Hang On to Your Heart
Exile Lyrics


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The band was playing, kinda, something low
All the lovers swaying, to and fro
You and me, together, dancing real slow

Tonight's the night, I want you to know
I can't hold out any longer
Remember, love can't grow
Oh, very much stronger

You better hang on to your heart, hold on tight
Or I'm gonna steal it away, tonight
I'll take you in my arms and never ever let you go

There's a new moon out, the stars are shining bright
You're here with me and it feels so right
So hang on to your heart
Or I'm gonna steal it away

You're living proof, that dreams come true
I can't believe, I'm really holding you
So close, so tight, all night through

If I could only make time stand still, forever
It'll always be
Just you and me
Here, together

You better hang on to your heart, hold on tight
Or I'm gonna steal it away, tonight
I'll take you in my arms and never ever let you go

There's a new moon out, the stars are shining bright
You're here with me and it feels so right
So hang on to your heart
Or I'm gonna steal it away

Hang on, hang on
Hang on to your heart
Hang on, hang on
Hang on to your heart

Hang on, hang on
Hang on to your heart




Hang on, hang on
Hang on to your heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Exile's "Hang Onto Your Heart" depict a romantic, slow dance between two people who are deeply in love. The band plays a low tune, setting the mood for the dancers who sway back and forth. The singer expresses his desire for his partner to hold onto her heart tightly or else he will "steal it away" that night. He marvels at how she is "living proof" that dreams can come true and describes the feeling of holding her close as something he wishes he could make last forever.


The chorus repeats the warning to "hang on to your heart" because the singer is so taken by his lover that he might just sweep her off her feet and take her away. The new moon and bright stars provide a romantic backdrop for the dance, and the singer emphasizes that being together feels so right. The overall tone of the song is one of passion and devotion, emphasizing the timeless theme of wanting to hold onto love and never let it go.


Line by Line Meaning

The band was playing, kinda, something low
The music being played by the band was mellow and slow.


All the lovers swaying, to and fro
The couples were dancing and moving their bodies rhythmically in sync with the music.


You and me, together, dancing real slow
The singer (singer) and the person he/she is addressing (probably the listener) were dancing slowly in each other's arms.


Tonight's the night, I want you to know
The singer is expressing his/her feelings that this night is special and he/she wants the other person to understand its importance.


I can't hold out any longer
The singer declares that he/she can't resist any longer and wants to express his/her desire to the other person.


Remember, love can't grow
The singer is reminding the other person that love can't grow without expressing it and taking action.


Oh, very much stronger
The singer finishes the unfinished sentence from the previous line to convey that the love between the two people can't grow any stronger without them expressing it in physical and emotional ways.


You better hang on to your heart, hold on tight
The singer warns the other person to be careful with their emotions and feelings as he/she might steal their heart away.


Or I'm gonna steal it away, tonight
The singer warns that he/she might take the other person's heart away tonight, implying a romantic relationship or intimacy.


I'll take you in my arms and never ever let you go
The singer tells the other person he/she wants to hold them in their arms and never let them go, implying a deep connection and love.


There's a new moon out, the stars are shining bright
The singer describes the romantic atmosphere, with a clear sky, shining stars, and a new moon.


You're here with me and it feels so right
The singer expresses how it feels so right to be with the other person in this romantic setting.


So hang on to your heart
The singer reminds the other person to guard their heart and feelings.


You're living proof, that dreams come true
The singer acknowledges the other person as a living proof that dreams can come true implying that they are in some sort of dreamy romantic situation together.


I can't believe, I'm really holding you
The singer is overwhelmed with emotions and expressing that he/she is still in disbelief that they are actually holding the other person in their arms.


So close, so tight, all night through
The singer expresses how they want to hold the other person all night and keep them close to his/her heart.


If I could only make time stand still, forever
The singer wishes they could make the moment last forever, emphasizing the importance and depth of their feelings and emotions.


It'll always be
The singer expresses his/her desire to stay together and make the relationship work always.


Just you and me
The singer implies that the relationship is only about them and nobody else should interfere (including the band playing in the background).


Here, together
The singer expresses a desire to be together in the present moment, creating a strong connection and bond.


Hang on, hang on
The repetitive lyrics are a reminder to the other person to guard their heart and emotions.


Hang on to your heart
The artist emphasizes the importance of the other person holding on to their heart and keeping it safe.


Hang on, hang on
The repetitive lyrics are a subtle reminder to the other person to guard their heart and emotions.


Hang on to your heart
The singer repeats the same verse again to emphasize that the other person should hold on to their heart as he/she might steal it away.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: J PENNINGTON, SONNY LEMAIRE

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@seangrant3697

Very good country song of the 80s

@michellehawkins2865

I've Always Loved This Group.

@mkl62

A #1 hit for Exile on the Country & Western charts. It was the 780th #1 C&W song of the Rock Era.

@mrfreetv

Exile was a great band. They had their own signature sound. Loved listening back on these songs.

@karlakarlssonpelkey9580

I love this song and this group . Brings back memories

@jameswideman9321

I can be so down and i can think of exile songs and instantly I spruce up and feel happy cause it takes me to a special place back in time!

@TxAmber78

One of my favorite songs by Exile

@jmarkwright

Nice little memory trip here,
Thank You for this

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