His mother played songs by Frank Sinatra to him as a child, and he later became a fan of Motown and other R&B/soul music. He took piano lessons as a child, but he did not like them. He would skip the lessons and ride his bicycle across the bridge from his grandfather's farm over to the heart of the black "Chicken Hill" ghetto, where he could just listen and absorb the music.
In the 1960s, Hall attended Temple University, but did not graduate, preferring instead to spend his time singing on the street corners and play with various musicians and groups. At that time, Daryl Hohl (as he was called then) sang backup for different bands. He eventually changed his last name to Hall. Daryl Hall idolized the Temptations and began to perform session work as a singer. He first met John Oates at a band competition.
After John transferred to a different school, Daryl joined the band Gulliver, which released one eponymous album in 1969 before being dropped from their label.
Daryl is the host of the wildly popular online show entitled "Live From Daryl's House", where Daryl and the band collaborate with artists from various musical genres on the 15th of each month. The first episode aired in 2007, and it's still going strong. Best of all, it's free to watch.
Holding Out for Love
Daryl Hall Lyrics
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Did i know love wouid show
And i'd find the passion i need
Look up ahead
Broken hearts
Looking for something more
Some magic they might feel
Chorus:
That's why l hold on
Holding out for love
There's only one i'm dreaming of
That's why l hold on
Hoiding out for love
But will that one heart wait for me
You know we take those twists and turns
Never learn
Goin on
Takes so long to find all the passion we need
Look what we have
Don't wanna be two worlds apart
Loving hearts stay live
Strong survive
Just matters what we both feel
Chorus:
That's why l hold on
Holding out for love
There's only one i'm dreaminng of
That's why i hold on
Holding out for love
But will that one heart wait for me
I watch the time go by
I swear now baby i...
Have never been so sure in my heart
So close to my dreams
Chorus:
That's why i hold on
Holding out for love
There's only one i'm dreaming of
That's why l hold on
Holding out for love
One lonely heart waiting
The lyrics of Daryl Hall's "Holding Out for Love" convey the artist's quest for finding true love. The song talks about his restlessness, of how he always anticipates an opportunity to unveil his emotions, and how he has reached a time in his life where he is positive that love will come around. The lyrics also suggest that the search for love is often disheartening, and people often feel that they are worlds apart from each other. However, Hall suggests that by holding on and waiting for the right person, we can find that much-needed passion, and two loving hearts can come together to make something beautiful. The song instils a sense of hope and patience that is mandatory for anyone looking for love.
The chorus of "Holding Out for Love" resonates with the message that Hall is trying to convey in this song. He sings about holding on to love, and that he can't stop dreaming about that one person whom he is waiting for. He believes in holding out for love, even if it means waiting for a long time. In the second verse, Hall speaks about the twists and turns that life takes and how we often do not learn from our experiences. No matter how long it takes, we must find that passion that we need and try to bridge the gap between two worlds that seem so far apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Why does that restless part of me always see
The part of me that yearns for something always finds something missing.
Did I know love would show
Did I anticipate finding love?
And I'd find the passion I need
And find the love that satisfies my longings?
Look up ahead
Look to the future.
All I see are worlds apart
All I see are differences.
Broken hearts
People who are hurting emotionally.
Looking for something more
Looking for something that can make them feel better.
Some magic they might feel
Something that can make them feel alive.
Chorus:
That's why I hold on
That's why I persist.
Holding out for love
Still waiting for true love.
There's only one I'm dreaming of
I have one person in mind.
But will that one heart wait for me
But I wonder if that person is willing to wait for me.
You know we take those twists and turns
Life can be unpredictable.
Never learn
We often don't learn from our mistakes.
Goin on
Life continues.
Takes so long to find all the passion we need
It takes a long time to find the kind of love that fulfills us.
Look what we have
Look at how much we've accomplished.
Don't wanna be two worlds apart
Don't want to be so different from each other.
Loving hearts stay live
Love keeps us alive.
Strong survive
We can overcome difficult situations.
Just matters what we both feel
What's important is how we both feel about each other.
Chorus:
That's why I hold on
That's why I persist.
Holding out for love
Still waiting for true love.
There's only one I'm dreaming of
I have one person in mind.
But will that one heart wait for me
But I wonder if that person is willing to wait for me.
I watch the time go by
I am aware of the passage of time.
I swear now baby I...
I make a solemn promise.
Have never been so sure in my heart
I have never felt so certain in my heart.
So close to my dreams
So close to achieving my dreams.
Chorus:
That's why I hold on
That's why I persist.
Holding out for love
Still waiting for true love.
There's only one I'm dreaming of
I have one person in mind.
But will that one heart wait for me
But I wonder if that person is willing to wait for me.
One lonely heart waiting
I am the only one waiting for love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN EDWARD GORRIE, DARYL HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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