holding back the years
Bruno Bertone & Kenny J. Charles Lyrics

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Holding back the years
Thinking of the fear I've had so long
When somebody hears
Listen to the fear that's gone
Strangled by the wishes of pater
Hoping for the arms of mater
Get to me the sooner or later

Holding back the tears
Chance for me to escape from all I know
Holding back the tears
'Cause nothing here has grown
I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all those years
Nothing had the chance to be good
Nothing ever could, yeah

I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on, so tight

Well I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all of those years
And nothing had the chance to be good
'Cause nothing ever could

I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on

Holding
Holding
Holding
Holding

I said

It's all I have today
It's all I have to say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bruno Bertone & Kenny J. Charles's song Holding Back the Years explore the struggle of the past and the fear that people have to confront in their lives. The first verse talks about the fear that has been with the author for a long time and how they want to be heard so that the fear can be acknowledged and put behind them. The second verse talks about the chance to escape from the past and the unfulfillment that the author feels in their present life. The chorus emphasizes the idea of holding back the tears, holding onto the things that matter, and not letting go.

The third verse emphasizes the fact that the author has wasted all their tears on things that could have been good but were not. The idea of not giving up and continuing to hold on tight is emphasized in the repetition of the chorus. The final lines of the song are an affirmation that the present moment is what the author has and what they will make the most of.

The song is a poignant reflection on the past and the importance of confronting one's fears and emotions. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the song's theme of not giving up and continuing to hold onto the things that matter.

Line by Line Meaning

Holding back the years
suppressing my emotions and memories from the past

Thinking of the fear I've had so long
reflecting on the anxiety that has persisted for a considerable time

When somebody hears
when someone listens and understands

Listen to the fear that's gone
acknowledge the fear that has dissipated

Strangled by the wishes of pater
suffocated by father's desires

Hoping for the arms of mater
wishing for the nurturing and comfort of mother

Get to me the sooner or later
reach me eventually

Holding back the tears
containing my tears

Chance for me to escape from all I know
opportunity for me to break free from my current situation

Cause nothing here has grown
because nothing has progressed or developed

I've wasted all my tears
I've shed tears in vain