Holding On
Good Riddance Lyrics


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I've thought it through & I think you're right
And you're not missing much
There's something pure
That you can't hold against a simple touch

So many choices and the pressure
We all bring to bear
Your strength works miracles
And touches those who try to care

I believe in you
And I hope you see it through
Your resolve is inspiration in my life
It takes a lot now

So few who feel the same
When it means enough
Not to give it away now
Finding it hard

Not to think in terms of yesterday
Finding it strange
That somebody else could feel that way
It must be hard sometimes

To stand behind your chastity
And I wish that I could be the one




But it's not me I'll never set you free
Hold on because you've got a lot to believe in

Overall Meaning

In "Holding On," Good Riddance expresses their admiration for a person who holds true to their values, specifically chastity. The song acknowledges that it can be difficult to hold steadfast in one's beliefs, especially when others may see it as outdated or out of touch. The lyrics recognize the pressure that society places on individuals to conform, and commend those who remain true to themselves despite these pressures.


The singer of the song believes in the person they are addressing and encourages them to hold on to their resolve. They see this person as an inspiration and recognize the strength it takes to stand up for what they believe in. The lyrics suggest that it is not easy to be different from the norm, but that it is admirable and that the person they are addressing has a lot to believe in.


Overall, "Holding On" is a song that celebrates individuality and the courage it takes to stand up for what one believes in, even when it goes against societal norms.


Line by Line Meaning

I've thought it through & I think you're right
After analyzing, I concur with your thoughts and opinions


And you're not missing much
You're not losing out on anything significant


There's something pure That you can't hold against a simple touch
There's a genuineness factor that can't be diminished by mere touch


So many choices and the pressure We all bring to bear
We're bombarded by numerous decisions and expectations to carry out


Your strength works miracles And touches those who try to care
Your resilience has a remarkable influence on people who aspire to be empathetic


I believe in you And I hope you see it through Your resolve is inspiration in my life It takes a lot now
I have faith in you and hope you persist, your determination is inspiring but requires a lot of courage


So few who feel the same When it means enough Not to give it away now
Only a handful of people empathize when it matters, so don't lose hope now


Finding it hard Not to think in terms of yesterday Finding it strange That somebody else could feel that way
It's difficult to stop reflecting on the past, and it's astounding that someone else perceives it the same way


It must be hard sometimes To stand behind your chastity And I wish that I could be the one But it's not me I'll never set you free
Preserving your purity can be challenging at times, and I desire to be with you but understand it's not possible


Hold on because you've got a lot to believe in
Continue persevering as you have a lot to have faith in




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JEROMY DEIBLER

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honeymoonn

I've thought it through & I think you're right
And you're not missing much
There's something pure
That you can't hold against a simple touch

So many choices and the pressure
We all bring to bear
Your strength works miracles
And touches those who try to care

I believe in you
And I hope you see it through
Your resolve is inspiration in my life
It takes a lot now

So few who feel the same
When it means enough
Not to give it away now
Finding it hard

Not to think in terms of yesterday
Finding it strange
That somebody else could feel that way
It must be hard sometimes

To stand behind your chastity
And I wish that I could be the one
But it's not me I'll never set you free
Hold on because you've got a lot to believe in

Mark Guillot

awesome

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