Barlow is one of Britain's most successful songwriters, having written fourteen Number 1 singles and twenty four top 10 hits. He has had three Number 1 singles, six top 10 singles and two Number 1 albums as a solo artist, and has had seventeen top 5 hits, twelve Number 1 singles and seven Number 1 albums with Take That. He is also a six-time recipient of the Ivor Novello Award and has sold over 50 million records worldwide. He was appointed an OBE in 2012 for services to music and charity.
Barlow's solo career was predicted to be very successful, being described as 'the next George Michael'. His first two solo singles "Forever Love" (released July 1996) and "Love Won't Wait" (composed by Madonna and Shep Pettibone) both leapt to the number one spot in his home country. "Forever Love" was also used as the soundtrack to the film The Leading Man. His debut album "Open Road" reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart and went on to sell 2 million copies worldwide. Barlow's first single to be released in the United States as a solo artist was "So Help Me Girl", which reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. He then achieved another top ten hit in the UK with "Open Road" peaking at number 7 and number 8 in the Netherlands with "Are You Ready Now".
After the success of his first solo album he released his second LP "Twelve Months, Eleven Days" in 1999. Barlow released "Stronger" as the lead single preceding the album. However, due to an expected backlash against Barlow, it received minimal support and airplay and only peaked at number 16. The second single "For All That You Want" again was subjected to minimal radio play and peaked at number 24, however it peaked just outside the top 5 in Finland. "Twelve Months, Eleven Days" was released soon after the first single to little promotion and peaked at a disappointing number 35, which led to Sony recalling Barlow's 'greatest' song according to critics, the scheduled third single from his second album "Lie to Me". This resulted in both Barlow and BMG parting company. To date Barlow has sold 5 million records worldwide as a solo artist.
On September 2013, Barlow announced via his Twitter account that he would be releasing his first full-length solo album in 14 years, on 25 November 2013. Barlow encouraged his followers and fans to tweet #GBSOLO to reveal the album artwork and title, with their profile pictures being used to create a collage of the album cover. On 4 October 2013, Barlow revealed his new album would be called "Since I Saw You Last", and would be preceded by his first single from the LP, titled "Let Me Go", released worldwide on 17 November 2013. He also announced that he would be touring the album in April 2014, playing some of the biggest arenas in the UK.
Hang On In There Baby
Gary Barlow Lyrics
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A kiss so warm and tender
I can't wait 'til we've reached
That sweet moment of surrender
We'll hear the thunder roar
Feel the lightening strike
At a point we both decided to meet
Hang on in there baby
Hang on in there darling
I'm gonna give you more
Than you ever dreamed possible
Don't be afraid
Sweet virgin of the world
We can't help but make it
Because there's true love between us girl
So let us touch that cloud
Every girl dreams of
Oh we're almost there darling
We're truly making love
Hang on in there baby
Please don't let me down
Please don't destroy this new joy we've found
What's that now baby
What's that you say
Something eating at you
And it's about to get away
Don't fight it baby open up the door
'Cause that's the key to freedom
That we've both been working for
Let it go baby, let it go honey
Oh right there, right there
Baby don't you move it anywhere
Go baby, let it go honey
Oh right there, baby don't you move it
Don't you dare
Hang on in there bay
Hang on in there doll
I'm gonna give you more
Than you ever dreamed possible
The lyrics of Gary Barlow's song "Hang On In There Baby" describe a moment of intense passion and intimacy between two individuals who have a profound love for each other. The opening lines convey a feeling of tenderness and comfort as the singer refers to a previous act of physical and emotional closeness. The anticipation of their next intimate moment is what drives the rest of the song, with the lyrics describing a sense of urgency and desire to reach the pinnacle of their passion. This is reinforced through imagery such as "thunder roar" and "lightening strike."
The singer encourages the other person to hold on and not give up, conveying a sense of determination and commitment to the relationship. The use of the word "baby" throughout the song suggests a familiarity and closeness between the two individuals, further emphasizing the importance of the relationship. The singer reassures their partner that they will provide them with more pleasure than they could ever imagine, and urges them not to be afraid to let go and reach the pinnacle of their love.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hang On In There Baby" celebrate the power of love and the importance of intimacy and closeness in relationships. The song emphasizes the idea that true love can overcome any obstacles and that the greatest pleasure is often achieved through vulnerability and surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that we've caressed
Since we have shared intimate moments
A kiss so warm and tender
We've kissed affectionately
I can't wait 'til we've reached
I am looking forward to experiencing
That sweet moment of surrender
A moment of vulnerability and intimacy
We'll hear the thunder roar
The intense emotions will be audible
Feel the lightening strike
The passion will be electrifying
At a point we both decided to meet
We arranged to come together
The same time tonight
At this present moment
Hang on in there baby
Endure the challenges and hold on
Hang on in there darling
Endure the challenges and hold on
I'm gonna give you more
I intend to surpass your expectations
Than you ever dreamed possible
More than you have imagined
Don't be afraid
Do not fear
Sweet virgin of the world
An endearing term for an inexperienced person
We can't help but make it
It's inevitable we'll be successful
Because there's true love between us girl
Our bond is strengthened by genuine affection
So let us touch that cloud
Let's aim for the highest peak
Every girl dreams of
A common desire for women
Oh we're almost there darling
We're very close now
We're truly making love
We're experiencing genuine intimacy
Please don't let me down
Do not disappoint me
Please don't destroy this new joy we've found
Do not ruin our newfound happiness
What's that now baby
What's wrong now
What's that you say
What are you trying to express
Something eating at you
Something troubling you
And it's about to get away
And it's almost out of your grasp
Don't fight it baby open up the door
Do not resist, be open to new possibilities
'Cause that's the key to freedom
Because it's the path to liberation
That we've both been working for
Our mutual objective
Let it go baby, let it go honey
Release your inhibitions
Oh right there, right there
In that exact position
Baby don't you move it anywhere
Do not change the position
Go baby, let it go honey
Free yourself of any constraints
Oh right there, baby don't you move it
In that exact spot, do not change it
Don't you dare
Do not even think of changing it
Hang on in there bay
Endure the challenges and hold on
Hang on in there doll
Endure the challenges and hold on
I'm gonna give you more
I intend to surpass your expectations
Than you ever dreamed possible
More than you have imagined
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@ivyc3500
One of my all time favorite songs. Sorry guys Nobody can sing that song like Johnny Bristol.
@CMH4U
I love this song ! Johnny Bristol would be proud !
@rebeccar80s
Dear Gary, please make official video for this song, can't hardly wait
@margaretmcnear3007
Listen to this song as much as possible !! Love Rosie and Gary and how the song starts out so soft and sexy!! ❤❤❤❤❤
@Johnboldy
Love this duet. Actually his alone performance too.. Still brilliant..
@eq9852
Never bored of this piece..
@StarclassicMaple82
oh, thank you so much Gary for uploading this video!!!!! I have been waiting for this video so long, to watch it again. I love it!
@navdeep2020
from this album, i came to know about GARY BARLOW, and what an album this was all songs were great, all i can say now is whatever the adulation he got he deserves more.
@a.b.7745
What a hymn! Fantastic Gary!
@snj6669
I loved this song...xxx