Flume's self-titled debut album was released on November 9, 2012 to exceptional critical acclaim. The album's production saw Flume collaborating with vocal artists George Maple, Moon Holiday, Jezzabell Doran, Chet Faker, and New York rapper T.Shirt. The album reached number one on the Australian iTunes charts. It debuted on the ARIA Albums Chart at number 2, behind One Direction's Take Me Home. In February 2013, it was announced exclusively on triple j that Flume would tour nationally around Australia for his first headlining tour, the "Infinity Prism Tour", in April and May 2013.
He returned with the track "Some Minds" which features vocals and lyrics from Miike Snow’s Andrew Wyatt in May 2015, followed by "Never Be like You" featuring Kai and "Smoke & Retribution" alongside Vince Staples and Kučka as an advance of second album "Skin". In April 2016, "Say It (feat. Tove Lo)" was released alongside the B-side "Wall Fuck".
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Holdin' On
Flume Lyrics
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Holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on, holdin' on
To keep on holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on, holdin' on
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
(Love)
(Love)
(Love)
Holdin' on, holdin' on
You loose, no, no
Can't turn you loose, no, no
Cause I need all the joy you bring
Hey, I can't let you go with nobody
Cause I love you, baby, yes I do
(Yes I do)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
Gonna give you everything you want
'Cause I gotta, gotta keep on holdin' on, holdin' on
(I can't, I can't turn you)
Can't let you go away no no, away, no no
Oh, you'll be the only girl, you'll be the only girl
Holdin' on
(I can't, I can't turn you)
Can't let you get away no no, away, no no
(I can't turn you)
(I can't turn you)
(I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't turn you)
(I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't turn you)
The repeated line "To keep on holdin' on" in Flume's song "Holdin' On" suggests that the singer is trying to hold on to a significant relationship, possibly a romantic one. The lyrics "Can't turn you loose, no, no / Cause I need all the joy you bring" support this interpretation. The line "Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you" adds a touch of a blues aesthetic to the song, and although it's possible it could have been directed towards an older woman, it is far more likely that this is a term for a significant other, reinforcing the belief that the song revolves around a love interest. Throughout the song, we see the singer continuing to remind themselves and their partner that they need to keep holding onto one another, despite any difficulties.
The lyrics are somewhat repetitive, which is not uncommon in electronic music. It's possible that the repetition is meant to emphasize the importance of the message, that is, the significance of continuing to hold on to a relationship even when times get tough. The song has a slightly melancholic and nostalgic feel, which could suggest that the relationship being referred to has been ongoing for a long time and is meaningful to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
To keep on holdin' on, holdin' on
To continue to persevere and maintain steadfastness
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Denying something hesitantly, but then admitting the truth
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
Expressing deep affection for a woman with great dancing abilities
You loose, no, no
Refusing to let go of something valuable
Can't turn you loose, no, no
Unable to give up something cherished and desired
Cause I need all the joy you bring
Acknowledging the happiness and positivity that the person brings into their life
Hey, I can't let you go with nobody
Asserting possessiveness and unwillingness to share the person
Gonna give you everything you want
Determined to provide everything the person desires
'Cause I gotta, gotta keep on holdin' on, holdin' on
Motivated to persist in holding on to the person and the relationship
Can't let you go away no no, away, no no
Refusing to let go of the person and allow them to leave
Oh, you'll be the only girl, you'll be the only girl
Promising the person exclusivity in the relationship
(I can't, I can't turn you)
Admitting that they cannot let go of the person
(I can't turn you)
Repeating the inability to turn away from the person and their love
(Love)
Reiterating the deep affection and attachment to the person
Holdin' on, holdin' on
Persisting in maintaining the relationship
Holdin' on, holdin' on
Continuing to hold on and never letting go
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANGUS STUART, LUKE DUBBER, OTIS REDDING, HARLEY STRETEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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To keep on holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on, holdin' on
To keep on holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on, holdin' on
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
(Love...love...love)
Holdin' on, holdin' on
You loose, no, no
Can't turn you loose, no, no
Cause I need all the joy you bring
Hey, I can't let you go with nobody
Cause I love you, baby, yes I do
(Yes I do)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
No no, yes I do (yes I do)
Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
Gonna give you everything you want
Cause I gotta, gotta keep on holdin' on, holdin' on
I can't, I can't turn you
Can't let you go away no no, away, no no
Oh, you'll be the only girl, you'll be the only girl
Holdin' on
I can't, I can't, I can't turn you
Can't let you get away no no, away, no no
I can't turn you
@AM-vk2yq
So many fucking memories man. Thats what i love about music. You usually have different songs that represent different times in your life. Music has the power to take you back in time and feel what you felt during that period of your life. Its fucking amazing
@leeroybrown2888
Imagine what you'd be saying now...
@wsdraper
@@leeroybrown2888 or even NOW
@wsdraper
Yeah for the good and the bad
@AthaliaMiller
YESSS I thought I was the only one that felt that way
@mr.roulette7537
Yes
@Aidas63
This song reminds me of better days. Warm summer. Carelessly partying, having great time. And not stressing out bout anythin
@laneatkinson6441
Anyone get an irresistible urge to dance whenever listening to this?
@O0pium_
hell yeah
@samirm
every. damn. time.