Hold On
Bif Naked Lyrics


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Baby, I'm angry.
Baby, I'm scared.
We're living in a dark time.
And nobody cares.
Baby, I'm tired.
Life isn't fair.
You are the only one,
Who will always be there.

Hold on, to me.
Say you'll always love me.
Tell me anything, you want.
Hold on, baby.
Say you'll never leave me.
Promise that you will hold on.

Baby, I'm sorry.
I don't mean to cry.
But, I never needed you more,
Than I need you tonight.

Hold on, to me.
Say you'll always love me.
Tell me anything, you want.
Hold on, baby.
Say you'll never leave me.
Promise that you will hold on.

I'm a small honeybee.
I drown in the water.
You are my hand in the well, well

Hold on, to me.
Say you'll always love me.
Tell me anything, you want.
Hold on, baby.




Say you'll never leave me.
Promise that you will hold on.

Overall Meaning

Bif Naked's song "Hold On" is an emotional ballad that delves into the theme of love and support during difficult times. The singer starts off the song by expressing her anger and fear towards the current state of the world, stating that nobody seems to care. She then goes on to express her exhaustion and the unfairness of life. However, she also acknowledges that there is one person who will always be there for her, and that person is the one she is singing to. She pleads with them to hold on to her, saying that she needs them now more than ever.


The chorus of the song is quite simple yet impactful. She asks the person to hold on to her and promise that they will always love and support her. She wants them to promise that they will never leave her side even when it gets tough. She acknowledges that she may not be perfect and may need to cry and express her vulnerability, but she hopes that they will always be there to hold on to her.


The poignant lyric “I'm a small honeybee. I drown in the water. You are my hand in the well, well” symbolizes how the singer feels small and helpless, much like a honeybee in a body of water. But the person she is singing to is her rock, the one who helps her out of the water and puts her back on her feet. They are the hand in the well, the one thing that keeps her going.


Overall, Bif Naked's "Hold On" is a vulnerable and powerful song that speaks to the human need for love and support during difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I'm angry.
I'm feeling a lot of anger right now.


Baby, I'm scared.
I am experiencing fear.


We're living in a dark time.
Society is currently facing difficult and troubling times.


And nobody cares.
It seems like no one is concerned about the issues we are facing.


Baby, I'm tired.
I am feeling exhausted.


Life isn't fair.
The world is not just or equal.


You are the only one,
Out of everyone I know,


Who will always be there.
You are the only person I can rely on no matter what.


Hold on, to me.
Please hold onto me physically and emotionally during this challenging period.


Say you'll always love me.
Confirm that you will always have a deep affection for me.


Tell me anything, you want.
You can express any thought or feeling to me, without hesitation.


Hold on, baby.
Stay with me and support me through this tough phase.


Say you'll never leave me.
Promise that you will always remain by my side.


Promise that you will hold on.
Commit to staying strong with me no matter what comes our way.


Baby, I'm sorry.
I apologize for my emotional outburst.


I don't mean to cry.
I am crying involuntarily as a result of my extreme emotions.


But, I never needed you more,
However, I have never felt such a strong dependence on you before this moment.


Than I need you tonight.
Right now, my need for you is greater than ever before.


I'm a small honeybee.
I feel powerless and vulnerable.


I drown in the water.
I feel like I am struggling to keep my head above water.


You are my hand in the well, well
You are the person who is providing me with the support I need to survive this difficult time.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BETH NICOLE HOPKINS, PETER KARROLL

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