold on)
Emphasizing the strong emotions felt in a loving relationship


Have faith
Advising someone to trust in their relationship


Just keep the fire burning at home (hold on)
Stressing the importance of maintaining the passion and love in a relationship


He'll come home to you (hold on)
Assuring someone that their partner will return to them


He'll be there for you
Promising that their partner will be supportive and loving


He'll want to have you (hold on)
Expressing the desire and love that a partner will have for someone


Oh (hold on)
Reiterating the importance of holding on to love


Have a little faith, don't be so blinded (hold on)
Encouraging someone to have faith and not lose hope in their relationship


Or thoughts of despair
Advising someone to avoid negative thoughts and focus on the positive aspects of their relationship




Lyrics Β© DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Denzil Foster, Thomas McElroy, Dawn Sherrice Robinson, Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones, Terry Ellis

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@jonjohnson3676

One of cleanest beat drops of the 90's period πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@marinevet4131

Facts bruh

@blueprint0162

Facts! 🎯

@KalomikaArts

Bro i was mind boggled just now paying attention to it as an adult and producer

@roberttange805

major label music performed by a casting band .

@supergolden.

Such good vibes revisted πŸ”₯

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@peterrees9530

One of the best intros ever. En Vogue's harmonies were on a level no other group could touch. 1990s queens

@janath9118

Yes, I agree.

@smoothnubian

Brownstone had the best harmony

@roberttange805

that what a casting group is castet for youngsta

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