holding back the years
Daynea Deacon Lyrics
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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
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
The song “Holding Back The Years” by Daynea Deacon is a heartbreaking and powerful account of the fear and pain that comes from holding back one's emotions for too long. From the outset, the lyrics reflect on the fear that the singer has carried for an extended period, possibly a lifetime. The singer implores somebody to listen to the fear that's gone before it's too late. The fear that's referenced could be interpreted as the fear of rejection or judgment from others, which has caused the singer to bottle up their emotions.
The second verse of the song speaks about how the singer has been holding back the tears for far too long, using them as a chance to escape from their current situation. The lyrics suggest that nothing has grown and that all of the years have been wasted. The final verse of the song repeats the same theme, reinforcing the idea that nothing ever had a chance to be good because of the singer's inability to express themselves.
In the chorus of the song, the singer repeatedly says that she will keep holding on. It could be interpreted as a determination to keep holding onto life despite the fear and pain of the past. The song's final lines suggest that expressing oneself, although painful, is the most crucial thing to do. It's all the singer has to say, and it's something she is determined to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding back the years
Suppressing my emotions about my past experiences and their impact on my current life
Thinking of the fear I've had so long
Reflecting on the anxiety that has haunted me for a considerable length of time
When somebody hears
Once someone finally takes the time to listen to me
Listen to the fear that's gone
Pay attention to the worries that I've overcome
Strangled by the wishes of pater
Overwhelmed by my father's expectations and desires for my life
Hoping for the arms of mater
Craving the comfort and nurturing of my mother
Get to me the sooner or later
At some point in time, I will receive the affection and acceptance I yearn for
Holding back the tears
Fighting the urge to cry and express my sorrow
Chance for me to escape from all I know
An opportunity for me to break free from my current life and surroundings
'Cause nothing here has grown
Nothing in my life has progressed or improved over time
I've wasted all my tears
I've exhausted all my emotions and energy on past experiences
Wasted all those years
I've spent a considerable amount of time dwelling on things that can't be changed
Nothing had the chance to be good
My negative experiences prevented positive outcomes from occurring
Nothing ever could, yeah
Things could never improve, no matter how hard I tried
I'll keep holding on
I'll continue to persevere and be strong despite my challenges
I'll keep holding on, so tight
I'll cling to hope and determination with all my might
Well I've wasted all my tears
I've cried and grieved over things that can't be changed
And nothing had the chance to be good
My past experiences made it difficult for positive outcomes to occur
'Cause nothing ever could
Despite my efforts, my situation could never improve
Holding
Continuing to endure and persevere through my struggles
Holding
Enduring the pain and hurt that comes with my past experiences
Holding
Staying strong and not giving up despite the odds against me
Holding
Enduring the difficulties and hardships of life
I said
Reiterating my commitment to persevere despite my struggles
It's all I have today
Perseverance and determination are the only things I have to hold onto right now
It's all I have to say
My story and experiences have led me to this point of resilience and strength
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mick Hucknall, Neil Moss
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