Alexander George "Alex" Clare (born 14 September 1985) is a British singer … Read Full Bio ↴Alexander George "Alex" Clare (born 14 September 1985) is a British singer and songwriter from south-west London now living in north-west London, UK. The Too Close Songfacts says that he took up the trumpet and drums as a youngster, but as he grew older he graduated to guitar-based songwriting, playing open-mike nights with original material. Clare dated Amy Winehouse for a year during these early days, after meeting her during a performance at The Hawley Arms in Camden, North London. A demo earned him a deal with the Island label in the U.K.
His debut album, from which he has released the track 'Up All Night', has been produced by Diplo and Switch. He has released three videos, for 'Up All Night' for 'Relax My Beloved' and for 'Too Close.'

Holding On
Alex Clare Lyrics

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You stole my heart
The first time that I saw your face
It was the start
Of a never ending love
I never knew I was worthy of
And I knew that when I told her
I could see us growing older
From the confusion in my head

It was the truest thing I've said

I keep holding on
Holding on
Holding on
To you

We all have scars
That tell the story of the worlds
That we have seen
You got the stuff
The trials that we've been through
You got me, girl and I got you

And when I feel insecure
You do your best to reassure
All my worries and my fears will be gone
I will crawl a million miles for you
It will never be enough
To know it's just
Just too strong

I keep holding on
I keep holding on
I keep holding on
To you
Holding on
Just holding on
Holding on
To you

This love is driving me crazy
This love is driving me crazy
I keep holding on
To you

Can't let go
No, I can't let go
I keep holding on
Holding on to you oh

Can't let go
Can't let go
I keep holding on
I keep holding on
I keep holding on, to you
Holding on to you oh
I keep holding on
I keep holding on
To you
I keep holding on

I keep holding on
To you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alex Clare's "Holding On" tells a story of a man who had his heart stolen by a woman. Despite his initial doubts and confusion, he now knows that he is in a never-ending love that he never knew he could have. The song emphasizes the concept of growth and healing through the challenges and trials in life.

The line, "we all have scars that tell the story of the worlds that we have seen" resonates and brings to light the idea that everyone has experienced pain, hurt, and struggle in their lives. The phrase indicates that we are all human and experiences mold us into becoming who we need to be. The love that the singer of the song is experiencing is so strong that he is willing to crawl a million miles for her, yet he knows that this feeling will never be enough.

The recurring line, "holding on" reinforces that the man is holding onto love, memories, and his partner because it is the only thing that gives him the strength to carry on. It implies struggling with something and not wanting to let go because of its significance and how much it means to him. The song highlights that love can heal the soul and provide reassurance and comfort during times of uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

You stole my heart
She won him over completely

The first time that I saw your face
Their love began with first sight

It was the start
Their love story started from that very moment

Of a never ending love
Their love is forever and will never die

I never knew I was worthy of
He couldn't have imagined anyone would love him as much as she does

And I knew that when I told her
He believed their love would last forever

I could see us growing older
He could visualize them spending the rest of their lives together

From the confusion in my head
He found clarity in his love for her

It was the truest thing I've said
He meant every word he said about his feelings for her

We all have scars
Everyone has a past that shapes who they are

That tell the story of the worlds
Their past experiences created their unique perspectives

That we have seen
Their scars are what made them who they are today

You got the stuff
He recognizes the strength and resilience in her character

The trials that we've been through
They have overcome challenges together

You got me, girl and I got you
They are each other's support system

And when I feel insecure
He has moments of self-doubt

You do your best to reassure
She is always there to lift him up

All my worries and my fears will be gone
She has the power to calm his anxiety

I will crawl a million miles for you
He will go to great lengths to show his love for her

It will never be enough
No matter what he does, his love for her will always outweigh his actions

To know it's just
His love for her is pure and genuine

Just too strong
Their love is incredibly powerful

This love is driving me crazy
His intense love for her is overwhelming

Can't let go
He never wants to lose her

No, I can't let go
He is determined to hold onto her forever

Holding on
He is dedicated to staying with her

Just holding on
He continues to hold onto their love despite the challenges they face

To you
He is holding onto her and their love

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander George Claire, Antony Genn, Paul Martin Slattery

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