Gotta Hold On
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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[Shawn Wigs]
I know she gone, but I'm still holding on
Still smell the scent of her clothes, only God knows the pain
I cried til there's no tears left
Love my babies, we can't explain why she left
I'm all alone, feeling like my heart is blown
I do anything, just to see her come back home
But she chose not to hold on, and broke the bond
Left me with two babies like I'm Mr. Mom
But I'm handle what God gave me, cuz I'm a good man, and
Try to break me down, I'm strong and stay standing
Never imagine she gettin' down like that
Nine years in this together and you turning your back? Come on

[Chorus: Eamon]
(All we can do is) Hold on, yeah
(All we can do is hold on) That's what I'm do, yeah
(All we can do is) Hold on, yeah
(All we can do is) I'ma try to (Hold on) hey

[Shawn Wigs]
I can't believe you walked out of my life
Not saying I was perfect, babe, but I was willing to work it
I know the grass look greener, but you should of stayed beat
Let a good man go, so you can run free?
Could of held on, to these rough times, and made better ones
You left me when my music was down with no fun
Broke, I struggled so you made it through college
Cause I had street smarts, but you had knowledge
Longevity, suppose to be together forever
Now you say we growing apart? Whatever, whatever
So I'ma open the cage and set my butterfly free
Just hoping it ain't too late when you come on back to me

[Chorus]

[Eamon]
But I'ma try to, hold on, and be strong
Cause this time, you're so wrong
But I wait, and, I long
For you touch, but you're gone
All these tears, and all this pain
I'll never, never, feel the same
I keep control, I lift my soul
I sing my song, I hold on





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Gotta Hold On" by Ghostface Killah featuring Shawn Wigs and Eamon tell a story of heartbreak and longing. Wigs raps about his pain after his partner left him, leaving him alone to raise their two children. He describes how he smells her scent on her clothes and the pain he feels. Despite his heartache, he maintains that he's a good man and will do anything to see his partner come back home. He tries to hold on, but he acknowledges that she has chosen to let go and break the bond. Eamon chimes in, singing the chorus, with the message that all they can do is hold on and be strong.


The lyrics tell a relatable story of heartbreak and the struggle to move on. It's a song that many can identify with as love and loss are universal. The song's chorus is straightforward and encouraging, reminding listeners that even in the toughest of times, all they can do is hold on and be strong.


The song was included in Ghostface's album, "The Pretty Toney Album," released in 2004. Ghostface Killah, whose real name is Dennis Coles, is a hip-hop artist, producer, and member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Shawn Wigs is a rapper and producer, and Eamon is a soul and R&B artist. The song was produced by Ghostface Killah, RZA, and Mathematics.


Line by Line Meaning

I know she gone, but I'm still holding on
Even though my partner has left, I am still unable to let go of her and the memories she left behind.


Still smell the scent of her clothes, only God knows the pain
The scent of her clothes still linger and serves as a painful reminder of her absence.


I cried til there's no tears left
I have cried so much that all my tears have been exhausted.


Love my babies, we can't explain why she left
I love my children, but I cannot comprehend the reason behind their mother's departure.


I'm all alone, feeling like my heart is blown
I am currently alone and my heart feels like it has been shattered.


I do anything, just to see her come back home
I am willing to do anything in my power just to have her come back home.


But she chose not to hold on, and broke the bond
She made the decision to not hold on and ended the relationship that we had built.


Left me with two babies like I'm Mr. Mom
She left me to care for our two children on my own.


But I'm handle what God gave me, cuz I'm a good man, and
I am confident that I can handle the situation that God has given me because I am a good man.


Try to break me down, I'm strong and stay standing
Despite the difficulties I am facing, I remain strong and resilient.


Never imagine she gettin' down like that
I never imagined that my partner would behave in the way that she did.


Nine years in this together and you turning your back? Come on
We spent nine years together, and it is hard for me to comprehend why she would turn her back on me.


(All we can do is) Hold on, yeah
All we can do at this point is to hold on and not give up.


(All we can do is hold on) That's what I'm do, yeah
That is exactly what I am doing, holding on and not giving up.


(All we can do is) Hold on, yeah
Once again, all we can do is hold on and not give up.


(All we can do is) I'ma try to (Hold on) hey
I will try my best to hold on and not give up, despite the challenges that I may face.


I can't believe you walked out of my life
I am unable to comprehend that my partner has left me.


Not saying I was perfect, babe, but I was willing to work it
I know that I am not perfect, but I was willing to put in effort to make our relationship work.


I know the grass look greener, but you should of stayed beat
I understand that the grass may seem greener, but my partner should have stayed with me and worked through the difficulties.


Let a good man go, so you can run free?
Did she really have to let go of a good man, just to have her freedom?


Could of held on, to these rough times, and made better ones
We could have worked through these difficult times and eventually created a better future together.


You left me when my music was down with no fun
She left me during a time when there was no joy or happiness in my life.


Broke, I struggled so you made it through college
I struggled financially, but still managed to support her through college.


Cause I had street smarts, but you had knowledge
I had street smarts while my partner had academic knowledge.


Longevity, suppose to be together forever
We were supposed to be together forever, but that did not happen.


Now you say we growing apart? Whatever, whatever
She claims that we are growing apart, but I am indifferent to her opinions and feelings at this point.


So I'ma open the cage and set my butterfly free
I have decided to let her go and allow her to be free, like a butterfly out of its cage.


Just hoping it ain't too late when you come on back to me
I am hoping that it is not too late for her to come back to me and for us to start over.


But I'ma try to, hold on, and be strong
Despite everything that has happened, I will try my best to hold on and be strong.


Cause this time, you're so wrong
My partner is in the wrong for leaving me in this situation.


But I wait, and, I long
I am waiting and longing for her return.


For you touch, but you're gone
I want to feel her touch, but unfortunately she is no longer here.


All these tears, and all this pain
I am experiencing a lot of tears and pain due to her departure.


I'll never, never, feel the same
I know that my life will never be the same again.


I keep control, I lift my soul
I am determined to remain in control of my life and lift my soul despite the situation.


I sing my song, I hold on
I will continue to sing my song and hold on, no matter what happens.


(All we can do is) Hold on
Once again, all we can do is hold on and not give up.


(All we can do is) Hold on
Reiterating that all we can do is hold on and not give up.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE SAMPLE, WILL JENNINGS

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