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Hold On Love
Azure Ray Lyrics
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Even when I cry all night
Even when I say I don't love you
Just hold on love
So my head gets a little cloudy
And the drink goes straight to my heart
The the words come like a runaway train
Just hold on love
Even when I scream and fight
Even when I swear I don't love you
Just hold on tight
And when the darkness falls over
Like a storm cloud in my head
Something inside says it's easier
To push you away but stay and
Hold on love
Even when I cry all night
Even when I swear I don't love you
Just hold on love
Just hold on love
Just hold on love
The lyrics to Azure Ray's song "Hold on Love" convey a message of perseverance and commitment in the face of emotional turmoil. The repeated refrain of "Just hold on love" is a comforting reminder to a partner to stay by their side through difficult times. The verses detail the struggle of the singer to navigate their own emotions, wrestling with feelings of love and doubt, confusion and frustration. The similes of a "runaway train" and a "storm cloud" emphasize the overwhelming, chaotic nature of these emotions.
The first verse introduces the idea of the singer pushing their partner away, even denying their love for them. The second verse describes the experience of getting drunk and losing control of their words and actions, while the third verse captures the weight of the darkness they feel inside. In each case, the message is the same: no matter what happens, just hold on.
The song's message is a powerful one that can resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with their own emotions or felt unsure in a relationship. It speaks to the importance of loyalty, trust, and support in the face of difficulty. The gentle, soothing melody and acoustic guitar accompaniment contribute to the song's overall feeling of comfort and reassurance.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on love
A plea to the partner to hold on and not give up on their love
Even when I cry all night
Asking the partner not to leave even when one is emotionally vulnerable
Even when I say I don't love you
When things get tough, it is a reminder to keep the faith and not let go of love
Just hold on love
Re-emphasizing the plea to hold on to their love, no matter what happens
So my head gets a little cloudy
Admitting to being human and susceptible to distractions and confusion
And the drink goes straight to my heart
Acknowledging that alcohol can be an issue in the relationship
The the words come like a runaway train
Apologizing for the hurt caused by the words spoken recklessly
In the dark
Highlighting the difficulty of expressing one's true feelings when it's dark
Even when I scream and fight
Asking the partner not to abandon them even when things get heated
Even when I swear I don't love you
Reassuring the partner that they do love them, despite what they say in anger
Just hold on tight
Urging the partner to hold on and not let go, no matter what happens
And when the darkness falls over
Describing the feeling of being overwhelmed and lost, in a metaphorical sense
Like a storm cloud in my head
Another metaphorical element to describe the mental state of confusion and distress
Something inside says it's easier
Admitting to the temptation of taking the easy way out
To push you away but stay and
Choosing to overcome that temptation and stick to the relationship
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Maria Taylor, Orenda Fink
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