Gotta Hold On To This Feeling
Junior Walker and the All-Stars Lyrics
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Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
Gonna blow, blow, blow
Cause we love, love, love, ya now
The day without the shining sun
One look, one look and we feel like one
That's how easy we communicate
A sick match can make a fire begin
A simple kiss and I'm warm within man
No how it's got to find guarantee
And then your depends on me
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
You would surely see your name next to mine
To be sure we keep the love we got
Just keep them kisses comin' and
It be all right girl
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Your love, your love got a hold on me now girl
Don't change, don't change and turn cold on me man
No how it's got to find guarantee
Baby your depends on me now
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
You would surely see your name next to mine
To be sure we keep the love we got
Just keep them kisses comin' and
Give me your heart
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
I'm a holdin' on
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
You can let go if you want to baby
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
The song "Gotta Hold on to This Feeling" by Junior Walker and The All Stars is a love song about the importance of holding on to a relationship that is strong and fulfilling. The lyrics emphasize the need to maintain the love and connection between two people, even when faced with challenges or uncertainty. The chorus repeats the phrase "gotta hold on to this feeling" as a reminder that the love they share is worth fighting for.
The opening lines convey the notion that the absence of someone's love can make a day feel incomplete. The couple in the song easily communicate and understand each other. The line "A sick match can make a fire begin" suggests that even little things can spark a deep connection between two people. The singer emphasizes the importance of maintaining the love they have and keeping the relationship strong through kisses and affection.
The verse about signing a dotted line suggests a desire for commitment between the two people in the relationship. The singer wants to make sure that they keep the love they have and continue to build upon it. The song ends with a plea to hold on to the feeling they have and to not let go of what they have built together.
Overall, this song is about the power of love and the importance of maintaining a strong and fulfilling relationship. The repeated chorus emphasizes the need to hold on tight to the love they share.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta hold on to this feeling
We need to keep this strong emotion between us alive.
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
We have a special connection that we need to hold onto.
Gonna blow, blow, blow
We are going to live life to the fullest and express our love.
Cause we love, love, love, ya now
Our love for each other is strong and unbreakable.
The day without the shining sun
Without your love, life is incomplete and dark.
Is a day without your loving baby
When you are not around, life loses its meaning.
One look, one look and we feel like one
We share a deep connection that goes beyond words.
That's how easy we communicate
We understand each other intuitively and easily.
A sick match can make a fire begin
Our differences complement each other and create a spark between us.
A simple kiss and I'm warm within man
Your love can make me feel complete and content.
No how it's got to find guarantee
We need to make sure our love is secure and lasting.
And then your depends on me
We rely on each other to keep our love strong.
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
If our love were an agreement, we would be committed to each other.
You would surely see your name next to mine
Our love is so strong that it is evident to anyone who sees us together.
To be sure we keep the love we got
We need to take steps to ensure our love stays strong and enduring.
Just keep them kisses comin' and
We should never stop expressing our love through physical affection.
It be all right girl
As long as we have each other, everything will be alright.
Your love, your love got a hold on me now girl
Your love has a strong hold on my heart and emotions.
Don't change, don't change and turn cold on me man
Please don't let your feelings for me change and become less warm.
Give me your heart
Please continue to give me your love and affection.
I'm a holdin' on
I am committed to keeping our love strong.
You can let go if you want to baby
You have the freedom to choose whether to stay committed to our love or not.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HINTON JOE, JOE HINTON, JOHNNY WILLIAM BRISTOL, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER
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Rev. Mary Newbern-Williams
What a classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Junior Walker ruled the sax world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sheila Palmer
He was amazing
sunshine33rays
The most underrated saxophonist of all times in my eyes.
Richard Richard
Nutten wrong wit your eyes!! :)
Tanya Johnson
Junior Walker was without a doubt one of the greatest ever
Dineene OConnor
Back in the day when JR came on the radio, we would stop the car, turn up the radio, jump out of the car and dance in the street until the song was over. We just missed the cops a number of times. Love it!!!!
Deb Majors
Love Jr. Walker & the All Stars! My dad played the sax, so I have a special affinity for that sound, and Jr. Walker is one of the best! Love all of his songs, and this is one of my faves.
chris rochdale
Im white, British, in my 60s and this tune along with everything else Junior Walker recorded still gives me goosebumps. Thank you Black America for giving us Soul music, the greatest ever form of art.
Deborah Scott
You are very welcome. Thank you for being an intune connection across the pond.
Roots Rock
Muzic has no colour just SOUL ma brother! One love.