Diamond Rio released their debut, Diamond Rio, in 1991. It spawned five Top 10 Country hits, including the #1 hit "Meet in the Middle", and went platinum. Their second album, Close to the Edge, released the following year, had three Top 10 singles and went gold. In 1994, their third album was released. Love a Little Stronger wasn't very successful commercially, but did produce another Top 5 single in the title track.
The mid-90's marked both a low point in album-naming creativity and a high point in chart success. Their fourth album, innovatively titled IV and released in 1996, spun off three Top 5 singles. (One of these, "It's All In Your Head", featured a video with Martin Sheen as a fiery preacher engaged in snake handling, mirroring the lyrics of the song.) In 1997, Diamond Rio released its first greatest hits album, entitled Greatest Hits. The album had two brand-new songs: "How Your Love Makes Me Feel" hit #1, and "Imagine That" became yet another top 5 hit. In 1998, Unbelievable was released, giving the band two more top 5 singles. The title track also reached the top 40 on the Pop charts. In 2001, the band released One More Day, whose title track became another chart-topper. The following year, the band released Completely, whose lead track, "Beautiful Mess", became their 4th #1 hit. The album also spawned another #1 single in "I Believe". December 30th, 2005 found Diamond Rio playing their new single In God we Still Trust during halftime of the Vitalis Sun Bowl between UCLA and Northwestern University in El Paso, Texas. Their second Greatest Hits album is scheduled to be released May 9th, 2006.
Holdin'
Diamond Rio Lyrics
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Steaming up his old heap
Two lovers stare up at the stars
Somewhere in the lights below
Two houses all aglow
Parents wondering where on earth they are
'Cause their folks have tried to tell them
This is way too serious
Holdin', lovin', kissin', huggin'
Come whatever may they keep
Goin', dreamin', smilin', believin'
That nothin' matters like this love they're holdin'
A few years and some wedding vows
A quarter-acre and a little white house
More than they can well afford
And those easy payments are getting tough
All the overtime ain't enough
Still they couldn't ask for more
'Cause that old hill that they've been climbin'
Might be gettin' steep
Oh, but they don't seem to mind it they keep
Holdin', lovin', kissin', huggin'
Come whatever may they keep
Goin', dreamin', smilin', believin'
That nothin' matters like this love they're holdin'
As they rock their newborn baby fast asleep
They know the most important lesson they can teach
Keep on
Holdin', lovin', kissin', huggin'
Come whatever may they keep
Goin, dreamin', smilin', believin'
That nothing matters, like this love
They're holdin', dreamin', goin', knowin', believin',
Nothing matters like this love they're holdin'
Just keep on holdin'
The song "Holdin'" by Diamond Rio tells the story of a couple who defy their parents' attempts to separate them and go on to build a life together. The lyrics describe the couple in different stages of their relationship, from their early days of sneaking out to see each other to their eventual marriage and the birth of their child. Throughout it all, they remain steadfast in their love for each other, holding onto it no matter what challenges come their way.
The first verse is set on "lover's leap," a romantic location where the couple has parked their car to gaze at the stars. They are young and in love, and their parents disapprove of their relationship. Despite this, they are determined to stay together and continue to hold on to each other. The second verse describes their life together after they get married, with a quarter-acre and a little white house. They struggle to make ends meet but are grateful for what they have and remain committed to each other.
The final verse shows them rocking their newborn baby to sleep and reflecting on the most important lesson they have learned - to always hold onto their love for each other. Through all the ups and downs of life, they have remained true to each other, and their love has only grown stronger.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the enduring power of love and the importance of holding onto it no matter what gets in the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Parked down on lover's leap
Two lovers have parked their car on a cliff's edge overlooking a romantic view.
Steaming up his old heap
The car windows are fogging up from the heat inside their vehicle.
Two lovers stare up at the stars
The couple takes a moment to gaze at the night sky.
