His debut single “Angelina” reached #8 on Canadian country music charts. In subsequent years, "Goldmine", “No Trespassing”, “Mustang Heart”, “I Give You My Word”, “What's Holding Me” and “Breakfast Alone” would also become top 10 singles and signature songs.
Awards include the Canadian Country Music Awards 'Male Vocalist Of The Year' (3 times) and the Juno Awards 'Country Male Vocalist Of The Year' (3 times). George acted as host of the CCMA Awards television show from 1991 to 1994. In 1995, his home town of Cochrane named a new street "George Fox Trail" in his honor.
What's Holding Me
George Fox Lyrics
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I guess the good times mean more to me
'I forgive you', are the words you want me to say
And mean them but right now I can't even say, I'll stay
What's holding me
Ain't what's been holding you
I don't wanna know his name
There's no reason or real excuse
The truth hurts more
Than all the lies I've held you through
Don't know what's holding me
Now that he's been holding you
I don't know where we go from here
To forget this I swear might take me years
Forever was a word I used to say and mean it
But now I say lets take it day by day
What's holding me
Ain't what's been holding you
I don't wanna know his name
You can't explain
There's no reason or real excuse
The truth hurts more
Than all the lies I've held you through
Don't know what's holding me
Now that he's been holding you
Well, if love has died
Then why can't I
Just say goodbye
The truth hurts more
Than all the lies I've held you through
Don't know what's holding me
Now that he's been holding you
The lyrics to George Fox's song, "What's Holding Me," describe the internal struggle of someone who is in a relationship that has been shattered by infidelity. The singer feels conflicted and uncertain about their future with their partner, as they contemplate leaving but find themselves unable to do so. The singer acknowledges that the good times they've shared with their partner make it difficult to let go, but they also struggle with the idea of forgiving their partner for what they've done.
The chorus, "What's holding me, ain't what's been holding you," highlights the unfairness of the situation - the partner who cheated may have found something new and exciting, but the singer is left grappling with their own emotions and trying to figure out their next steps. The singer also makes it clear that they do not want to know the name of the other person involved, as there is no justification for the betrayal.
The line, "The truth hurts more than all the lies I've held you through," acknowledges the difficulties of remaining in the relationship, but also the pain that would come with ending it. By the end of the song, the singer is left questioning whether they should stay or go, and what love really means when faced with such a serious breach of trust.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I can't just leave
I am unsure why breaking up is difficult for me
I guess the good times mean more to me
Perhaps I value the happy moments we shared
'I forgive you', are the words you want me to say
You want me to verbally express my forgiveness
And mean them but right now I can't even say, I'll stay
However, at the moment, I cannot promise that I will remain with you
What's holding me
What is the reason behind my hesitation?
Ain't what's been holding you
It is a different cause than what made you stray
I don't wanna know his name
I do not wish to learn about your partner's identity
You can't explain
Likewise, you cannot give me a reasonable explanation
There's no reason or real excuse
There is no justification for our present circumstance
The truth hurts more
Admitting the truth is more painful
Than all the lies I've held you through
Compared to the falsehoods I have relayed to you
Don't know what's holding me
I remain uncertain why I am unable to leave
Now that he's been holding you
Especially now that you have been with someone else
I don't know where we go from here
I am unsure about the future direction of our relationship
To forget this I swear might take me years
It may take me a long time to move on and forget this
Forever was a word I used to say and mean it
I used to mean it when I said we would be together forever
But now I say let's take it day by day
However, today, I suggest we take it slow and reevaluate things as they come
Well, if love has died
If our love has indeed perished
Then why can't I
Why am I struggling to move on?
Just say goodbye
Perhaps it is best to end things now
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NICK Osmond
This is the first country song I heard . While going through a really painful breakup in 94. This song got me into country music .
DAP1972
George Fox is the Alan Jackson of the Canadian Country singles charts of the 90's and 2000's. Very popular. This is the first time I ever heard this song, since country radio never plays this masterful ballad here in California. This sounds like an Alan Jackson song from the late 1990's.
JD Charlton
Totally relate to this song right now
battlehrfred
George is such a excellent canadian singer and songwriter!! he is surely underrated, ty for posting!! 100-100,,, BTW------ I heard a song sung by George a few days ago while i was driving and the announcer never said the name of the song or the singer grrrrrrr !! i recorded30 seconds of it!I am 100 percent sure it was george!! i hate when the radio station dont say whom is singing and the name of the song, i think the song is called"Better luck next time" its such a lovely song, but i cannot find it anywhere and it is George. i know his voice! im hoping someone can help me with the right name of this lovely song!! ty for your input
George Fox
I believe the song you are referring to is called 'Better Love Next Time' from Mustang Heart Album. Thank you for your comment and for more information on George check out his website and Facebook pages.
battlehrfred
o ok yes thank you for your response, ty found it finally!!! excellent @George Fox