Hold On To Me
Armin van Buuren Lyrics


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I see faces, people and places
Burn up tonight and fade to gray
Walking on water, dancing on wire
Hang on the edge and don't look down

I'm on the outside
Wide open spaces
Searching for time to hold on to
In to the daylight
Your revelation cuts like a knife
And breaks on through

[x2]
Hold on to this
To dream is a gift
To love is divine
And I won't bring you down
Hold on to me
To dream is to be
To leave is to shine
And I won't bring you down

And breaks on through

Hold on to this
To dream is a gift




To love is divine
And I won't bring you down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Armin van Buuren's "Hold On To Me" depict a sense of urgency and a desire to hold onto something before it fades away, whether it be faces, people, or places. The lines "Burn up tonight and fade to gray" suggest that these things are fleeting and temporary, and the singer is trying to hold onto them before they disappear. The lyrics "Walking on water, dancing on wire, hang on the edge and don't look down" evoke a feeling of danger and risk-taking. This could imply that the singer is willing to take risks in order to hold onto what they value.


The chorus emphasizes the importance of holding onto dreams and love, and the line "To leave is to shine" suggests that sometimes it's necessary to let go of something in order to grow and shine. The line "And I won't bring you down" could be interpreted as a promise to support and uplift those who hold onto their dreams and love.


Overall, the song seems to be about holding onto what's important in life, even when it feels like those things are slipping away. It's a call to take risks and hold onto dreams, while also acknowledging that sometimes it's necessary to let go in order to grow.


Line by Line Meaning

I see faces, people and places
Observing the many different individuals and locations around me


Burn up tonight and fade to gray
Tonight's activities will come to an end and become memories


Walking on water, dancing on wire
Performing impossible feats that require great skill and balance


Hang on the edge and don't look down
Take risks and don't be afraid of failure or uncertainty


I'm on the outside
Feeling like an outsider or not fitting in


Wide open spaces
Having a vast amount of untapped opportunities and potential


Searching for time to hold on to
Looking for moments or experiences that are worth cherishing


In to the daylight
Embracing the brightness and positivity of everyday life


Your revelation cuts like a knife
Your honesty or truthfulness is sharp and impactful


Hold on to this
Hold onto the feelings and emotions that make us feel alive


To dream is a gift
Having the ability to envision a better future is a blessing


To love is divine
The act of giving and receiving love is sacred and special


And I won't bring you down
I will support you and lift you up rather than hold you back


To leave is to shine
Departing from a situation or relationship can sometimes be the best thing for personal growth and development


Hold on to me
Let me be your lifeline and source of strength


And breaks on through
Breaking through barriers and obstacles to achieve success




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ARMIN VAN BUUREN, AUDREY GALLAGHER, BENNO DE GOEIJ

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