Hold On To What You've Got
Evelyn "Champagne" King Lyrics


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I like taking chances,
Especially when it comes to love
But L-O-V-E
Is not the the kind of word I speak lightly of

It's so romantic,
The reflection of the moon on a Caribbean cruise
But there's another reflection
I see against the water:
Another man in your shoes

I know you'll find a saying like
Handsome whirlwind
He's the reason I believe
Money can't buy me love

And since money is your top priority,
I suggest you hold on
To what you've got
If I had it I know just who I would spend it on

Hold on
To what you've got,
'cause I'll be holding on to love
Ooh

You shouldn't have no problem
With women, there are those out there
Who would love to play your game
Just for the fun of it,
But I don't care

I'm your secretary on the job,
I hope that never ends
We may have to see each other,
So if we can't be lovers,
We can still be friends

Business, people, pleasure
Should be on your mind, boy
When it comes to loving me,

You're wasting your time

Better give your love
To who's loving you,
So they can be hugging you

Hold on
To what you've got
Now I know I've got somebody
Who is good this time

Better hold on
To what you've got,
'cause I'll be holding on to love
Better hold on

I really love my work,
But you're getting bold
And that's something
You fail to realize

But if you keep it up,
I'll have to take control
'Cause you can't put a
Swift, good loving on hold

No no no,
It just won't go
No no no

You're wasting your time

Better give your love
To who's loving you,
So they can be hugging you

Hold on
To what you've got
Now I know I've got somebody
Who is good this time

Better hold on
To what you've got,
'cause I'll be holding on to love

Hold on
To what you've got




Now I know I've got somebody
Who is good this time

Overall Meaning

In "Hold On To What You've Got," Evelyn "Champagne" King sings about the challenges of love and the importance of holding on to what is valuable. She acknowledges the temptation to take risks in love but warns against neglecting what is important. The song contrasts the allure of luxurious romantic moments, like moonlit Caribbean cruises, with the need to stay grounded in reality and avoid foolish decisions. King advises her love interest to prioritize business, people, and pleasure ahead of love, cautioning that investment in the wrong person is a waste of time. She encourages her partner to focus on holding on to what is valuable, knowing that she is doing the same with her love.


The lyrics of "Hold On To What You've Got" present a complex and nuanced take on love, emphasizing the importance of making wise decisions and staying focused on what matters. The song also reflects the changing social and economic landscape of the 1980s, when many people were pursuing wealth and success at the expense of personal relationships. In this context, King's message about the value of holding on to what is important strikes a chord with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

I like taking chances, Especially when it comes to love
I enjoy taking risks, especially in matters of the heart


But L-O-V-E, Is not the the kind of word I speak lightly of
However, I don't use the word 'love' carelessly


It's so romantic, The reflection of the moon on a Caribbean cruise
The moon's reflection on a cruise in the Caribbean is very romantic


But there's another reflection I see against the water, Another man in your shoes
But there's a reflection that I'm seeing, another man in your position nearby


And since money is your top priority, I suggest you hold on To what you've got
Since you prioritize money the most, I suggest you hold onto what you have


If I had it I know just who I would spend it on
I know who I would spend it on if I had it


You shouldn't have no problem With women, there are those out there Who would love to play your game Just for the fun of it, But I don't care
You shouldn't have any trouble finding women who enjoy playing your game just for fun, but I don't care


I'm your secretary on the job, I hope that never ends We may have to see each other, So if we can't be lovers, We can still be friends
I work as your secretary, and I hope we can continue to see each other regardless of our romantic status. If we can't be lovers, we can still be friends


Better give your love To who's loving you, So they can be hugging you
You should give your love to someone who loves you in return, so they can embrace you


Now I know I've got somebody Who is good this time
Now I have someone who is truly good for me


I really love my work, But you're getting bold And that's something You fail to realize
I enjoy my work, but you're making unwanted advances and don't seem to understand


But if you keep it up, I'll have to take control 'Cause you can't put a Swift, good loving on hold
If you continue to pursue me, I'll have to assert myself because you can't wait indefinitely for my affection




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GENE DOZIER, LEON III SYLVERS

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Comments from YouTube:

Timothy Mupeta

This track holds lots of good childhood memories which i cannot express in words

hitomusic

Fabulous song. The bridge is off the chart i.e. 2:06 -2:24 It's when all the stars align - beat, lyrics, the mesh of the lyrics with the music, the placement of the verse and bridge.

Chris Mazelle

OMFGGGGGGG
that part literally hits home for me!!!!

KingAlone

the entire "Flirt" album is flawless

Ernest Hill

Yes

BIG DAME TV

Sure is 👍

John Browneyes

Got the CD album on eBay years ago! 😎

BIG DAME TV

No lies detected 💪

Troy Arrington

This particular album by Evelyn King was slept on.The title track,'Flirt',was funky!!

Connie Morgan

Evelyn champagne kings sings beautifully!!!

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