Still Holding On
Martina McBride & Clint Black Lyrics


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There's something out there left for you
But it's not me
We've reached a point of no return it's only right
I set you free

I know I'll have to turn away
But there's nowhere for my love to go
And there won't come a day
When I won't honor what we've vowed
But I'll go on with my life
We can even say goodbye for now if
If that's what we have to do
But here in my heart

When my arms are empty darlin'
I'm still holdin' on to you
We can't deny that this one's
Out of our control

Stronger than the both of us
And bound to take its toll
I can stand the test of time
And as far as I can see

There are no walls that we can't climb
Standin' between you and me
But I'll go on with my life
We can even say goodbye for now if
If that's what we have to do
But here in my heart

When my arms are empty darlin'
I'm still holdin' on to you
And there's a place you'll always be
No matter where you are
You're here with me

When the world is turning upside down
Together we can stand our ground
We can even say goodbye for now if
If that's what we have to do
But here in my heart

Even when my arms are empty darlin'




I'm still holdin' on to you
I'm still holdin' on to you

Overall Meaning

The song "Still Holding On" by Martina McBride and Clint Black speaks about a relationship that has reached its end, but the love that they shared cannot simply disappear. The lyrics tell us that the singers have reached the point of no return, and they know that the only right thing to do is to let go of each other and move on with their lives. The first verse speaks to the reality that there is something out there for the other person, but it is not them. The singer acknowledges that they will have to turn away, but they have nowhere for their love to go. They are holding on to the love and the memory of the relationship, and they will continue to honor the vows they made to each other, even if they must go their separate ways.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the theme of the singer holding on to the love that they shared. The lyrics say, "When my arms are empty, darlin', I'm still holdin' on to you." Even though they can't be with each other, their love is still alive in their hearts. They may have to say "goodbye for now," but they know that their love will endure.


The second verse speaks to the strength of their love and their ability to withstand any test of time. They recognize that there are no walls that can stand between them, but they still must let go. The chorus repeats, further emphasizing the idea that the love will always be there, even when they are apart.


Overall, "Still Holding On" is a song about the difficulty of letting go of a relationship that has come to an end. The singers hold on to their love even though they know they must say goodbye. The song is a tribute to the enduring nature of true love and the power it holds over our hearts and minds.


Line by Line Meaning

There's something out there left for you
Although I cannot offer you what you're looking for, there's still something out there for you to find.


But it's not me
I am not the person or the thing that you will find out there.


We've reached a point of no return it's only right
We have come to a moment where we cannot go back, and it's the right choice for us to move on.


I set you free
I am letting you go, without controlling or holding you back.


I know I'll have to turn away
I am aware that I have to redirect my attention elsewhere.


But there's nowhere for my love to go
Even if I shift my focus, I will still love you, despite our separation.


And there won't come a day
There surely will not come a day,


When I won't honor what we've vowed
When I won't respect and adhere to the promises we've made to each other.


But I'll go on with my life
I will continue with my life's journey, with or without you.


We can even say goodbye for now if
Even if it must come to that, we can say goodbye for now,


If that's what we have to do
If that's what it takes for us to move forward, then it's accepted.


But here in my heart
Nonetheless, my heart will always hold you dearly.


When my arms are empty darlin'
Even if we're not with each other, or when I am alone,


I'm still holdin' on to you
I will still hold onto you, keeping the memory and love of our past together.


We can't deny that this one's
We can't discard the fact that this situation,


Out of our control
Is beyond our power or control.


Stronger than the both of us
It's extremely overpowering, and no matter how strong we are, we can't fight against it.


And bound to take its toll
Its effect will certainly take a toll on both of us,


I can stand the test of time
But I am confident that I will endure and overcome the test of time.


And as far as I can see
From my perspective,


There are no walls that we can't climb
I believe that we can surpass any obstacle or challenge as long as we are together.


Standin' between you and me
That's standing between you and me.


And there's a place you'll always be
You'll always have a place in my heart, no matter what happens or where you go.


No matter where you are
Even if we are far apart from each other,


You're here with me
You are still with me as my memories.


When the world is turning upside down
Even in the most challenging times, where everything seems chaotic and confusing,


Together we can stand our ground
We can remain steadfast and resilient, as long as we are together.


Even when my arms are empty darlin'
Even when I am alone and without you, my love for you will never fade or die,


I'm still holdin' on to you
And I will always hold onto you, as my love for you is timeless and eternal.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATRACA MARIA BERG, CLINT PATRICK BLACK, MARTY STUART

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@primroseharan9749

Fantastic duo and lovely song thank you so much for the lovely posts Dan

@bestclassiccountrymusic8319

Beautiful duet...thanks Primrose, happy you like too...blessings

@danielburns987

this song went to #11 on the country charts in 1997!!!

@laurapoulsen276

That’s it? It should have gone to number 1

@rmessina7660

Such a great song. Thank you.πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

@trishapellis

This song belongs to the soundtrack of my childhood.

@heidijames6892

Very beautiful song

@tonykenny1629

Thanks for posting this is one of my favourite songs.

@sandraberube641

Such a beautiful great song cowboy 🀠 with Martina! Just perfect great song Clint Black! Wow wow ooo! β™₯οΈπŸ’œπŸ€ πŸ’ƒπŸŽΌπŸŽΆπŸŽ΅πŸ‘πŸ‘β™₯οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ’œπŸ’•πŸ‘πŸ‘2022

@Rbyrd77

In memory of Jessica, 1991-2022. I am still holding on.

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