Holdin' On
Jacques Greene Lyrics

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Holdin' on, holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on to something true, to what feels good to you
Gotta be strong, gotta be strong, gotta be strong
Don't let it get away from you, do whatcha gotta do
I know it gets hard sometimes to find a little piece of mind
You gotta stay focused, gotta stay strong all my people, hold on
To what you feel inside I know it hurts but don't cry
Life is gonna go on with or without you, hold on

Holdin' on, holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on to something true, to what feels good to you
Gotta be strong, gotta be strong, gotta be strong
Don't let it get away from you, do whatcha gotta do
Taking care of home and family is sometimes hard on your sanity
Thinkin', what about my fantasy? Will my dreams come true?
If I stay emotionless release myself from all the stress
Don't blame it all on you, to myself I'll be true
We traded our stability for all types of insecurities
Now tell me what's to become of me
If I let myself stress every time life throws me a test
Holdin' on, holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on to something true, to what feels good to you
Gotta be strong, gotta be strong, gotta be strong
Don't let it get away from you, do whatcha gotta do
Holdin' on, holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on to something true, to what feels good to you
Gotta be strong, gotta be strong, gotta be strong
Don't let it get away from you, do whatcha gotta do
We trade our stability for all types of insecurities
Now tell me what, what would become of me
If I let myself stress every time life throws me a test?
Holdin' on, holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on to something true, to what feels good to you
Gotta be strong, gotta be strong, gotta be strong
Don't let it get away from you, do whatcha gotta do
Holdin' on, holdin' on, holdin' on
Holdin' on to something true, to what feels good to you
Gotta be strong, gotta be strong, gotta be strong
Don't let it get away from you, do whatcha gotta do
You gotta have faith in that high power
Oh yeah in that almighty power
Lord Jesus, oh Lord
Do whatcha gotta do
Holdin' on, holdin' on, holdin' on

Holdin' on to something true, to what feels good to you
Gotta be strong, gotta be strong, gotta be strong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Holdin' On" by Jacques Greene are about the importance of perseverance and strength in tough times. The singer encourages listeners to hold onto what feels true and good to them, no matter how difficult it may be. The chorus repeats the phrase "holdin' on" to emphasize the importance of this concept.

The first verse acknowledges the challenges of finding peace of mind, but encourages listeners to stay focused and strong. It acknowledges that life will go on, whether or not one gives up. The second verse addresses the difficulty of balancing responsibilities with personal dreams and desires. The singer suggests releasing oneself from stress and being true to oneself to avoid blaming others for one's insecurities.

The bridge references the tradeoff between stability and security, implying that perhaps one cannot have both. The song ends with a call to have faith in a higher power and to do what needs to be done to hold on to what is important.

Overall, the message of the song is to not give up when things get tough, but to be strong and hold onto what is most valuable. The repetition of the phrase "holdin' on" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of this concept.

Line by Line Meaning

Holdin' on, holdin' on, holdin' on
Persisting, persevering, and continuing to hold on

Holdin' on to something true, to what feels good to you
Continuing to hold on to something that is genuine and brings happiness

Gotta be strong, gotta be strong, gotta be strong
Needing to remain resilient and fortified

Don't let it get away from you, do whatcha gotta do
Not allowing something to escape from grasp and doing what is necessary to hold on

I know it gets hard sometimes to find a little piece of mind
Acknowledging how challenging it can be to find a sense of calm and serenity

You gotta stay focused, gotta stay strong all my people, hold on
Encouraging others to remain attentive and strong in tough times

To what you feel inside I know it hurts but don't cry
Recognizing internal pain but advising against shedding tears

Life is gonna go on with or without you, hold on
Stating how life continues to move forward, urging to stay steadfast

Taking care of home and family is sometimes hard on your sanity
Admitting how caring for loved ones can impact mental health

Thinkin', what about my fantasy? Will my dreams come true?
Considering personal aspirations and questioning whether they will be fulfilled

If I stay emotionless release myself from all the stress
Suggesting that detaching from emotions can alleviate stress

Don't blame it all on you, to myself I'll be true
Taking responsibility for actions without placing all blame on oneself

We traded our stability for all types of insecurities
Pointing out how sacrifices can lead to uncertain situations

Now tell me what's to become of me
Questioning what one's future holds

If I let myself stress every time life throws me a test
Contemplating the repercussions of allowing stress to consume during difficult times

You gotta have faith in that high power
Encouraging belief in a higher power

Oh yeah in that almighty power
Expressing strong belief in a higher power

Lord Jesus, oh Lord
Reference to seeking guidance and help from Jesus

Do whatcha gotta do
Emphasizing doing what is necessary to persevere

Writer(s): Jacques Greene

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mhatthei

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