Just Hold On
James Major Lyrics
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So you could see
The things no one can see
Feels like you′re standing on the edge
Looking at the stars
And wishing you were them
What do you do when a chapter ends?
Where do you go when your story's done?
You can be who you were or who you′ll become
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh, if it all goes wrong
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh, darling just hold on
The sun goes down and it comes back up
The world it turns no matter what
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh, if it all goes wrong
Darling, just hold on
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh, darling, just hold on
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh
It's not over 'til it′s all been said
It′s not over 'til your dying breath
So what do you want them to say when you′re gone?
That you gave up or that you kept going on?
What do you do when a chapter ends?
Do you close the book and never read it again?
Where do you go when your story's done?
You can be who you were or who you′ll become
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh, if it all goes wrong
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh, darling just hold on
The sun goes down and it comes back up
The world it turns no matter what
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh, if it all goes wrong
Darling, just hold on
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh
Darling, just hold on
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh
If it all goes wrong
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh
Darling just hold on
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh
If it all goes wrong, darling just hold on
The lyrics of James Major's song, "Just Hold On," express the theme of hope and perseverance, and how in the face of adversity, one should not give up or lose hope. The song starts with the singer wishing for a time machine to see the unknown things in life. However, he continues to sing about how sometimes things don't go as planned, and when a chapter in life ends, it's up to an individual to either quit or keep moving forward. The chorus provides the key message of the song: "If it all goes wrong, darling, just hold on." The lyricist is advising the audience to never lose hope or faith that things can always get better.
The lyrics of "Just Hold On" also suggest that the world keeps turning, no matter what happens. The listener should reflect on the fact that life goes on, and it's essential to ensure that the efforts and actions an individual takes count for something. The song's central question is simple but profound: "What do you want them to say when you're gone? That you gave up or that you kept going on?" The message is crystal clear that giving up is never the answer to any of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish that you could build a time machine
I wish I could go back in time to see things that no longer exist.
So you could see
In order for me to understand certain things that have happened, I wish I could see them for myself.
The things no one can see
There are certain aspects of life that are invisible to the naked eye, and I want to witness them.
Feels like you're standing on the edge
I feel like I'm on the brink of something, but I'm not sure what it is.
Looking at the stars
I'm looking up at the sky and contemplating the mysteries of the universe.
And wishing you were them
I wish I could be like the stars and shine brightly, but sometimes I feel insignificant in comparison.
What do you do when a chapter ends?
When one chapter of your life comes to a close, what do you do next?
Do you close the book and never read it again?
Do you try to forget about what happened and move on, or do you go back and try to learn from it?
Where do you go when your story's done?
When your life story is finished, where do you go from there?
You can be who you were or who you'll become
You have the choice to either hold onto your past self or move forward and become someone new.
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh, if it all goes wrong
When everything falls apart and goes wrong.
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh, darling just hold on
Don't give up, hold on and keep moving forward.
The sun goes down and it comes back up
Even when things seem dark and hopeless, the sun will rise again.
The world it turns no matter what
Life moves on and the world continues to turn, no matter what happens.
It's not over 'til it's all been said
Your life story isn't complete until everything has been said and done.
It's not over 'til your dying breath
Your life story isn't over until you take your final breath.
So what do you want them to say when you're gone?
What legacy do you want to leave behind when you're no longer here?
That you gave up or that you kept going on?
Will people remember you as someone who gave up or as someone who persevered and kept moving forward?
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh, darling just hold on
No matter what happens, don't lose hope and keep moving forward.
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh oh
Instrumental
Darling, just hold on
Keep pushing forward and don't lose hope.
If it all goes wrong
Even when everything falls apart.
If it all goes wrong, darling just hold on
No matter how bad things get, don't give up and hold on to hope.
Writer(s): Eric Rosse, Louis William Tomlinson, Steve Aoki, Sasha Yatchenko, Nolan Lambroza
Contributed by Jeremiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.