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Costa is a former member of the British boyband Blue. He attended Hendon School in North-West London. He is Greek Cypriot on his father Richard Winsland Costa's side and Jewish on his mother's; he has as a sister called Natalie and a brother called Louis.
In 2004, Costa, along with singer Peter Andre, was given the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Tony Blair at the celebrations on the arrival of ten new members into the European Union which also included Cyprus. He was a contestant on the 2005 series of I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! and was evicted from the programme on 3 December 2005 after 14 days.
Costa released his first solo single called, "Do You Ever Think of Me" in February 2006. The single made its debut at #19 on the UK Singles Chart. He went on to compete in the 2006 Making Your Mind Up programme to find a competitor to represent the UK in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, but did not win the honour, with "It's a Beautiful Thing".
Costa's debut album, Heart Full of Soul was released on 3 July 2006 in the UK and Ireland. The album failed to chart, peaking at #328 in the UK Albums Chart and #536 in Ireland. He has since been dropped by his record label, Globe Records UK, due to these disappointing chart positions.
From 10 April 2006, Costa played the lead role of Mickey Johnstone in the London production of the long-running musical Blood Brothers, directed and produced by Bill Kenwright; his contract ran to February 2007. From March, Costa then toured the UK in the 10th anniversary tour of Boogie Nights.
In November 2006, it was announced that Costa and his longterm girlfriend, Adele Silva, had separated as she is in Yorkshire, filming the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, while he is down in London.
i'll keep holding on
Antony Costa Lyrics
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Chasing all the demons that were creeping in my mind
The way you treat me is so criminal
You won't keep me down,
Gotta work this thing out
I kept hoping that little by little that I could do something to change your heart of stone
Cos I can't let go ;no
Keep the fire burning strong baby
Oh baby
But we both know there's something wrong
but I'll keep holdin' on baby
oh baby
I was always underneath your spell
Am I living in Heaven
Or am I just in Hell
This relationship is caving in
But I'm standing my ground
Won't let you put me down , No
I kept hoping that little by little that I could do something to change your heart of stone
Cos I can't let you go
So I'll keep holdin' on ,
Keep the fire burning strong baby
Oh baby
But we both know there's something wrong
but I'll keep holdin' on baby
oh baby
I'll keep holdin' on for love
I'll keep holdin on for love
I'll keep holdin' on ,
Keep the fire burning strong baby
Oh baby
But we both know there's something wrong
but I'll keep holdin' on baby
oh baby
I'll keep holdin' on ,
Keep the fire burning strong baby
Oh baby
But we both know there's something wrong
but I'll keep holdin' on baby
oh baby
I'll keep holdin' on ,
Keep the fire burning strong baby
Oh baby
But we both know there's something wrong
but I'll keep holdin' on baby
oh baby
Antony Costa's "I'll Keep Holding On" is a song about a troubled relationship that is on the verge of collapsing. The singer of the song is feeling lost because of the demons that are creeping into his mind, likely referencing his doubts and uncertainties about the relationship. The person he is with is treating him poorly, and the relationship is caving in; however, he is determined to keep holding on to the connection that they have. The lyrics reveal that the person he is with has a heart of stone and that the relationship is not healthy. Nonetheless, the singer is persistent and hopeful that he can change things one step at a time.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's commitment to the relationship. He is determined to hold onto love, no matter the cost, and he will do all it takes to make their love work despite the odds that both parties are aware of. The lyrics are a testament to the singer's perseverance and his unwavering commitment to his partner. The song's melancholic feel and the singer's emotional depth add to its powerful meaning.
In conclusion, "I'll Keep Holding On" is a hauntingly beautiful song that touches on the struggles of a relationship. Antony Costa's emotional and raw delivery, combined with relatable lyrics and an infectious melody, make this song a must-listen. It is a song about love, faith, and not giving up on what is important.
Line by Line Meaning
I was feeling more than mystified
I was really confused and uncertain
Chasing all the demons that were creeping in my mind
I was struggling with my inner demons and trying to overcome them
The way you treat me is so criminal
Your treatment of me is really bad, like a crime
You won't keep me down,
Gotta work this thing out
You can't bring me down, I have to find a way to make things work
I kept hoping that little by little that I could do something to change your heart of stone
I hoped that over time, I could soften your cold and unfeeling heart
Cos I can't let go ;no
I can't give up on this relationship, no matter how hard it gets
But we both know there's something wrong
We both know that something is not right in our relationship
I was always underneath your spell
I was always under your control, as if I were under a magic spell
Am I living in Heaven
Or am I just in Hell
I'm not sure if being in this relationship is making me happy or miserable
This relationship is caving in
But I'm standing my ground
Won't let you put me down , No
Our relationship is falling apart, but I refuse to give up or let you make me feel bad
I'll keep holdin' on for love
I'll keep holding on to this relationship because I love you
I'll keep holdin' on ,
Keep the fire burning strong baby
Oh baby
But we both know there's something wrong
but I'll keep holdin' on baby
oh baby
I'll keep fighting for this relationship, even though we both know that something is not right
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