holding back the years
Love and Basketball Soundtrack Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of the song "Holding Back the Years" by Love and Basketball Soundtrack deal with the regret of not speaking the truth and holding back emotions in a relationship. Through the song, the singer hints that he is nearing death and reflects on the things he wishes he had said to his loved one, but didn't. The phrase "Holding back from faith" could be interpreted as the singer's reluctance to express his feelings or taking a leap of faith in the relationship, which eventually led to its downfall.
The line "Holding back a breath just to say goodbye now, I'm holding back the truth just to tell you a lie now" suggests that the singer is hiding his real feelings from his loved one, perhaps to spare her the pain of the truth. The repetition of this line emphasizes the regret and the weight on the singer's conscience. The use of blue as a color also indicates melancholy or sadness, further cementing the emotional theme of the lyrics.
The overall tone is somber and reflective, highlighting the importance of expressing one's feelings and not holding back, especially in a relationship. The song is a powerful reminder to make the most of the time we have with loved ones and not let fear or reluctance prevent us from speaking our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
All the things I never said
There were a lot of things I wanted to express but I never had the courage to tell you
Had me holding back from you
Due to my fear and hesitation, I wasn't able to fully open up to you
Now I'm nearing death
At this point, my life is coming to an end
And there's nothing you can do
Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do to change the current situation
Holding back from faith
I've been avoiding or resisting faith, possibly due to lack of belief or understanding
As I wash away in blue
I'm fading away, succumbing to something, and it's making me feel blue (sad)
Holding back a breath
Taking a moment to hold on to my breath and muster the courage to do something
Just to say goodbye now
I'm trying to get some final words out before I depart from this world
I'm holding back the truth
Even though I really want to be honest, I'm holding myself back and telling a lie instead
Just to tell you a lie now
I know the truth, but I'm telling you something different instead
All the things I wish I said
There were so many things that I regret not saying
Now I'm losing strength
My body is weak and I'm fading away
And you pray that I pull through
You're hoping that my health improves and that I recover from whatever is causing me to lose strength
Watch my world break in two
Everything around me is falling apart and breaking down
Holding back a breath
Once again, gathering the courage to say something before it's too late
I'm holding back the truth
Even though I feel like I need to be honest, I'm holding myself back and not saying what needs to be said
Just to say goodbye now
Knowing that it's the end, I'm trying to say some final words before I'm gone
I'm holding back the truth
Once again, I'm keeping something important to myself instead of speaking up
Just to tell you a lie now
I know the right thing to do is to be truthful, but instead, I'm telling you a lie
Holding back a breath
One more time, hesitating and taking a deep breath before saying something important
Just to say goodbye now
With my time running out, I'm trying to get some final words out before it's too late
I'm holding back the truth
Despite my desire to be honest, I'm still not saying what needs to be said
Just to tell you a lie now
Unfortunately, I'm still not being truthful and I'm telling you something that isn't completely accurate
Holding back a breath
For the final time, taking a deep breath before it's too late to say anything else
Just to say goodbye now
With this being my last chance to speak, I'm saying some final words before departing from this world
I'm holding back the truth
Even at the very end, I'm still not being completely truthful
Just to tell you a lie now
Unfortunately, I'm still not saying the truth and I'm telling you a lie instead
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Written by: Joseph Page
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@FefesWurl
Holding back the years
Thinking of the fear I've had so long
When somebody hears
Listen to the fear that's gone
Strangled by the wishes of pater
Hoping for the arms of mater
Get to me the sooner or later
Holding back the tears
Chance for me to escape from all I know
Holding back the tears
'Cause nothing here has grown
I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all those years
Nothing had the chance to be good
Nothing ever could, yeah
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on, so tight
Well I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all of those years
And nothing had the chance to be good
'Cause nothing ever could
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
Holding
Holding
Holding
Holding
I said
It's all I have today
It's all I have to say
@yasminreid4507
This song makes me cry every time, a quick release from all the daily and worldly struggles! However it gives me motivation to keep pushing on. β€οΈ
@nicolenewsome4863
Agreed
@briggetteaustin296
Same with me
@212acres3
Lean on Jesus he will give you peace and rest.
@PricelessDes
Yessss this song will do it!
@Sunshine26762
Couldnβt have said it better.
@angiedee5124
Angie sang the heck out of this song!
@tianahaley9913
Agreedπ―
@msoddballz5763
Yes she did.
@piettlhabi547
I sure do as I'm traveling back home cross country