People Hold On
Coldcut feat. Lisa Stansfield Lyrics
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Everybody's doing their own thing
And nobody's solving the problem
Ain't nobody helping each other
Some people give into fear
Some people give into hunger
Some of us live for the future
Givin' into life, givin' into love
Maybe there's enough for everyone
Givin' into hope, and into trust
Maybe there's enough for everyone
[Chorus]
People hold on
Don't do yourself wrong
People hold on
We've got to be strong
People hold on
Everybody's getting frustrated
Why should we live with this hatred
We've all dancin' on a thin line
They're makin' out we're having a good time
So who's gonna give us the answer
Sister and brother
Givin' into life, givin' into love
Maybe there's enough for everyone
[Chorus]
People hold on, people hold on to it
you know you gotta do it
Givin' into life, givin' into love
Maybe there's enough for everyone
Givin' into hope, and into trust
Maybe there's enough for everyone
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Coldcut’s “People Hold On” featuring Lisa Stansfield are a plea for unity and cooperation in society. The song highlights the inefficacy of individualism and calls out for people to put aside their differences and work together towards the betterment of their community. The first verse highlights the lack of collaboration and cooperation in society and the need for collective action. The lines “Everybody’s looking for a meaning/ Everybody’s doing their own thing/ And nobody's solving the problem/ Ain't nobody helping each other” are indicative of the fragmented and isolated nature of society. The second verse highlights the futility of fear and hunger and the importance of hope and planning for the future.
The chorus of the song, “People hold on/ Don't do yourself wrong/ People hold on/ We've got to be strong/ People hold on” is a call for everyone to hold on to hope, love, and life in the face of adversity. The use of the word "we" emphasizes unity and the need for collective action. The final verse of the song culminates in a question – “So who's gonna give us the answer/ Sister and brother?” - leaving the answer open-ended and placing the responsibility of finding a solution on society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's looking for a meaning
All individuals search for a purpose in life
Everybody's doing their own thing
Everyone is pursuing their own interests and desires
And nobody's solving the problem
Unfortunately, nobody is addressing the underlying issue
Ain't nobody helping each other
Sadly, there is a lack of support and collaboration between individuals
Some people give into fear
Certain people succumb to their anxieties
Some people give into hunger
Some people yield to their cravings and desires
Some of us live for the future
A few people pursue their aspirations for the future
And some of us wonder
Other individuals speculate and ponder about the future
Givin' into life, givin' into love
Embracing life and love wholly
Maybe there's enough for everyone
It is possible that there's plenty for all
Givin' into hope, and into trust
Having faith and confidence in the future
People hold on
Individuals keep persevering
Don't do yourself wrong
Avoid making mistakes that negatively affect yourself
We've got to be strong
It is essential to be resilient and resolute
Everybody's getting frustrated
All individuals are becoming increasingly dissatisfied
Why should we live with this hatred
Why must we tolerate such intense animosity?
We've all dancin' on a thin line
We all balance on the knife's edge
They're makin' out we're having a good time
Others make it seem like we're having fun, but we aren't
So who's gonna give us the answer
Who will provide a solution to our problem?
People hold on to it
Individuals must persevere through adversity
you know you gotta do it
You are aware of what must be done
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATTHEW BLACK, JONATHAN MORE, LISA JANE STANSFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hreezmusic4030
33 years later this is still a vibe
@Cheeky-FE-Kerry
34 years!
@1975ukandbored
Yeah but we’re old
@cougar66
👍 Certainly!
Unfortunately today artists produce only music by 💩
Unfortunately we can forget the beautiful songs of the past!
Today's "artists" have their brains lobotomized by algorithms
@jameslenahan6075
I am listening to this song in 2022, and we need this message now more than over. What a prophetic, joyful song!
@otisroseboro5613
Fact's
@violetindigo8514
Exactly
@VIBRONIC.
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@C63297
🎉❤
@CristianPozzessere
I loved it in the 80's and 90's and I still love it now. Besides, she's beautiful.