holding back the years
Bruno Bertone Lyrics

The lyrics of Bruno Bertone's "Holding Back The Years" touch on themes of fear, escape, wasted time, and perseverance. The opening lines, "Thinking of the fear I've had so long / When somebody hears / Listen to the fear that's gone" speak to the idea that fear can hold us back and prevent us from living to our full potential. The song goes on to describe the singer's desire to escape from their current life, which they feel has not grown or developed in any meaningful way. The lines "Chance for me to escape from all I've known / Holding back the tears 'cause nothing here has grown" encapsulate this idea.

The following lines, "I've wasted all my tears / Wasted all those years / And nothing had the chance to be good / Nothing ever could" express regret for the time that has been lost and the missed opportunities that could have been. However, the singer remains resolute in their resolve to keep holding on and not give up. The repetition of the phrase "I'll keep holding on / Holding, holding, holding" serves as a reminder to not give up in the face of adversity.

The final lines, "That's all I have today / It's all I have to say" emphasize the idea that sometimes, all we can do is keep going, keep holding on, and have faith that better days are ahead. Overall, the lyrics are a poignant reminder of the importance of persevering through tough times and not letting fear or regret hold us back.