Hold On
Fivefold Lyrics


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it seems all my bridges are up in flames
and I cannot find a way to cross this river of memories
wasting time just standing here
we had a fire that could set ablaze, burning up all the doubt and the shame
but those clouds moved in when the cold winds came
we fell victim but when I close my eyes all I see are the memories like some distant dream
take the loss with a grain of salt but I'm not fooling anybody am I this time
we ruled that summer like kings and queens, times that I hold close to me
reckless and fallen for a dream, heads held high till the morning
we had a vision a place to breathe, swore we'd never break the chains
but this life has never been a game
we fell victim but when I close my eyes all I see are the memories like some distant dream
take the loss with a grain of salt but we're not fooling anybody are we this time
hold on to who we were, nothing can hold a candle
I'll take away from what we've learned, keep the dreams closer
and now we go our separate lives and breaking the ice is getting harder
but there's no need to waste our words on what's gone and over
were changing with the seasons
always changing so how in the world did we think that wed stay the same
were changing and though we've grown so far nothing can take away what we've seen and what we've learned
were changing and that's ok
we had our time and now we can hold on to who we were
nothing can hold me under
I'll take away from what we've learned, keep the dreams closer




and now we go our separate lives and breaking the ice is getting harder
but there's no need to waste our words on what's gone and over

Overall Meaning

In the song "Hold On," Fivefold explores the concept of growing up and moving on from the past, while still keeping the memories close. The first verse sets the tone of the song, with the singer lamenting the fact that all the bridges in his life seem to be burning, leaving him stranded in a sea of memories. He remembers a time when he and his friends were reckless and carefree, with a vision for their futures that seemed unbreakable. However, as the years passed, they all grew and changed, and the group dynamic began to shift. Despite this, the singer is determined to hold onto the memories of that time, because they are a part of who he is.


The chorus is where the title of the song comes in, with the repeated refrain of "hold on." It's a reminder to the singer, and to the listener, that even though life may change dramatically and unexpectedly, there are things that are worth holding onto. The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer acknowledging that as time goes on, breaking the ice between old friends becomes harder and harder. However, he chooses not to dwell on what's gone and over, instead focusing on what he's learned and what he'll take with him into the future.


Overall, "Hold On" is a heartfelt exploration of the bittersweet nature of growing up, and the importance of holding onto the memories that make us who we are.


Line by Line Meaning

it seems all my bridges are up in flames
All of my past connections and opportunities are destroyed or lost.


and I cannot find a way to cross this river of memories
I'm stuck in the past and unable to move on from my memories.


wasting time just standing here
I'm spending my time without any meaningful action or progress.


we had a fire that could set ablaze, burning up all the doubt and the shame
We had a passion and confidence that could overcome any challenge or obstacle.


but those clouds moved in when the cold winds came
Our optimistic outlook was shattered by harsh reality and difficult circumstances.


we fell victim but when I close my eyes all I see are the memories like some distant dream
We were defeated by our struggles, but the memories of our past successes and happiness still linger.


take the loss with a grain of salt but I'm not fooling anybody am I this time
I'm trying to accept my failures and disappointments, but I'm not convincingly moving on.


we ruled that summer like kings and queens, times that I hold close to me
We had a period of great success and happiness that I cherish deeply.


reckless and fallen for a dream, heads held high till the morning
We pursued our ambitions with reckless abandon, with confidence and excitement to reach our goals.


we had a vision a place to breathe, swore we'd never break the chains
We had a shared dream and goal, and we promised to never let anything hinder us from achieving it.


but this life has never been a game
The challenges and struggles of life are serious and not to be taken lightly.


hold on to who we were, nothing can hold a candle
Let's remember our past selves and accomplishments, and nothing can compare to that.


I'll take away from what we've learned, keep the dreams closer
We can learn and grow from our experiences, and our dreams should still motivate us.


and now we go our separate lives and breaking the ice is getting harder
We are moving on with our own paths and it's difficult to reconnect and build a relationship.


but there's no need to waste our words on what's gone and over
We don't need to dwell or talk about the past; it's time to move on.


were changing with the seasons
We are evolving and adapting to the changes in our lives like the seasons do.


always changing so how in the world did we think that wed stay the same
Life is always changing, so it was naive to think that we would always stay the same.


were changing and though we've grown so far nothing can take away what we've seen and what we've learned
Despite how much we've changed and grown, our past experiences and lessons will always be a part of us.


were changing and that's ok
It's okay to change and grow as individuals.


we had our time and now we can hold on to who we were
We had our moment of success and happiness, and we can still remember and cherish that time.


nothing can hold me under
I won't let anything bring me down or stop me from moving forward.


I'll take away from what we've learned, keep the dreams closer
I'll continue to learn and grow from my experiences, and my dreams will still be my motivation.


and now we go our separate lives and breaking the ice is getting harder
We are moving on to our own paths, and it's becoming more difficult to reconnect.


but there's no need to waste our words on what's gone and over
It's time to move on and not dwell on the past or talk about it unnecessarily.




