Holdin' On
Lanita Smith Lyrics

Being bad is my instincts
I have an inherent nature of being rebellious and fierce

Real boss, yeah, I run things
I have complete control over my life and I make my own decisions

I sit higher than the moon be
I hold myself in high esteem and believe that I am worthy of greatness

Was in the cloud when I wrote this'
I was lost in my own thoughts and imagination when I created this piece of art

Self-taught and made
I am a self-taught individual and I have worked hard to be where I am today

That lets you know I'm self-paid, yeah
I rely on my own abilities and resources to make a living and support myself

My struggles, it paved the way
My difficult experiences have given me opportunities to grow and succeed

Oh I, Oh I - Ooh
I am expressing my emotions and feelings through these words

And I hold on to all the yesterdays
I cherish my past experiences and use them to motivate me to do better

Because they made me great
My past struggles have helped shape me into the strong, capable person I am today

But that's why I stay focused
I remain determined and concentrate on my goals despite obstacles

Like a bridge in the storm I'm Holdin' On, On
Just like how a bridge supports and withstands stormy weather, I persevere through tough times

Like the car in drive I can only go forward
I cannot change the past, so I focus on moving forward towards my future

Like the birds in the sky
I soar above my problems and find freedom in my own path

I can't do nothing but fly high
I am capable of achieving great heights and nothing can hold me back

When I spread my wings I'm reaching out
I am extending myself and taking risks in order to reach my goals

And I know they don't know what I'm reaching for
Others may not understand my ambition, but that does not stop me from pursuing it

I climbed so many mountains not knowing if I'd make it
I have faced many challenges and uncertainties, but I keep pushing through

I'll just keep going - I'll just keep going
I will not give up or be discouraged, I will keep pushing towards my goals

Heard so many no's in my lifetime
I have faced rejection and setbacks, but I refuse to let it stop me

Didn't give up tho' I might cry, oh-I
I acknowledge the difficulty, but I remain resilient and determined

Keep on Holdin' On, On
I will continue to endure and persevere through my struggles

Said I'm Holdin' On
I affirm that I will stay strong and persistent