Holdin' On
Flume Feat. Freddie Gibbs Lyrics

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To keep on holdin' on, holdin' on
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

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)

Overall Meaning

The song "Holdin On" speaks about the desire to hold on to a loved one and not let them go. The repeated phrase "holdin on" reinforces this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of not giving up on love. The use of the phrase "hip-shaking mama" adds a playful and affectionate tone to the song, while the use of the word "gotta" in the lyrics implies urgency and desperation to keep the relationship intact. The repetition of the lines "No no, yes I do, oh hip-shaking mama, I love you," further emphasizes the singer's love and commitment to their partner.

Overall, the lyrics are a declaration of love and the determination to hold on to a relationship despite any challenges that may come their way. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of persistence and dedication to keep the love alive.

Line by Line Meaning

To keep on holdin' on, holdin' on
I need to continue holding on to something.

Holdin' on, holdin' on
Continuing to hold on.

No no, yes I do (yes I do)
I definitely love you.

Oh hip-shaking mama, I love you (I love)
My dear love, I am in love with you.

(Love)
Love.

You loose, no, no
You won't get away.

Can't turn you loose, no, no
I can't let you go.

Cause I need all the joy you bring
You bring me so much joy that I can't imagine life without you.

Hey, I can't let you go with nobody
I can't bear to see you with someone else.

Cause I love you, baby, yes I do
I love you, my baby.

(Yes I do)
Definitely.

Gonna give you everything you want
I want to provide you with everything you need.

'Cause I gotta, gotta keep on holdin' on, holdin' on
I must keep holding on.

(I can't, I can't turn you)
I can't let go of you.

Can't let you go away no no, away, no no
I can never let you go.

Oh, you'll be the only girl, you'll be the only girl
You are the only girl for me.

Can't let you get away no no, away, no no
I can't let you escape.

(I can't turn you)
I cannot let you go.

(I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't turn you)
I absolute cannot let you go.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANGUS STUART, LUKE DUBBER, OTIS REDDING, HARLEY STRETEN

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