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Dreadnought

Fiveold-Hold On

It seems all my bridges are up in flames
And I cannot find a way to cross this river of memories
Wasting time just standing here
We had a fire that could set ablaze
Burning up all the doubt and the shame
But those clouds moved in when the cold winds came

We fell victim but when I close my eyes all I see
Are the memories like some distant dream
Take the loss with a grain of salt but I'm not fooling
Anybody am I this time
We ruled that summer like kings and queens,
Times that I hold close to me reckless and fallen
For a dream, heads held high till the morning
We had a vision a place to breathe, swore
We'd never break the chains
But this life has never been a game

We fell victim but when I close my eyes
All I see are the memories like some distant dream
Take the loss with a grain of salt but we're
Not fooling anybody are we this time
Hold on to who we were, nothing can hold a candle
I'll take away from what we've learned, keep the dreams closer

And now we go our separate lives and
Breaking the ice is getting harder
But there's no need to waste our words
On what's gone and over
Were changing with the seasons
Always changing so how in the world did
We think that wed stay the same

Were changing and though we've grown
So far nothing can take away what we've
Seen and what we've learned
Were changing and that's ok
We had our time and now we can hold on to who we were
Nothing can hold a candle
I'll take away from what we've learned, keep the dreams closer
And now we go our separate lives and breaking the ice is getting harder
But there's no need to waste our words on what's gone and over



The Icy Phoenix_

lyric correction :
It seems all my bridges are up in flames
And I cannot find a way to cross this river of memories
Wasting time just standing here
We had a fire that could set ablaze
Burning up all the doubt and the shame
But those clouds moved in when the cold winds came

We fell victim but when I close my eyes all I see
Are the memories like some distant dream
Take the loss with a grain of salt but I'm not fooling
Anybody am I this time
We ruled that summer like kings and queens,
Times that I hold close to me reckless and fallen
For a dream, heads held high too the morning
We had a vision a place to breathe, swore
We'd never break the chains
But this life has never been a game

We fell victim but when I close my eyes
All I see are the memories like some distant dream
Take the loss with a grain of salt but we're
Not fooling anybody are we this time
Hold on to who we were, nothing can hold a candle
or take away from what we've learned, keep the dreams closer

And now we've grown separate lives and
Breaking the ice is getting harder
But there's no need to waste our words
On what's gone and over
Were changing with the seasons
Always changing so how in the world did
We think that wed stay the same

unchanging and though we've grown
So apart nothing can take away what we've
Seen and what we've learned
Were changing and that's ok
We had our time and now we can hold on to who we were
Nothing can hold a candle
or take away from what we've learned, keep the dreams closer
And now we've grown separate lives and breaking the ice is getting harder
But there's no need to waste our words on what's gone and over



Mahfuz Saleh Fahmid

It seems all my bridges are up in flames
And I cannot find a way
To cross this river of memories
Wasting time just standing here
We had a fire that could set ablaze
Burning up all the doubt and the shame
But those clouds moved in when the cold winds came
We fell victim, but when I

[Chorus 1]
Close my eyes all I see are the memories like some distant dream
Take the loss with a grain of salt but I'm not fooling anybody
Am I this time?

[Verse 2]
We ruled that summer like kings and queens
Times that I hold close to me
Reckless and fallen for a dream
Heads held high till the morning
We had a vision, a place to breathe
Swore we’d never break the chains
But this life has never been a game
We fell victim, but when I

[Chorus 1]
Close my eyes all I see are the memories like some distant dream
Take the loss with a grain of salt but we're not fooling anybody
Are we this time?

[Chorus 2]
Hold on to who we were, nothing can hold a candle
I'll take away from what we’ve learned, keep the dreams closer
And now we've grown separate lives
And breaking the ice is getting harder
But there's no need to waste our words
On what's gone and over

[Bridge]
We're changing with the seasons, always changing
So how in the world did we think
That we'd stay the same, we're changing
And though we've grown so far
Nothing can take away what we’ve seen and what we’ve learned
We're changing and that’s okay
We had our time and now we can

[Chorus 2]
Hold on to who we were, nothing can hold a candle
I'll take away from what we've learned, keep the dreams closer
And now we've grown separate lives
And breaking the ice is getting harder
But there’s no need to waste our words
On what's gone and over



reddog24485

It seems all my bridges are up in flames
And I cannot find a way
To cross this river of memories
Wasting time just standing here
We had a fire that could set ablaze
Burning up all the doubt and the shame
But those clouds moved in when the cold winds came
We fell victim, but when I

[Chorus 1]
Close my eyes all I see are the memories like some distant dream
Take the loss with a grain of salt but I'm not fooling anybody
Am I this time?

[Verse 2]
We ruled that summer like kings and queens
Times that I hold close to me
Reckless and fallen for a dream
Heads held high till the morning
We had a vision, a place to breathe
Swore we’d never break the chains
But this life has never been a game
We fell victim, but when I

[Chorus 1]
Close my eyes all I see are the memories like some distant dream
Take the loss with a grain of salt but we're not fooling anybody
Are we this time?

[Chorus 2]
Hold on to who we were, nothing can hold a candle
I'll take away from what we’ve learned, keep the dreams closer
And now we've grown separate lives
And breaking the ice is getting harder
But there's no need to waste our words
On what's gone and over

[Bridge]
We're changing with the seasons, always changing
So how in the world did we think
That we'd stay the same, we're changing
And though we've grown so far
Nothing can take away what we’ve seen and what we’ve learned
We're changing and that’s okay
We had our time and now we can

[Chorus 2]
Hold on to who we were, nothing can hold a candle
I'll take away from what we've learned, keep the dreams closer
And now we've grown separate lives
And breaking the ice is getting harder
But there’s no need to waste our words
On what's gone and over



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fivefoldband

Fivefold Family! Thanks for all the love on this video. We appreciate all your support over the years and are so happy to be back! Our new single "Hindsight" is now streaming everywhere and we would love for you to check it out. Much love!

Antonhi CR

every time when i feel bad, only need ear that song to wake up, and get a second wind. tank you for that.

A G

Hey glad you guys are back🤟

Courtney

Sending love!<3

Joshua Mancil

Just listened to it! :) So glad to see you guys back. Congrats on your recent show!

Ashton Mitch

2020 and I'm jamming out to these guys because it gives peace in my soul

Ivan Kashuba

2022 and still...

Single forever

same

oker J

bro,I know

Anon Shadow

Don't quote me, but I believe a new album is coming this year. Dear Insecurity was dropped as a single.

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