Holding On
Love & Peace Orchestra Lyrics

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All the things I never said
Had me holding back from you
Now I'm nearing death
And there's nothing you can do
Holding back from faith
As I wash away in blue
Now I'm nearing death
And there's nothing you can do

Holding back a breath
Just to say goodbye now
I'm holding back the truth
Just to tell you a lie now
Holding back a breath
Just to say goodbye now
I'm holding back the truth
Just to tell you a lie now
All the things I wish I said
Had me holding back from you
Now I'm losing strength
And you pray that I pull through
Holding back from faith
Watch my world break in two
Now I'm losing strength
And you pray that I pull through
Holding back a breath
Just to say goodbye now
I'm holding back the truth
Just to tell you a lie now
Holding back a breath
Just to say goodbye now
I'm holding back the truth
Just to tell you a lie now
Holding back a breath
Just to say goodbye now
I'm holding back the truth
Just to tell you a lie now
Holding back a breath
Just to say goodbye now
I'm holding back the truth
Just to tell you a lie now
Holding back a breath
Just to say goodbye now
I'm holding back the truth
Just to tell you a lie now
Holding back a breath
Just to say goodbye now

I'm holding back the truth
Just to tell you a lie now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Holding On" by Love & Peace Orchestra touch on themes of regret, mortality, and the struggle to communicate one's true feelings. The singer reflects on all the things they never said to someone they care about, and how holding back those feelings now has them nearing death with nothing anyone can do to change that. The song expresses the sadness and frustration of knowing that time is running out, and how it's difficult to navigate what to say and how to say it.

The line "Holding back a breath just to say goodbye now" captures the feeling of wanting to prolong a final goodbye, knowing that once it's said, that's it. The fear of vulnerability and rejection can lead us to hold back the truth and even tell a lie, just to avoid discomfort and maintain control. The reference to "washing away in blue" suggests a sense of drowning or being overwhelmed, possibly by the weight of unspoken feelings or regrets.

Overall, "Holding On" is a poignant reminder to cherish the people we love and to not take our time with them for granted. It's a call to be brave with our emotions and to not let fear dictate our interactions with others.

Line by Line Meaning

All the things I never said
The unsaid words that I kept inside

Had me holding back from you
Were the reason I kept my distance from you

Now I'm nearing death
As my life comes to an end

And there's nothing you can do
There's no way to reverse the inevitable

Holding back from faith
Avoiding religious beliefs

As I wash away in blue
As I sink into a state of sadness and melancholy

Now I'm nearing death
As my life comes to an end

And there's nothing you can do
There's no way to reverse the inevitable

Holding back a breath
Suppressing my urge to exhale

Just to say goodbye now
To bid farewell for the last time