Hold On Me
American Music Program Lyrics
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For in the night time silent I recite thousands of poems about you
Until one of them comes true
I can hold my breath for years, I won't get blue
One sweet sigh from you
In my memories the breath of life baptizes me through
Till the air is clear enough to breathe around you
I'll keep holding on
Such a thrill when you're near
But a staggering feat
Holding still when I feel
I can hear my heartbeat, your love may never flow my way
Still I'm gonna keep holding on
Shouldn't I just let go
Since there's nothing left to do
Time just melts away and the current grows stronger
Pulling me downstream toward you
But until my love runs dry
I'm gonna keep holding on
Holding on, I can't help myself when you're near
My head goes wild and my heart beats like an eager child
I keep holding on, holding on
The song "Hold On Me" is a beautiful ballad that is about unrequited love. The lyrics speak to the singer being in love with someone who does not reciprocate those same feelings. The first verse talks about how the singer is able to hold back their emotions and keep silent about their feelings for years. They admit that they have written thousands of poems about the person they love, but understand that their love may never come to fruition. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer saying they can hold their breath for years in order to catch just one sweet sigh from their love interest.
The song then goes into a chorus that talks about the thrill of being near the one you love, but also the difficulty of holding back those feelings. The singer acknowledges that their love may never be returned, but that they will keep holding on until their love runs dry. The final line of the chorus - "My head goes wild and my heart beats like an eager child" - shows just how much the singer's love affects them, despite the lack of reciprocity. The song overall speaks to the pain and longing of unrequited love, yet is still filled with hope and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hold my tongue for years, I don't mind
I am willing to keep quiet for an extended period about my feelings for you without any complaints
For in the night time silent I recite thousands of poems about you
During nighttime, I, in silence, think about you and create numerous poems in my mind about my adoration for you
Until one of them comes true
As I continue to write and recite poems about you, I hope that at least one of them will turn out to be true.
I can hold my breath for years, I won't get blue
I am willing to wait for a very long time for a sign of love from you without getting disheartened
One sweet sigh from you
A little indication of love (like a sigh) from you would make my day
In my memories the breath of life baptizes me through
I am sustained by loving memories of you, which give me life and energy
Till the air is clear enough to breathe around you
I will wait for the perfect moment when the atmosphere around you is so pure that I can breathe easily
I'll keep holding on
I will persist in my belief that one day, you will reciprocate my love.
Such a thrill when you're near
Your proximity thrills me to no end
But a staggering feat
However, it is very challenging for me to maintain my composure when you are around.
Holding still when I feel
Trying to control my emotions when I am overwhelmed by the feelings of adoration for you requires immense willpower.
I can hear my heartbeat, your love may never flow my way
I can hear my heart emphatically beating, knowing that it may never be reciprocated
Still I'm gonna keep holding on
Despite the likelihood that you may never feel the same way, I am going to keep hoping and loving you.
Shouldn't I just let go
Perhaps, I should surrender my hopes and feelings for you
Since there's nothing left to do
As there seems to be no way for us to be together, I should probably give up.
Time just melts away and the current grows stronger
As time keeps slipping away, and my affection for you keeps increasing
Pulling me downstream toward you
I am irresistibly drawn to you, no matter what fate decrees
But until my love runs dry
Until there is no passion left for you in my being
I'm gonna keep holding on
I will not relinquish my deep love for you until I can no longer hold on any longer.
Holding on, I can't help myself when you're near
When you are near me, it is impossible for me to restrain my feelings for you.
My head goes wild and my heart beats like an eager child
My heart is racing, and I feel like a child again, full of hope and wonderment.
I keep holding on, holding on
Even though it may not be wise, I will keep holding on to my love for you without faltering.
Lyrics Ā© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Esperanza Spalding
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Ortiz
I'd buy a picnic table and give this woman my whole paycheck if she would come and sing this song its entirety. Bonnie you are a gift to this earth
Frederick Herschel
One of the most wholesome youtube comments
Sean Sherrod
AMEN
samone jones
@Scarlot bonnie bromlet a few albums
Susan Teter
You bet your ass...I'm all in!!!
Kathy Warrick
Amen to that!
Jill Mccormick
One of the most memorable times on television.
PoliteTia
Wow!!
krisdiane
Yes! I remember when I first realized that I might be able to find it on YouTube (probably ten years ago) and then I found out that I was really not the only one blown away by this scene. I was probably eight or younger when it aired, but it stuck with me. I wish there was a full version like it.
Sean Sherrod
@Jerry Salmon DITTO