Musically, “Hold Tight” is a midtempo pop song, incorporating military drums, atmospheric keyboards, and flourishes of electronics in its instrumentation. Lyrically, the song talks about love triumphing through tough times, with a message of holding onto one another and being strong.
The song received mixed reviews from music critics: some praised its chorus and picked it as a standout track, while others named it dull and generic. The song charted in several European territories, reaching the top 40 in Finland, Hungary, and Spain.
Hold Tight
Madonna Lyrics
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We walk through the valley of the darkest night
We made it through the fire
Scarred and we're bruised but our hearts will guide us
Together I know no one else is gonna last forever
You're gonna be alright, tonight
We live with no limits
With you and I in it
Survive the eye of a hurricane
Together, we're gonna make this better
We're gonna be alright tonight
Hold tight, as long as you're by my side
Hold tight, everything's gonna be alright
Only love, only love tonight
Like stars, we're burning so bright
Hold tight, everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
A million miles later
We walk through the valley of the darkest night
We made it through the fire
Scarred and we're bruised but our hearts will guide us
Together I know no one else is gonna last forever
We're gonna be alright, tonight
Hold tight, as long as you're by my side
Hold tight, everything's gonna be alright
Only love, only love tonight
Like stars, we're burning so bright
Hold tight, everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
I don't wanna breathe air that you're not breathing
I don't wanna hear if your heart's not beating
If you hurt then I wanna be the one that's bleeding
Wanna be the one that's bleeding
Hold tight, everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
Only love, only love tonight
Like stars, we're burning so bright
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
In the first verse of Madonna's song "Hold Tight," she sings about persevering through difficult times with a loved one. Together, they have traveled a million miles and faced the darkest of nights, but they have come out the other side scarred but unbroken. Madonna asserts that their hearts will guide them as they continue on their journey. In the second verse, she describes their determination to keep pushing boundaries and dancing together in the middle of a storm. Madonna believes that they can make everything better, and that as long as they are together, they will be alright tonight. The chorus is a repeated admonition to "hold tight" and have faith that everything will be alright as long as they are together.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it is a nod to Madonna's own storied career as a pop icon who has had to weather many storms and controversies. The lyric "no one else is gonna last forever" could be seen as a reference to her longevity and staying power in the industry. Furthermore, the line "I don't wanna breathe air that you're not breathing" could be interpreted as a plea to her fans to stick with her no matter what.
Overall, "Hold Tight" is an anthem about resilience, perseverance, and the power of love. Madonna encourages her listeners to hold onto each other and to keep going through difficult times with the certainty that everything will be alright in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
A million miles later
After facing numerous challenges and hardships along the way
We walk through the valley of the darkest night
We endure difficult times that seem never-ending
We made it through the fire
We overcame a great obstacle or challenge
Scarred and we're bruised but our hearts will guide us
We may be hurt and damaged, but our inner strength and motivation will lead us forward
Together I know no one else is gonna last forever
We understand that our time is limited, but we will make the most of it together
You're gonna be alright, tonight
We reassure ourselves and our loved ones that everything will be alright in the present moment
We live with no limits
We refuse to let fear hold us back and live our lives to the fullest
We'll dance in the middle of the freezing rain
We will find joy and happiness even in difficult or uncomfortable situations
With you and I in it
Together, we can make anything possible
Survive the eye of a hurricane
We have the strength to endure even the most devastating of circumstances
Together, we're gonna make this better
We believe that, with teamwork and cooperation, we can improve our lives or the lives of others
Hold tight, as long as you're by my side
We draw strength and support from each other
Only love, only love tonight
In this moment, all we need is love
Like stars, we're burning so bright
We have an inner fire and passion that shines brightly
Everything's gonna
We have faith that everything will be okay
I don't wanna breathe air that you're not breathing
I feel incomplete without you and need you in my life
I don't wanna hear if your heart's not beating
I need to know that you're alive and well
If you hurt then I wanna be the one that's bleeding
I will sacrifice and endure pain for the sake of our love and relationship
Wanna be the one that's bleeding
I am willing to make sacrifices and suffer for the sake of our love
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Madonna Ciccone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
IcyPhil
A million miles later
We walk through the valley of the darkest night
We made it through the fire
Scarred and we're bruised but our hearts will guide us
Together I know no one else gonna last forever
We're gonna be alright tonight
We live with no limits
We dance in the middle of the freezing rain
With you and I in it
We'll survive the eye of the hurricane
Together, we're gonna make this better
We're gonna be alright tonight
Hold tight, as long as you're by my side
Hold tight, everything's gonna be alright
Only love, only love tonight
Like stars we're burning so bright
Hold tight, everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
A million miles later
We walk through the valley of the darkest night
We made it through the fire
Scarred and we're bruised but our hearts will guide us
Together, I know our love is gonna last forever
We're gonna be alright tonight
Hold tight, as long as you're by my side
Hold tight, everything's gonna be alright
Only love, only love tonight
Let's love our bodies so bright
Hold tight, everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
I don't wanna breathe air that you're not breathing
I don't wanna hear if your heart's not beating
If you're hurt then I wanna be the one that's bleeding
Wanna be the one that's bleeding
Hold tight, everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
Only love, only love tonight
Like stars we're burning so bright
Everything's gonna
Everything's gonna
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3
amovinil
I miss that era so much! I’m 2021, but still in love with this masterpiece.
The time passed so quickly.
Biernacki
Same
Paulo Zerati
Verdade
M M
You are 💯 correct so enjoy the time you now have
Cristian Barros
So far, these songs have been her strongest works since "Confessions on a Dance Floor." I can't wait for the remaining songs!
J Harlem
Agreed ! Rebel heart amazing album 👍
Martinus
I love HC and MDNA too❤
Skylar
Ooh, I absolutely love it! Like i still love MDNA, but when I'm sometimes listening to it, I just find myself skipping few songs. But all released Rebel Heart's songs are by far my favourite of Madonna since "Sorry" or "Jump" which I fell in love with years ago. I knew my Queen would never let her fans down! And to people complaining about demo versions: It's your fault that you listened to them, when M clearly stated to not do that, cause true fans will wait till final versions, approved by her. So please don't post comments "Demo was better"..
edmundo josé
Rebel Heart é o álbum da minha vida! ❤
Josh M
Cada que escucho esta rola :$
Se me eriza la piel y me pongo a llorar
Es hermosa la.letra y la musica <3