Holding Back The Years
Erin Bode Lyrics


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Holding back the years,
Thinking of the fear Ive had for so long.
When somebody hears,
Listen to the fear thats gone.
Strangled by the wishes of pater,
Hoping for the arm of mater,
Get to me sooner or later,
Nothing ever could, yeah.
Ill keep holding on,
Ill keep holding on,
Ill keep holding on,
Ill keep holding on.

Chance for me to escape from all I know.
Holding back the tears.
Theres nothing here has grown.
Ive wasted all my tears,
Wasted all those years.
Nothing had the chance to be good,

Nothing ever could, yeah.
Ill keep holding on,

Ill keep holding on,
Ill keep holding on,




Ill keep holding on
So tight.

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Erin Bode's song "Holding Back The Years" conveys a powerful message about the effects of fear and how it can inhibit a person's life. The lyrics speak to the idea that holding on to fear can prevent people from living their best lives, and that it's essential to let go of that fear and move forward. The line "Thinking of the fear I've had for so long" indicates that the singer is reflecting on past experiences and how they have shaped their perspective on life. The second line, "When somebody hears, listen to the fear that's gone," suggests that the singer has found someone who is willing to listen and help them overcome their fear.


The next few lines of the song introduce the idea of being "strangled by the wishes of pater" and "hoping for the arm of mater." These lines seem to reference the singer's parents and how their expectations have hindered their personal growth. The line "Get to me sooner or later, nothing ever could" suggests that they have always known they need to break free from those expectations, but it has taken some time to do so. The chorus, "I'll keep holding on, I'll keep holding on, I'll keep holding on, I'll keep holding on," reinforces the idea of persistence and determination, that despite the challenges the singer faces, they will not give up.


The second verse continues with the theme of breaking free from the past, as the singer describes the opportunity to escape from what they know. The line "Theres nothing here has grown" suggests that the life they were living wasn't evolving or getting better, and this was weighing on them heavily. They have wasted years and tears, and nothing has had a chance to be good, reinforcing the idea that the fear and expectations they experienced held them back. The chorus repeats, "I'll keep holding on," and ends with the final line, "So tight," emphasizing the resolve and strength needed to keep pushing forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Holding back the years,
Suppressing emotions and memories of the past


Thinking of the fear Ive had for so long.
Reflecting on long-standing anxiety


When somebody hears,
When someone listens


Listen to the fear thats gone.
Consider past fears to find freedom


Strangled by the wishes of pater,
Constrained by paternal expectations


Hoping for the arm of mater,
Desiring maternal comfort


Get to me sooner or later,
Either address or escape from it finally


Nothing ever could, yeah.
Nothing could have helped, indeed


Ill keep holding on,
I will persevere


Chance for me to escape from all I know.
Opportunity to leave behind familiarity


Holding back the tears.
Hiding emotions


Theres nothing here has grown.
Nothing here progressed


Ive wasted all my tears,
I've used all my emotional energy


Wasted all those years.
Lost time focusing on unproductive things


Nothing had the chance to be good,
Things failed to meet their potential


Ill keep holding on,
I refuse to let go


Ill keep holding on,
I am determined to persevere


Ill keep holding on,
I won't give up


Ill keep holding on So tight.
I will grip on tightly with all my strength




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mick Hucknall, Neil Moss

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