Hanging On
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics


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I've had a bad day
And nothing ever seems to go my way
I've got a heartache
Don't wanna think about it

And every time I try to smile, I cry
So I'll just hide my face
Get out of my way
Don't wanna talk about it

And I'll be fine
I just need some time

I'm hanging on today
And nothing's gonna stop me anyway
I'm holding on, I'm strong
I'm the only one who can make it change

I don't wanna fight, I've gotta live my life
I'm gonna make it alright
I'm hanging on
And nothing's gonna stop me anyway

I went the wrong way
But I'm not lost, it's a good mistake
I saw the day break
I'm gonna shout about it

Oh, and every time I turn around
I find that I'm alone again
I've had a bad day
I'm gonna laugh about it

And I'll be fine
I'm gonna be alright

I'm hanging on today
And nothing's gonna stop me anyway
I'm holding on, I'm strong
I'm the only one who can make it change

I don't wanna fight, I've gotta live my life
I'm gonna make it alright
I'm hanging on
And nothing's gonna stop me, nothing's gonna stop me

When I get lonely, I feel like I'm floating
Nothing is real, I'm above it all
I'm above it, I'm above it all

I'm hanging on today
And nothing's gonna stop me anyway
I'm holding on, I'm strong
I'm the only one who can make it change

I don't wanna fight, I've gotta live my life
I'm gonna make it alright
I'm hanging on
And nothing's gonna stop me anyway





I've had a bad day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hanging On" convey the emotions of someone who has had a tough day and is trying to push through it. The singer seems overwhelmed and defeated but is determined to persevere nevertheless. The first verse describes the singer's bad day and heartache, emphasizing that nothing seems to be going their way. They express feeling like crying every time they try to smile, hiding their face, and not wanting to talk about it. However, the singer still believes that they will be fine eventually and just need some time to cope and heal.


The second verse starts with a realization that the singer made a mistake but that it was a valuable experience. They saw the day break and want to shout about it, potentially indicating a shift in their mindset from feeling defeated to feeling grateful for the little things. Furthermore, the lyrics mention feeling alone again, emphasizing that this is not the first time the singer has felt this way. However, instead of dwelling on it, they plan to laugh about it and move on. In the chorus, the singer declares that they are hanging on and won't let anything stop them. They are holding on, strong, and the only one who can make the necessary changes to improve their situation.


Overall, the song celebrates resilience and the power of the human spirit to overcome obstacles. It encourages listeners not to give up on themselves even when they are facing difficult moments. Rather, it encourages them to hold on and stay strong because they are capable of making positive changes in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I've had a bad day
I've had a rough day, where things didn't go as planned or as I wanted.


And nothing ever seems to go my way
I feel like I'm constantly facing obstacles and challenges, and nothing seems to work out.


I've got a heartache
I'm feeling emotional pain, possibly from a recent experience or situation.


Don't wanna think about it
I don't want to dwell on my negative feelings and thoughts.


And every time I try to smile, I cry
Even when I try to put on a brave face, my emotions get the best of me, and I end up crying.


So I'll just hide my face
I'll try to keep my emotions in check by concealing them from others.


Get out of my way
I need space and time to deal with my emotions and thoughts.


Don't wanna talk about it
I don't want to discuss or share my problems with others at this time.


And I'll be fine
I believe I'll recover and overcome this difficult period eventually.


I just need some time
I require a period of solitude and reflection to heal and recover.


I'm hanging on today
I'm persevering and holding out, despite my current struggles and difficulties.


And nothing's gonna stop me anyway
I won't let my challenges or negative circumstances defeat me or hold me back.


I'm holding on, I'm strong
I'm tough and resilient, and I'm not giving up.


I'm the only one who can make it change
I'm in control of my life and my future, and only I can turn things around.


I don't wanna fight, I've gotta live my life
I don't want to engage in conflict or drama, as I'm focused on progressing and living my life positively.


I'm gonna make it alright
I'm determined to achieve success and happiness, despite my current challenges.


I went the wrong way
I made a mistake or a poor decision in my recent past.


But I'm not lost, it's a good mistake
While my decision might not have been ideal, I still have direction and purpose in life, and I can learn from my mistake.


I saw the day break
I'm optimistic about the future and the new opportunities that are arising.


I'm gonna shout about it
I'm going to express my joy and excitement about my progress and accomplishments.


And every time I turn around
Whenever I look for support or guidance, I end up feeling isolated and alone.


I find that I'm alone again
I often feel lonely and unsupported, even when surrounded by others.


I'm gonna laugh about it
I'm going to find humor and positivity in my tough experiences and challenges.


I'm gonna be alright
I'll eventually overcome my challenges and emerge stronger and more resilient.


When I get lonely, I feel like I'm floating
In moments of loneliness, I dissociate from reality and feel detached from my surroundings and experiences.


Nothing is real, I'm above it all
I feel disconnected from reality and distant from the problems and issues that plague me.


I'm above it, I'm above it all
I'm mentally and emotionally strong enough to handle any obstacle or challenge, as I have control over my life.




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