Can't Hold On
MêLée Lyrics
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But when they are mine, they collect in my head for years
Rain or shine, still I'm standing on all I said
Cause it's in my soul, carry on when the feeling's dead
But if you can't hold on, let it go and come back in your heart
And if you can't hold on, maybe it's not time for you
And if you can't hold on, on your very last try
I'll be there in the morning to pull you through
Even if I did, so afraid of the face I'd show
I feel trapped and enslaved to this dark contrast
I need a feeling now, give me something that's gonna last
And if you can't hold on, let it go and come back in your heart
And if you can't hold on, maybe it's not time for you
And if you can't hold on, on your very last try
I'll be there in the morning to pull you through
I wanna be free
Yes, I wanna be free
You say you wanna be free
But you can't fool me
And if you can't hold on
I'll be there
And if you can't hold on, let it go and come back in your heart
And if you can't hold on, maybe it's not time for you
And if you can't hold on, on your very last try
I'll be there for you, know that you're not alone
The lyrics to Mêlée's 'Can't Hold On' speaks of persevering through tough times and holding onto hope despite the struggles. The singer talks about carrying the burden of tears and emotions that come with adversity. The words "But when they are mine, they collect in my head for years" speaks to the idea of holding onto these emotions for so long that they become a heavy weight to carry. Despite this, the singer states that they remain steadfast in all they believe in, holding onto their soul even when the feeling is dead.
The chorus of the song encourages the listener to let go of their troubles if they can't handle them, but to return to it with an open heart. The lyric "And if you can't hold on, let it go and come back in your heart" provides a sense of comfort, acknowledging the difficulty of the situation but also offering a path forward. The singer promises to be there to help, to pull the listener through when they are down on their very last try.
The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the message of the song: even when it seems like we can't hold on, we're not alone, and there is always hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone cries, and it washes the street with tears
The tears of someone crying pour down the street, creating a visible and tangible symbol of their pain.
But when they are mine, they collect in my head for years
When I am the one crying, the pain I feel stays with me for a long time and haunts me relentlessly.
Rain or shine, still I'm standing on all I said
I remain steadfast in my beliefs and convictions through any circumstances that come my way.
Cause it's in my soul, carry on when the feeling's dead
My beliefs are deeply ingrained in my soul and they continue to guide me even when I am feeling lost or uncertain.
But if you can't hold on, let it go and come back in your heart
If holding on becomes too difficult, it's okay to let go for a while and return to your convictions when you are ready.
And if you can't hold on, maybe it's not time for you
If you find yourself unable to hold on, it may be an indication that this is not the right time for you to pursue this path.
And if you can't hold on, on your very last try
If you are giving it one last effort and can't continue to hold on, don't worry because I will be there to support you through this.
I'll be there in the morning to pull you through
I will be there to help you overcome your challenges and difficulties, no matter what time of day or night they may arise.
Some one dies late at night and I'd never know
Even if someone were to pass away, I may not know about it or be involved in their life in that way.
Even if I did, so afraid of the face I'd show
Even if I did know about someone's passing, I would be afraid to show my emotions and be vulnerable in front of others.
I feel trapped and enslaved to this dark contrast
I feel trapped and weighed down by the stark contrast between my beliefs and the reality of the situation I am in.
I need a feeling now, give me something that's gonna last
I am seeking a deep and lasting sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in my life.
I wanna be free
Yes, I wanna be free
You say you wanna be free
But you can't fool me
I want to be free from the constraints that are holding me back, and I see through those who claim to want the same but are not truly committed to it.
And if you can't hold on
I'll be there
And if you can't hold on, let it go and come back in your heart
And if you can't hold on, maybe it's not time for you
And if you can't hold on, on your very last try
I'll be there for you, know that you're not alone
No matter what happens, I will be there to support you and help you through your challenges, whether that means letting go or continuing to hold on.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CRON, CHRISTOPHER DANIEL CRON, RICK SANBERG, RICK SCOTT SANBERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nick Abaya
I hope this song will be on spotify 😭😭😭
lauren sophie
how do we get them more popular!? they need to make more songs and albums!! i ♥ them (':
David Davidovitz
Indeed so underrated. They're awesome
Randominion
i am playing this every day on youtube and avoid to download. love their (melee's) songs!
Arkantos
I L.O.V.E this song still now in 2015 !! <3
Jan
This band is soooo underrated. Its irritating.
こんぶ
最高な曲。色褪せない。
FreeSpirit0978
i just cried for my first time listening to this. :'D
MT EG
この曲マジ好き
メイレイらしい
もこらっしゅ
いいですねー！
復活して欲しいですね〜