Holding On
Kyle Lionhart Lyrics
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Let's say that you're all that I need
I'm sorry that I couldn't be
The items on your TV screen
A victim of the world's desires
But you couldn't get off your (?)
You're holding onto me when you want some (?)
The love we can make has slowly been breaking my back
You're holding onto me when you want some (?)
And I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
The fire we've been burning has only been hurting us both
But I'm scared to let go
And why did we pretend so long?
Could've hoped before it's gone
Time can make you heal nor burn
Leave you with a kiss or curse
Your words are cutting can't you tell?
And every bullet feels like hell
You're holding onto me when you want some (?)
And I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
The love we can make has slowly been breaking my back
You're holding onto me when you want some (?)
And I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
The fire we've been burning has only been hurting us both
But I'm scared to let go
'Cause we've been on the edge for far too long
Hanging by a thread trying to stay strong
You're holding onto me when you want some (?)
And I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
The love we can make has slowly been breaking my back
You're holding onto me when you want some (?)
And I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
The fire we've been burning has only been hurting us both
But I'm scared to let go
Scared to let go
In Kyle Lionhart's song "Holding On", he sings about the struggle of holding onto a relationship that has become toxic, despite knowing deep down that it is hurting both parties. He starts by imagining a scenario where it is just him and the person he's singing to, emphasizing that he wants to believe that they are all he needs. However, he apologizes for not being the version of himself that he thinks the other person wants, represented by the "items on your TV screen". He then acknowledges that they are both victims of the world's desires, but the other person holds onto him when they want something, even though it feels wrong. The love they share is slowly breaking Kyle's back and the fire they've been burning has only been hurting them both. Yet, he is scared to let go, and they stay on the edge for too long in hopes that things will get better.
The lyrics in "Holding On" portray a feeling of desperation and instability that comes with holding onto something that should be let go. It's a painful realization that the love they share cannot be sustained and is ultimately causing harm. The lyrics also highlight how the fear of losing someone can often lead to staying in a relationship that has run its course, even though the toxicity is evident.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's say that it's you and me
Let's assume that we are in a relationship
Let's say that you're all that I need
I need you in my life
I'm sorry that I couldn't be the items on your TV screen
I apologize for not meeting your unrealistic expectations
A victim of the world's desires
I am a victim of societal pressures and ideals
But you couldn't get off your (?)
But you couldn't stop focusing on these unrealistic and superficial desires
You're holding onto me when you want some (?)
You only hold onto me when you need something from me
And I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
I'm holding onto this toxic relationship despite knowing it's wrong for me
The love we can make has slowly been breaking my back
The actions we perform in the name of love have been weighing me down
The fire we've been burning has only been hurting us both
Our relationship has turned into a destructive and harmful state
But I'm scared to let go
I don't want to let go of what is familiar and comfortable, even if it isn't good for me
And why did we pretend so long?
Why did we act like everything was okay for so long?
Could've hoped before it's gone
We could have worked on our relationship before it was too late to save it
Time can make you heal nor burn
Time can either help you heal or make things worse
Leave you with a kiss or curse
Our actions can either leave us with fond memories or regrets
Your words are cutting can't you tell?
Your words are hurtful and damaging to our relationship
And every bullet feels like hell
Every negative action feels like torture for both of us
'Cause we've been on the edge for far too long
We've been on the verge of breaking up for too long
Hanging by a thread trying to stay strong
Holding onto our relationship by a thin strand, desperately trying to make things work
But I'm scared to let go. Scared to let go
I'm afraid to move on without you, even though I know it would be for the best
Writer(s): Lindsey Raymond Jackson, Jon Cobbe Hume, Kyle Lionhart
Contributed by Allison O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kyle LIONHART
I'd say that it's you and me
I’d say that you’re all I need
I'm sorry I couldn’t be
The ideals on your TV screen
A victim of the worlds desires
That you couldn’t get off your mind….
You’re holding onto me when you want to move on
I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
The life we’ve been making
Has slowly been breaking apart
You’re holding onto me when you want to move on
I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
The fire we’re burning has only been hurting us both
But I'm scared to let go
Why did we pretend so long
Could’ve fought before its gone
Time can make you heal or burn
Leave you with a kiss or curse
Your words are cutting cant you tell
And every bullet feels like hell
You’re holding onto me when you want to move on
I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
The life we’ve been making
Has slowly been breaking apart
You’re holding onto me when you want to move on
I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
The fire we’re burning has only been hurting us both
But I'm scared to let go
Cause we’ve been on the edge for far to long
Hanging by a thread trying to stay strong
You’re holding onto me when you want to move on
I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
The life we’ve been making
Has slowly been breaking apart
You’re holding onto me when you want to move on
I'm holding onto you even though it feels wrong
The fire we’re burning has only been hurting us both
But I'm scared to let go
Scared to let go...
Scared to let go...
Mitty XXX
such a beautiful voice!
Jodez♡
Awesome song Kyle ! I've only just come across you & you are amazing
Madeleine Hunt
Such a beautiful song Kyle!
Also how freaking amazing is Japan?!
Have been waiting for this song to come out, yeww!!
Eniris
I need the lyrics of this masterpiece please ❤️
josh keys
Amazing, saw Kyle in Sydney and the vocals were on point!
Anna-karin Zärnholm
So beautiful 🙏❤️
Nate Max TV
Well done brother big love
Kay Kay Lee
Love it! Looking forward to your Too Young tour in October! See you then x
conwaysuccess
Beautiful!
Kyle
Amazing !!!