Somewhere in the lights below
The couple can see the lights from the town or city below them.
Two houses all aglow
They can see the lights from two homes that are lit up.
Parents wondering where on earth they are
Their parents are probably worried about where they are.
'Cause their folks have tried to tell them
Their parents have warned them about getting too serious.
This is way too serious
Their parents have suggested that their relationship has become too serious for their young age.
And while their mommas are waiting up they're
While their mothers are awake, thinking about their whereabouts, the two lovers are...
Holdin', lovin', kissin', huggin'
They are holding each other closely and showing each other affection.
Come whatever may they keep
Despite any challenges that may come their way.
Goin', dreamin', smilin', believin'
They are looking ahead and thinking about the future with positivity and hope.
That nothin' matters like this love they're holdin'
The love they share is the most important thing in their lives.
A few years and some wedding vows
After a few years together and some exchanged vows, the couple is...
A quarter-acre and a little white house
Living in a small home with a small amount of land.
More than they can well afford
They're struggling financially to keep up with their expenses.
And those easy payments are getting tough
Their loan payments are becoming increasingly hard to make.
All the overtime ain't enough
Working overtime isn't enough to make up for their financial shortcomings.
Still they couldn't ask for more
The couple is content with their current lives despite their struggles.
'Cause that old hill that they've been climbin'
They've been facing challenges, but they continue to move forward.
Might be gettin' steep
The obstacles in their path could be getting more difficult to overcome.
Oh, but they don't seem to mind it they keep
They don't seem to be bothered by these challenges; they continue to push forward.
As they rock their newborn baby fast asleep
Holding their newborn baby while they sleep.
They know the most important lesson they can teach
They understand the most important thing to teach their child.
Goin, dreamin', smilin', believin'
They remain optimistic about their future.
That nothing matters, like this love
The love they share is more important than anything else.
They're holdin', dreamin', goin', knowin', believin'
They hold onto their love, dream of their future, move forward with determination and the knowledge that their love is what matters most.
Just keep on holdin'
It is important to continue to hold onto each other and their love for one another.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRAIG MICHAEL WISEMAN, KELLY B. BLACK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@giao2380
2023! Awesome song……yes, still
@lindseyhendrix2863
Have always loved Diamond Rio. Been married to my childhood sweetheart for 23 years now
@tracywhited3466
Diamond Rio is my favorite group of all time! Best music ever. Still listening everyday!
@giao2380
Same!
@maknstormmoney2343
Good to see that real country ain't dead
@jenniferdijames1671
Diamond Rio, I remember you guys. Miss you terribly.
@metaphoria3
So does the world
@paulrailey844
You got that right I got too see diamond rio in Mansfield Ohio Saturday night
@jefferysampsonite80
Parked down on lover's leap
Steaming up his old heap
Two lovers stare up at the stars
Somewhere in the lights below
Two houses all aglow
Parents wondering where on earth they are
'Cause their folks have tried to tell them
This is way too serious
And while their mommas are waiting up they're.
Holdin', lovin', kissin', huggin'
Come whatever may they keep
Goin', dreamin', smilin', believin'
That nothin' matters like this love they're holdin'.
A few years and some wedding vows
A quarter-acre and a little white house
More than they can well afford
And those easy payments are getting tough
All the overtime ain't enough
Still they couldn't ask for more
'Cause that old hill that they've been climbin'
Might be gettin' steep
Oh, but they don't seem to mind it they keep.
Holdin', lovin', kissin', huggin'
Come whatever may they keep
Goin', dreamin', smilin', believin'
That nothin' matters like this love they're holdin'.
As they rock their newborn baby fast asleep
They know the most important lesson they can teach
Keep on:
Holdin', lovin', kissin', huggin'
Come whatever may they keep
Goin, dreamin', smilin', believin'
That nothing matters, like this love
They're holdin', dreamin', goin', knowin', believin',
Nothing matters like this love they're holdin'.
Just keep on holdin..