Climie Fisher were a London, UK pop duo formed by composer & vocalist, Simo… Read Full Bio ↴Climie Fisher were a London, UK pop duo formed by composer & vocalist, Simon Climie (born 7 April 1960) and former Naked Eyes keyboardist, Rob Fisher (5 November 1956 - 25 August 1999). They were active from 1987 till their split in 1990.

The duo is best known for their hit single "Love Changes (Everything)" which reached Number 2 in the UK & Number 23 in the U.S. in 1987, and the hip hop-styled remix of "Rise To The Occasion", which was their breakthrough hit in the U.K., reaching Number 10. It did not chart in the U.S.

Rob Fisher died 25 August 1999 during surgery for bowel cancer, whilst Simon Climie released a solo album Soul Inspiration in 1992 before he became a successful pop producer for other artists such as Louise and MN8, as well as co-writer and musician on many of the more recent albums by Eric Clapton. He was notable for being the composer of the 1986 hit single by George Michael and Aretha Franklin, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)".

Hold On Through The Night
Climie Fisher Lyrics

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The city's asleep as you lie awake and watch the ceiling
Wondering why you lie alone, pride is a demon
It makes us say things we wish we'd never said, believe me
I know I was wrong I hurt you girl and I made you cry
I built a wall around me, but now I've found that
I've got to have you by my side

Hold on, hold on through the night, hold on

Don't give up your love I'm comin'
Hold on, hold on through the night, hold on
I'm gonna make it up to you girl

How can I make you understand I'm only human
I made a mistake but my love is strong and I'm gonna prove it
If you give me a chance, we can make it work again
Oh if you only let it, you won't regret it
I'll be there as fast as I can

Hold on, hold on through the night, hold on
Don't give up your love I'm comin'
Hold on, hold on through the night, hold on
I'm gonna make it up to you girl

You know the silence says it all
Watch the shadow on the wall
Don't tell ya something, we belong

Don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, don't give up
Don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, don't give up

Feel the start of a new flame burning
If you only let it, you won't regret it

I'll be there just as fast as I can
Gonna love you like you've never been

Overall Meaning

The song "Hold On Through the Night" by Climie Fisher is a story about a man who is awake at night and cannot sleep. He remembers the mistakes he made with his lover and feels regret for hurting her. He acknowledges that pride got in the way, causing him to say things he wishes he hadn't. He built a wall around himself but has finally realized that he needs his lover by his side. He pleads for her to hold on and not give up the love they have, promising to make it up to her.

The lyrics convey a sense of regret and the desire to reconcile with someone that you've hurt. The line, "How can I make you understand I'm only human" shows the vulnerability that the man feels, and is a plea for his lover to show mercy and forgiveness. In the end, he promises to love her like she's never been loved before, showing his commitment to making things work.

The overall theme of the song is love, forgiveness, and reconciliation. It's about the ups and downs of relationships and how mistakes can be made, but that love can still endure. The lyrics are relatable as everyone makes mistakes and feels regret, but it's how we handle those mistakes that determine the outcome.

Line by Line Meaning

The city's asleep as you lie awake and watch the ceiling
You're lying in bed alone in the middle of the night, unable to sleep and lost in thought

Wondering why you lie alone, pride is a demon
You're questioning why you're alone and acknowledging that your own pride has caused problems in your relationships

It makes us say things we wish we'd never said, believe me
Pride causes us to say hurtful things that we later regret

I know I was wrong I hurt you girl and I made you cry
The artist knows they made a mistake and caused pain to their partner

I built a wall around me, but now I've found that
The artist has closed themselves off emotionally but is realizing that they need their partner in their life

I've got to have you by my side
The singer recognizes that they need their partner in order to be happy and fulfilled

How can I make you understand I'm only human
The singer is asking how they can make their partner see that they are flawed and make mistakes, but still love them

I made a mistake but my love is strong and I'm gonna prove it
The artist is admitting they made a mistake but will show their love is still strong

If you give me a chance, we can make it work again
The artist is begging for another chance to make their relationship work

Oh if you only let it, you won't regret it
If the partner gives them a chance, they won't regret staying with the artist

I'll be there as fast as I can
The singer will come to their partner as soon as possible if given the chance

Hold on, hold on through the night, hold on Don't give up your love I'm comin' Hold on, hold on through the night, hold on I'm gonna make it up to you girl
The artist is telling their partner to hold on, that they're coming back and will make it up to them

You know the silence says it all Watch the shadow on the wall Don't tell ya something, we belong
The singer is noticing the lack of communication between them and their partner, but believes they belong together

Don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, don't give up Don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, don't give up
The singer is urging their partner to not give up on their relationship

Feel the start of a new flame burning If you only let it, you won't regret it I'll be there just as fast as I can Gonna love you like you've never been
The singer is feeling a renewed passion and desire for their partner and promises to love them like they've never been loved before

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