Holding On
Gary Brooker Lyrics

Don't you worry if you find me blue
If I'm feeling sad, it's not your fault and there's nothing you can do about it.

There's not a single thing that you can do
You shouldn't blame yourself for my sadness, because there's nothing you can do to fix it.

I'm just thinking of the days I had with Mama
I'm reminiscing about the past and thinking about my childhood memories with my mother.

Don't you worry 'bout the goodnight kiss
You don't need to worry about showing me affection or giving me kisses before bed.

I won't remember all the nights you missed
It's okay if you weren't always there to tuck me in at night, I won't hold it against you.

I couldn't go back through it all again, Mama
I don't think I could handle reliving all of the memories from my childhood and adolescence.

Well as a boy I liked to fool around
As a child, I enjoyed being silly and having fun.

I never had my feet down on the ground
I was often carefree and didn't take things too seriously as a child.

But I loved my Mama, I loved my Papa, I loved my sister and my little baby brother
Even though I liked to play and be silly, I still loved and cared for my family.

I was quite a good boy at school
I had good behavior and was a well-behaved student.

I had my fun but I was nobody's fool
I enjoyed myself but I wasn't easily deceived or taken advantage of by others.

Yes, I had some good times, I had some bad times
I experienced both positive and negative events in my life.

What's it matter when you've got somewhere to run for
Even when things aren't perfect, having a safe place to go to makes it all better.

Home loving costs you nothing
Loving and caring for your family doesn't require any monetary cost.

Home loving saves you suffering
Caring for and loving your family can prevent hurt and pain in the long run.

Don't you worry 'bout the things you said
Don't worry about saying the wrong thing or hurting my feelings, it's in the past.

Have no regrets about the life you lead
Live your life with no regrets and move forward with positivity.

Don't be concerned about the tears I shed, Mama
If I'm crying, it's not your fault and you shouldn't worry about it.

I can live here with a broken heart
I'm strong enough to keep going even when my heart is hurting.

Don't be upset 'cos we've been apart
Don't be sad because we've spent time apart, what's important is the time we spend together now.

I can forgive if you forget the past, Mama
If we both move on from the past and focus on the future, I am capable of forgiving you for any mistakes.

Now I'm having fun with all my friends
I'm enjoying spending time with my friends and having fun.

I bring them home and you are there again
Even though I'm spending time with friends, I still feel the presence and love of my family at home.

Yes, I love my Mama, love my Papa, I love my sister and my big bad brother
I have love for and appreciate all members of my family.

Now I'm a man and I know what went wrong
I have grown up and become aware of past mistakes and problems.

We learnt our lesson and it's in this song, we need home loving
Through the ups and downs of life, we've come to realize the importance of loving and caring for family and this message is conveyed in this song.

Home loving it must mean something
The love and care we give to our family is significant and meaningful.

To share your fun with your own sweet brethren
It's important to have fun and good times with your own family members.

Don't you worry if you find me crying
If I'm upset, it's not your fault and you shouldn't worry about it.

Don't be upset about how much you're trying
You shouldn't be upset if your efforts to help me feel better aren't working.

So I'll admit my love for someone else now, Mama
I'm in love with someone other than my family, but that doesn't mean I love them any less.

I've got some home loving
Even though I'm in love with someone else, I still have love and admiration for my family.