Dave subsequently penned a couple of tracks on Depeche Mode's next album, the 2005 effort Playing the Angel. The latter half of 2007 saw the release of his second solo LP, Hourglass, which saw a dirtier, more electronic, groove-orientated sound come through in his solo work. It was decided that he would not tour to promote the album's release, instead concentrating on his day job: the recording of the next Depeche Mode effort, Sounds of the Universe released in April 2009. The album sees more of his songs released under the DM brand, as well as a co-write with main songwriter, Martin L. Gore on the B-side Oh Well.
Hold On
Dave Gahan Lyrics
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I'm learning how to smile
You keep sending me all these things
I think I'll stay a while
Tried to talk to you in my dream
You looked at me and smiled
Your smile said to me
I have to wait a while
Hold on - you opened my eyes today
Hold on - another surprise
You keep giving me all these things
I see them in your smile
You keep giving me all these things
I think I'll stay a while
I guess I'll stay a while
Hold on - you opened my eyes today
Hold on - another surprise
Dave Gahan's song Hold On is a song about gratitude and appreciation. The song is addressed to someone who has been a source of happiness and positivity in someone's life. The lyrics suggest that the singer has received a number of gifts and warm gestures from someone, and is learning how to smile thanks to the same person. The repeated phrase "Hold on" is a message to the person the song is addressed to, urging them to keep doing what they are doing and stay in the singer's life.
The song has a dreamy quality to it, with a wistful melody and soft, layered instrumentation. The dreamy quality is also present in the lyrics, where the singer mentions talking to the person in their dream, and how the person's smile speaks to them. There is a sense of hesitance and uncertainty in the singer's speech, where they are not sure if they will be able to stay in the source of happiness's life, but want to try nonetheless.
Overall, Hold On is a song that celebrates the joy of small moments and the people who bring them into our lives. The song urges the listener to cherish those moments and hold on to the people who bring joy and light into their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep sending me all these things
The singer is receiving various things from someone, which has made him learn to smile
I'm learning how to smile
The singer is happy with what he is receiving and is learning to enjoy life
You keep sending me all these things
The sender of the things continues to provide the singer with them, making him want to stay around
I think I'll stay a while
The artist is willing to stay longer with the sender
Tried to talk to you in my dream
The artist attempted to communicate with the sender in a dream
You looked at me and smiled
In the dream, the sender smiled at the singer
Your smile said to me
The singer interpreted the sender's smile as a message
I'll have to wait a while
The message received by the artist was that he must wait for something
I have to wait a while
The artist formalizes that he will indeed have to wait, as previously instructed
Hold on - you opened my eyes today
The lyrics encourage the artist to hold on, as he has gained newfound awareness and insight from the sender
Hold on - another surprise
Further surprises and gifts from the sender are promised, motivating the singer to stay patient
You keep giving me all these things
The sender continues to constantly provide the artist with things
I see them in your smile
The singer appreciates the things received and recognizes them in the sender's smile
I guess I'll stay a while
The singer confirms his willingness to continue staying with the sender
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID GAHAN, KNOX CHANDLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
NMACog
our first dance when we got married - will always stay with me ... - amazing song - every line of this track just says it all for us - it's our anthem ...
LadyVioDMforever50
awww that's so lovely and apt xx
Dakers11
Really fits well in the Excellently acted and well written movie "Blind Horizon", with Val Kilmer, Neve Campbell, Sam Shepard, Faye Dunaway et all...
NMACog
15 yrs on and still happily married
James
Good on you. I’m on the unlucky side and my advice is this…trust no one.
YoursTrulyST
I picked this album up for 3 dollars at a FYE, and its the best purchase I've ever made
Cidaria GALAXY
Wow
Rafael Camargo Urango
His voice!
Cidaria GALAXY
Dave voice Is like a kiss in my body😍
pal m
:-)