Duho… Read Full Bio ↴Andrew Duhon is an American singer-songwriter from New Orleans.
Duhon began his writing in highschool as a result of his fascination with the works of Emerson and Thoreau as well as poets Walt Whitman and Robert Frost. During the summer of '02 Duhon worked and lived at an old retreat house on the outskirts of the French Quarter of New Orleans. It was then that he fell in love with the character of the city. A year later hurricane Katrina left the city and his former French Quarter home crippled. The blues that he had found in the French Quarter rang true as Duhon continued to write. The honesty in Duhon's songwriting is a result of the self realization that he has found through his writing. His music and shows reflect his personal perspective in a very real way, and his voice leaves no gaps in the experience as he sings with a conviction all too befitting of his raw, personal writings.
Still Holding On
Andrew Duhon Lyrics
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I guess when I left I took some things along
What if I don′t get better
What if I'm only good at writing you letters
And never the shoulder you can cry on
I know we had to ride on
And its best to let bygones be
It all comes right back to me
Tell me do you still believe in your hand in mine
Cause all I ever see is you and me on down the line
No matter how far away, no matter how long I′m gone
I can't help myself, I'm still holding on
I′ve been gathering the seeds of a sweet song
To sing to you in the backyard
Sing away the day that′s weighing heavy on you
Though its nowhere on the road signs
I search these streets for just one line that just might reach
From here to California
I know we had to ride on
And its best to let bygones be
But every time I come home
It all comes right back to me
Tell me do you still believe in your hand in mine
Cause all I ever see is you and me on down the line
No matter how far away, no matter how long I'm gone
I can′t help myself, I'm still holding on
We keep each other waiting still
Chances are we always will
I get to thinking about where you are these days
And how you feel about it now
Tell me do you still believe in your hand in mine
Cause all I ever see is you and me on down the line
No matter how far away, no matter how long I′m gone
I can't help myself, I′m still holding on
To your hand in mind
'Cause that's how it should be
You and me on down the line
No matter how far away, no matter how long I′m gone
I can′t help myself, I'm still holding on
I can′t help myself
The song "I'm Still Holding On" by Andrew Duhon is a melancholic yet heartwarming track about not being able to let go of a past love. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the track. The singer confesses that even though he left his lover, he still remembers their address by heart. This line not only shows that he still remembers her but that he still feels a strong connection to her.
The chorus of the song is filled with doubts and questions about the singer's own ability to move on. He wonders, "What if I don't get better? What if I'm only good at writing you letters, and never the shoulder you can cry on?" These lyrics show a sense of vulnerability and insecurity that is common in people who have gone through heartbreak.
The second verse talks about how the singer is trying to cope with his feelings by writing a sweet song to sing to his former lover in their backyard. He acknowledges that even though they had to ride on and let bygones be, the memories of their time together keep coming back to him every time he comes home. The final verse speaks about how they are still waiting for each other and that the chances are they always will. Ultimately, he can't help himself, and he is still holding on to her.
Line by Line Meaning
By hand I did confess that by heart I still knew your address
Although I moved away, I still remember your address and I admitted this to you personally.
I guess when I left I took some things along
I unintentionally took some of our memories with me when I left.
What if I don't get better
I worry that I won't be able to move on from our past.
What if I'm only good at writing you letters
I fear that I might only be able to express my emotions through written words and not in person.
And never the shoulder you can cry on
I might not be able to be the person you can come to for emotional support.
I know we had to ride on
I understand that we needed to move on from our past relationship.
And it's best to let bygones be
It's better to forget about past disagreements and problems.
But every time I come home
Every time I return to this place, all of these memories come flooding back.
It all comes right back to me
I can't escape these memories that keep resurfacing.
Tell me do you still believe in your hand in mine
Do you still have faith in our relationship and believe that we belong together?
Cause all I ever see is you and me on down the line
All I can imagine is a future with you by my side.
No matter how far away, no matter how long I'm gone
Regardless of distance or time, my feelings for you remain the same.
I can't help myself, I'm still holding on
I can't escape my feelings and still hold onto the hope that we can be together again someday.
I've been gathering the seeds of a sweet song
I have been writing a heartfelt song for you.
To sing to you in the backyard
I want to serenade you in a private and intimate setting.
Sing away the day that's weighing heavy on you
I want to sing away any burdens or problems you may be facing.
Though it's nowhere on the road signs
Even though the way to reconciliation may not be clear or straightforward.
I search these streets for just one line that just might reach
I am searching for the right words to express how I feel and maybe convince you to give me another chance.
From here to California
Across this entire distance, I am searching for the right words.
We keep each other waiting still
Neither of us has moved on from our past relationship and we continue to wait for each other.
Chances are we always will
There is a high probability that we will never fully move on from each other.
I get to thinking about where you are these days
I think about where you are in life right now and how you might feel about us.
And how you feel about it now
I am curious about your current feelings regarding our past relationship.
To your hand in mind
Our hands belong together, holding onto each other.
'Cause that's how it should be
This is how we are meant to be, together.
You and me on down the line
We should be together for the long haul, no matter what comes our way.
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