Between Thieves' first album under Tattoo was a self-titled offering released in 1997 that included the hit "Despite The Rain". After the album release and a tour with "Code of Ethics", three members left the band. Remaining members Jason Wesson and Jason Davis reformed the band with James Yourman (Bass) and Josh Watkins (Guitars) and they released another album entitled "Water" in 1998.
Still Holding On
Between Thieves Lyrics
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Reminders of You each day
Your image is traced in all You designed
Creation whispers Your name
Even through all the pain
Your Spirit still remains
I can't see You
I can't touch You
But I know You're there
I feel You're Spirit of love
You reached down to my world
When will I see Yours?
You've given me just a glimpse
Of what's to come, what there is in store
Overwhelmed with expectant joy
I know there's so much more
Yes, I know there's so much more
I can't see You
But I'm well aware of Your presence
I can't touch You
But I know You're there
I feel You're Spirit of love
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
Till You come back for me
The lyrics of "Still Holding On" by Between Thieves describe the spiritual journey of the singer who fully relies on their faith in God despite not physically seeing or touching Him. The singer is amazed by the beauty of nature that reminds them of God's masterpiece and how the mere mention of His name by His creations echoes His presence. Despite pain and suffering, the singer believes that God still exists and His Spirit lives within.
The title, "Still Holding On" signifies the singer's unwavering faith despite life's hardships. The theme of perseverance is further emphasized in the chorus where the singer declares their commitment to hold on to their faith until God returns. The singer praises God for reaching out to their world, but longs to see His world soon.
The lyrics depict a common struggle among believers, that of trusting in God's presence even when physical proof is absent. The singer finds comfort in knowing that the love of God is all around them, even when they can't feel or see it. The message of the song appeals to believers who are facing challenges in their faith journey to hold on to their hope in God, for there is so much more in store.
Line by Line Meaning
The beauty I see, sweet words people say
The world around me is full of good things, and people say kind things that remind me of you.
Reminders of You each day
Every day I am reminded of your presence.
Your image is traced in all You designed
I see your hand in everything you created and it points to the beauty of your design.
Creation whispers Your name
The natural world speaks to me about your majesty and reminds me of your very essence.
Even through all the pain
Even when I'm hurting and going through tough times,
Your Spirit still remains
you never abandon me and your love is always present.
I can't see You
I'm not able to physically see you,
But I'm well aware of Your presence
but I still know that you are here and with me every step of the way.
I can't touch You
I can't physically touch you,
But I know You're there
but I know that you exist and you are present in my life.
I feel You're Spirit of love
I can feel the love and presence of your Spirit.
You reached down to my world
You came to my world to reach out to me,
When will I see Yours?
I wonder when I will get to see your world in return.
You've given me just a glimpse
You've shown me just a little bit of what's to come,
Of what's to come, what there is in store
and I trust that what you have in store for me is beyond what I can even imagine.
Overwhelmed with expectant joy
Thinking about it fills me with so much happiness and excitement,
I know there's so much more
I know that there is so much more to life that you have planned for me.
I'll keep holding on
No matter what comes my way,
Till You come back for me
I will keep holding on and trusting that you will come back for me one day.
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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There's thieves among us
Painting the walls
All kinds of lies, and lies
I never told it all
What's in my pocket?
You never knew
You didn't know me well
So well, as I knew you
And I know, and you know too
That a love, like ours
Is terrible news
But that wont stop me crying
No, that wont stop me crying over you
I'm not a prophet
Old love is in me
New love just seaps right in
And, it makes me guilty
Why do you look like that?
And not all that fast
I'll see you sometime
Sometimes, lonely isn't sad
And I know, and you know too
That a love, like ours
Is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
No, that won't stop me crying over you
No, that won't stop me crying over you
We two are makers
Just made this mess
Two broken hearts don't beat
Any less
There's thieves among us
Painting the walls
All kinds of lies, and lies
I never told it all
And I know, and you know too
That a love, like ours
Is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
No, that won't stop me crying over you
No, that won't stop me crying over you
No, that won't stop me crying over you
Elisabetta Liccardi
Lyrics:
There's thieves among us, painting the wall
With all kinds of lies, the lies I never told at all
What's in my pocket? You never knew
You didn't know me well, so well as I knew you
And I know and you know too
That love like ours is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
No, that won't stop me crying over you
I'm not a prophet, old love is in me
New love just seeps right in and makes me guilty
Why do you look like that? It's not all that bad
I'll see you sometime, sometimes lonely isn't sad
And I know and you know too
That love like ours is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
No, that won't stop me crying over you
We two are makers, just made this mess
Two broken hearts don't break any less
There's thieves among us, painting the walls
With all kinds of lies, the lies I never told at all
And I know, and you know too
That love like ours is terrible news
But that won't stop me crying
That won't stop me crying over you
No, that won't stop me crying over you
André Telles HD
Oh saudades de 2011, Clipe passava direto na MTV Brasil 🇧🇷😍😍😍🥰 amo essa música
Sanja
I really like Zooey. She's really talented and kind of warm, cute and feminine. She has a sort of gentle aura around her, but she also comes across as someone who sticks to her guns and is a very smart, hardworking business woman who understands how things work. I have a strong respect for that. I dig the fact that she stays true to her style unlike so many other celebrities nowadays. She seems cool all in all. Big blue eyes are a bonus.
PalominoKid
all true, but probably should ask Ben Gibbard for his opinion (Big Black Sun) :/
Suz Marie
Boy you nailed every single thing I think about her too... She's awesome in her own unique way! <3
Dakill Kustom Garage
Woww , Love is in the air 😃
stev6963
This song has a very special place in my heart. It reminds me of a very unique and exciting time in my life because this is all I was listening to when I happened to be with someone I liked very much way back in 2010. When we broke up this song was on repeat and it still makes me feel sad because it's so beautiful lol.
L
Dude same! It also reminds me of a very exciting time in my life and who I was with at that time. All she and him songs do but this one especially. I also recorded a demo of this song with the band I played with at the time and it was like the 2nd song I ever recorded in a studio setting and it was so amazing because it was my favorite song and literally was like the theme song of that part of my life.
katerinaballerina7
Love the 50's/60's feel. LOVE it.
William Hunter
WOW! Great song, great job, Zooey. Hauntingly beautiful.
Denise Freitas
What a beautiful song! Love She & Him!