Holding On
J. Moss Lyrics


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Sometimes it makes you wanna cry aloud
Sometimes it makes you wanna scream and shout
Sometimes you feel like it's unbearable
Sometimes the pain is so incredible (why)
Do I feel the way I feel being a christian and all (it's not suppose to be this way)
But who said that it was gonna be easy (nobody)
Do I have enough in me
[Chorus]
How do I feel like holding on
How do I feel
How do I feel like being strong
How do I feel
How do I feel like praying on
How do I feel
How do I feel like pressing on
And the answer is Jesus
My potion Jesus
My covering Jesus
My maker Jesus
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Sometimes it's someone that you really love
Sometimes they don't know that they've lost your trust
Sometimes your heart will last, can't stop beating (thump thump.thump)
Anybody ever felt like that (why)
Do I feel the way I do being a christian and all (it's not suppose to be this way)
But who said that the walk would be easy (nobody)
Do I have enough in me

[Chorus: x2]

And the answer is (Jesus)
My savior (Jesus)
The calm in the midst of the storm (Jesus)
My strength and my recourse (Jesus)
Everything I need, everything I am (Jesus)
The way, the truth and the light (Jesus)
Healed by his stripes (Jesus)
Deliverer to abundant life (Jesus)
You ought to call him for yourself (Jesus)
He's a way out of no way (Jesus)




When nothing else could help it's (Jesus)
When there's no one to talk to (Jesus)

Overall Meaning

In J. Moss's song Holding On, the artist expresses the struggles and doubts that Christians may encounter in their spiritual journey. The lyrics reflect on the various challenges that one may face, such as feeling unbearable pain, mistrusting loved ones, and lacking the strength to keep going. Moss acknowledges that being a Christian does not guarantee an easy path, and doubts may arise when the hardships get too much to bear. However, the song's chorus reaffirms the answer: Jesus. He is described as the potion, the covering, the maker, the savior, the calm in the midst of the storm, the strength and recourse, everything one needs, the truth and the light, the healer, the deliverer to abundant life, and the way out of no way. With these words, Moss reminds us that, no matter what we face, Jesus is the source of strength and comfort that we need to hold on, be strong, pray, and press on.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes it makes you wanna cry aloud
There are moments when the emotional pain feels too intense and we may want to express our feelings by crying out loudly


Sometimes it makes you wanna scream and shout
There are times when it feels like the only way to let our frustrations and anger out is by screaming and shouting


Sometimes you feel like it's unbearable
At times, the pain can seem overwhelming and unbearable to the point of feeling helpless


Sometimes the pain is so incredible (why)
The emotional suffering can be so intense that we may question why we have to face such challenges


Do I feel the way I feel being a christian and all (it's not suppose to be this way)
As a Christian, we may question why we are experiencing such struggles, as we might expect a different reality when following Jesus


But who said that it was gonna be easy (nobody)
Following Jesus doesn't guarantee an easy life, rather it can be full of challenges and difficulties


Do I have enough in me
We may doubt our own strength and wonder if we have what it takes to endure the struggles of life


How do I feel like holding on
At times, we may feel like giving up or letting go of our faith, and wonder how we can continue to hold on


How do I feel like being strong
There are moments when we may feel weak and incapable of being strong in the face of adversity


How do I feel like praying on
During challenging times, we may struggle to find the motivation and energy to pray


How do I feel like pressing on
There are times when it feels like pushing forward is impossible, but we must try to carry on despite the difficulties


And the answer is Jesus
The solution and comfort to all our struggles is found in Jesus


My potion Jesus
Jesus is the medicine that can soothe all of our emotional and spiritual ailments


My covering Jesus
Jesus provides the protection and shelter we need during difficult times


My maker Jesus
Jesus is our creator and has the power to guide us through any challenges we face


Sometimes it's someone that you really love
The pain that we experience can sometimes come from those we love the most


Sometimes they don't know that they've lost your trust
Losing trust is a hurtful experience and there are times when others are unaware that their actions may have caused it


Sometimes your heart will last, can't stop beating (thump thump.thump)
Even when dealing with emotional pain and heartbreak, our physical heart continues to beat and carry us forward


Anybody ever felt like that (why)
The pain and suffering can be a universal experience, leading many to question why life can be so difficult


The calm in the midst of the storm (Jesus)
Jesus can bring peace and calmness to the midst of chaos and turmoil


My strength and my recourse (Jesus)
Jesus can be our source of strength and provide us with a way out of our troubles


Everything I need, everything I am (Jesus)
Jesus is the provider and sustainer of all that we need in life, and he shapes our identities


The way, the truth and the light (Jesus)
Jesus is the path to follow, the source of truth, and the illuminator of our way forward


Healed by his stripes (Jesus)
Jesus can heal our emotional and spiritual wounds, as well as our physical ailments


Deliverer to abundant life (Jesus)
Jesus can deliver us from our struggles and lead us to a life full of joy, peace, and meaning


You ought to call him for yourself (Jesus)
We are encouraged to reach out to Jesus ourselves, in order to experience his comfort, strength, and guidance


He's a way out of no way (Jesus)
Jesus can provide a solution and a way out of even the most difficult and hopeless situations


When nothing else could help it's (Jesus)
When all other options have failed, Jesus remains a source of help, comfort, and hope


When there's no one to talk to (Jesus)
During moments of loneliness and despair, Jesus can be the one we turn to for support and understanding




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