Baby Hold On
Dixie Chicks Lyrics


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Hey, it might never be the same
We might never live those days gone by
But we can try

Good morning
Let's kick the babies out of bed
How bout you and me instead hanging on
Not up and gone

(Baby, hold on)
Let's start this over
(Baby, hold on)
We're not much older now
(Baby, hold on)
If you still see what I see
Keep holding on
Hold on to me

Baby, it's good to see you smile again
I know we can't escape
So let's pretend
We're someplace else

It's a new day
Let's look at all we've got
It's everything we thought
We ever wanted
It's beautiful

(Baby, hold on)
Let's start this over
(Baby, hold on)
We're not much older now
(Baby, hold on)
If you still see what I see
Keep holding on
Hold on to me

I look across the room and catch you staring at me
And see the love we almost left behind
So lead me by the hand and let's make up
Let's make up for lost time

(Baby, hold on)
Let's start this over
(Baby, hold on)
We're not much older
(Baby, hold on)
If you still see what I see
Keep holding on

(Baby, hold on)
Hold on to me
(Baby, hold on)
Just hold on to me
(Baby, hold on)
Hold on to me
Keep holding on

Hey, it might never be the same




We might never live those days gone by
But we can try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dixie Chicks' "Baby Hold On" suggest a relationship that has gone through some tough times and perhaps lost some of its spark, but the couple is ready to move forward and start fresh. They acknowledge that things may never be exactly the way they were before, but they want to try to recapture some of the magic they had in the past. The chorus of "Baby, hold on" reinforces the idea that the couple needs to hold onto each other and work together to make it through whatever challenges come their way.


The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song by acknowledging that the past is in the past and they cannot change it. They may never be able to recapture the same feelings they experienced earlier in their relationship, but they're willing to try. The second verse encourages the couple to focus on what they have in the present - each other. They need to appreciate what they have and make the most of it. The chorus reinforces the idea that they need to hold onto each other, which is echoed in the final verse when the singer catches the other person staring at them and realizes that they almost lost the love they had for each other.


Overall, "Baby Hold On" is about a couple who has been through some difficult times but still wants to make their relationship work. They acknowledge that nothing can ever be exactly the way it was before, but they're willing to try to recapture some of the magic they had in the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, it might never be the same
The situation might not be like the past ever again.


We might never live those days gone by
We might not be able to recreate those memories again.


But we can try
However, we can put in some effort to make it similar to the past.


Good morning
A greeting to start the day with positivity.


Let's kick the babies out of bed
Let's not be lazy, let's get up and start working right away.


How bout you and me instead hanging on
Let's spend quality time together instead of just hanging on, waiting for the day to pass.


Not up and gone
Let's not just leave things as they are and move on without trying.


(Baby, hold on) Let's start this over
Let's hit the reset button and try again.


(Baby, hold on) We're not much older now
We may have aged, but we still have time to make things right.


(Baby, hold on) If you still see what I see
If we both see the same thing, let's work towards it together.


Keep holding on
Keep persevering and fighting for what we want.


Hold on to me
Stay close to me and we'll make it through together.


Baby, it's good to see you smile again
It's delightful to see you happy and content once again.


I know we can't escape
We cannot avoid the situation we're in, but we can still work through it.


So let's pretend
For a while, let's visualize ourselves in a better place, to help us get through the tough times.


We're someplace else
In our minds, we can create a world that is better than our current reality.


It's a new day
We have a fresh start, a new opportunity to make things better.


Let's look at all we've got
Let's focus on the positive things and be grateful for what we have.


It's everything we thought
We have everything we ever wanted, just not necessarily in the way we expected.


We ever wanted
These are the things we've longed for and wished for over time.


(Baby, hold on) Let's start this over
Let's try again from the beginning.


(Baby, hold on) We're not much older now
We are still young enough to make things right.


(Baby, hold on) If you still see what I see
If our visions are aligned, we can achieve it together.


(Baby, hold on) Hold on to me
Stay close to me and we will make it through together.


I look across the room and catch you staring at me
I see the love in your eyes for me when you look at me.


And see the love we almost left behind
I see the affection that we almost lost and abandoned.


So lead me by the hand and let's make up
Let's resolve our differences and come closer to each other.


Let's make up for lost time
Let's make the most of the time we have left and catch up on the moments we missed.


Hold on to me
Stay close to me and don't let go.


Just hold on to me
Please, stay with me and come closer.


Keep holding on
Don't give up, keep striving for what we want.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Martha Maguire, Natalie Maines, Emily Robison, Pete Yorn, Gary Louris

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Comments from YouTube:

@juligrlee556

I love this Chicks rendition as much or more than their other songs. I wish I could see them do this live on YouTube. Great loss that this was taken down. This makes me want to hold on during tough times. I even get a teary encouragement.

@mmme9671

One of a kind vocal group!!! Love love listening to your voices... so melodious !!! Thank you for your songs!!!

@juligrlee556

This is one of my all time favorite songs done in Dixie Chick style - nothing better. I can't forget the early video. Mesmerizing. I shed lots of tears over this.

@wearegodsgiftpodcastwithNathan

I love you ladies so much you inspire me so much keep up the great work don’t let anything stop you from doing what you love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@manueldopico

Increíbles canciones habéis aportado para la historia, graciassssssssss!!!!!

@chellebble

God I love this song! Missed you guys!

@mattjones532

I accidentally discovered this song last year now love the song and the Chicks

@foltz-art

Dixie Chicks omg ! Bless you for putting on this song I love this song so much!! BABY HOLD ON!! 😘✌💕🎶

@evilink12_again47

I love this song so much I almost died when I heard they were making music again

@user-ot4cw6iv3f

Loveee this song. So happy you ladies are back. Been missing y'all.

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