Holding On
Gregory Porter Kem Lyrics
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I thought that it would be easier than this
I thought my heart had grown colder
But the warmth of your kiss, I can't dismiss
Though my past has left me bruised
I ain't hiding from the truth
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Holding on
Holding on
I've seen times that were harder
I remember the taste of bitterness
Won't you help me, my father?
Help me fall in the love that I have missed
Though my past has left me bruised
I ain't hiding from the truth
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Holding on (holding on girl, I'm holding)
Holding on (holding on, yeah)
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Holding on (holding on)
Holding on (holding (on, girl)
It keeps holding on (hey)
Holding on (you better believe I'm holding)
Holding on (hey girl, ooo baby)
Holding on (I'm holding on)
Holding on
Holding on (holding on, holding on, you better believe I'm holding)
Holding on (you ooo ooo, I'm holding on girl)
Holding on
The lyrics of Kem's song "Holding On" is a story of a person who finds it difficult to love after experiencing hurt and betrayal in the past. The weight of love is on his shoulders, and he thought that it would be easier to let go of the pain he had experienced. However, the warmth of a kiss makes it difficult to dismiss the love that he feels. He wishes to fall in love again but is hesitant because of his past experiences. He is not hiding from the truth, but the truth makes it impossible for him to lie beside the person he loves.
The singer of the song is struggling with his emotions, and he is trying to hold on to the love that he feels despite the pain of his past. He has tried to fake it and make it work, but in reality, he cannot break free from the love that is holding him. The song's chorus emphasizes the resilience of love as it continues to hold on and hold strong despite his efforts to break free from it. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer reaffirming the fact that he is holding on to the love that he feels.
Line by Line Meaning
Weight of love on my shoulders
The weight of my love for you is a heavy burden that I bear
I thought that it would be easier than this
I thought loving you would be simple, but it's actually challenging
I thought my heart had grown colder
I believed that I had become immune to love and its challenges
But the warmth of your kiss, I can't dismiss
Your affection towards me is a force that I can't ignore
Though my past has left me bruised
My failed past relationships have left me emotionally wounded
I ain't hiding from the truth
I'm not afraid of the reality of the difficulties I face in this relationship
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you
The truth of my emotional struggles prevents me from being completely honest with you
But it's holding on
My love for you persists
And it's holding strong
My love for you is resilient
Even though I tried to make it
Despite my efforts to let go of my love for you, it persists
Played the part, but I can't fake it
I thought I could pretend like I wasn't in love with you, but I can't deceive myself or you
It keeps holding on
My love for you remains steadfast
Even though I tried to break it
Despite my attempts to unravel my love for you, it persists
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
I'm unable to shake off my love for you
I've seen times that were harder
I've gone through difficult times, but my love for you is still a challenge
I remember the taste of bitterness
I recall the bitterness of my past relationships and how it still affects me
Won't you help me, my father?
Can you please help me overcome my emotional baggage and find love?
Help me fall in the love that I have missed
Assist me in finding the love and connection that I've been missing in my life
Holding on (holding on girl, I'm holding)
My love for you perseveres, I'm holding on tightly
Holding on (holding on, yeah)
My love for you holds strong
Holding on (you better believe I'm holding)
My love for you is unbreakable
Holding on (hey girl, ooo baby)
I'm persisting in my love for you, my dear
Holding on (I'm holding on)
My love for you is steadfast and enduring
Holding on (holding on, holding on, you better believe I'm holding)
My love for you is unwavering
Holding on (you ooo ooo, I'm holding on girl)
My love for you remains intact, my beloved
Holding on
My love for you endures
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREGORY PORTER, JAMES JOHN NAPIER, HOWARD JOHN LAWRENCE, GUY WILLIAM LAWRENCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Pete_Partak
Weight of love on my shoulders
I thought that it would be easier than this
I thought my heart had grown colder
But the warmth of your kiss, I can't dismiss
Though my past has left me bruised
I ain't hiding from the truth
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
I've seen times that were harder
I remember the taste of bitterness
Won't you help me, my father?
Help me fall in the love that I have missed
Though my past has left me bruised
I ain't hiding from the truth
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Whoa
Whoa
Holding on
Holding on
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Holding on
Holding on
It keeps holding on
It keeps holding on
It keeps holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
@tevieswright1481
Nothing But some relaxing music for THE 2023🦾🦾🦾
@bernardwhipple6844
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@elleanderson563
Grown folks’ business 💙🦋🎶🙏🏾 I can listen to this song all day.
@sandrae4494
Gregory Porter has the voice of an angel ❤. And Kem is in a league of his own ❤
@toniiedward3398
THANK YOU GREGORY AND KEM FOR THAT BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING, AWESOME SONG.
10/28/22.
@katherinewhite6408
Oh, my!
This song reminds me of my past life... especially Kem(facial
resemblance of my annoying 🙄 Xx).
Lol.
Love this video and song...mwah.
@priscillabaylor791
2023
@BLACKSENSUALITY
Love this combination of Gregory & Kem. Two rich, beautiful soulful voices on smooth. This is the jam.
@ItsMissChas5
Yes... Its my new fave!
@iamkj6417
kem probably helped write it. my energy tells me so. he's not in tje visual for no reason....i write music