Hold On
Good Charlotte Lyrics

This world
The world can be a difficult and harsh place to live.

This world is cold
The world can be indifferent and cruel to people.

But you don't
Despite the challenges, the singer encourages the listener to keep going.

You don't have to go
The song reaches out to people struggling and lets them know they don't have to face their hardships alone.

You're feeling sad, you're feeling lonely
The listener is feeling down and disconnected from others in the world around them.

And no one seems to care
The feelings of the listener are not being acknowledged or validated by the people around them.

You're mother's gone and your father hits you
The listener has experienced significant trauma and pain, likely within their family unit.

This pain you cannot bear
The emotional weight of their circumstances feels overwhelming and unbearable for the listener.

But we all bleed the same way as you do
Despite the differences in people's lives and experiences, we are all human and experience hardship.

And we all have the same things to go through
The struggles of life are universal and no one is exempt from them.

Hold on if you feel like letting go
The singer urges the listener to hold on and not give up, even when it feels like there is no hope.

Hold on, it gets better than you know
The listener is encouraged to trust that things will improve, even if they can't see it yet.

Your days
The listener's everyday life is not enjoyable or fulfilling.

You say they're way too long
The listener feels that their days drag on and are too taxing to bear.

And your nights
The listener struggles with finding peace and respite in their sleep.

You can't sleep at all
The listener is suffering from insomnia, likely due to the stress and anxiety they are feeling.

And you're not sure what you're waiting for
The listener is unsure what they are hoping for or what will make things better for them.

But you don't want to no more
The singer acknowledges that the listener is tired and feels hopeless, but encourages them to keep trying.

But we all bleed the same way as you do
The singer repeats this line to reinforce the idea that the listener is not alone in their struggles.

And we all have the same things to go through
The repetition of this line underscores the universality of human suffering.

Don't stop looking, you're one step closer
The singer encourages the listener to keep searching for answers and a way out of their hardship, as they are making progress.

Don't stop searching, it's not over
The listener is implored to keep working towards a better future for themselves, as there is still hope.

What are you looking for?
This is a rhetorical question meant to encourage the listener to reflect on what they want in life and what will make them happy.

What are you waiting for?
Another rhetorical question meant to inspire the listener to take action and pursue their goals.

Do you know what you're doing to me?
This line is not addressed to the listener, but rather someone who is causing the singer distress.

Go ahead
This is an expression of resigned acceptance; the singer does not believe they can change the situation they are in.

Hold on if you feel like letting go
The song returns to the core message of the chorus, encouraging the listener to persevere through hard times.

Hold on, it gets better than you know
This line is repeated one final time to leave the listener with a sense of hope and optimism for the future.

Hold on
The last line of the song is a final appeal to the listener to hold on and not give up, as things will improve.