Hold My Hand
Michael Jackson ft. Akon Lyrics


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Akon and MJ oh yeah yeah
This life don't last forever (Hold my hand)
So tell me what we're waiting for (Hold my hand)
We're better off being together (Hold my hand)
Being miserable alone (Hold my hand)

'Cause I been there before and you've been there before
But together we can be alright (Alright) (Yeah)
'Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold we hold
Each other till we see the sunlight (Yeah)

So if you just hold my hand
Baby I promise that I'll do all I can
Things will go better if you just, hold my hand
Nothing can come between us if you just hold,
Hold my, hold, hold my, hold my hand, hold my hand

The nights are gettin' darker (Darker) (Hold my hand)
And there's no peace, inside (Inside) (Hold my hand)
So why make our lives harder (Hold my hand)
By fighting love tonight (So hold)

'Cause I been there before and you've been there before
But together we can be alright (Alright)
'Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold
We hold each other till we see the sunlight

'Cause you could just hold my hand
Baby I promise that I'll do all I can (If you just, if you just)
Things will go better if you just hold my hand (Yeah)
Nothing can come between us if you just hold,
Hold my, hold, hold my, hold my hand, hold my hand

I can tell that you're tired of being lonely (Yeah)




Take my hand don't let go, baby hold me (Yeah)
Come to me and let me be your one and only (Hold my hand)
'Cause I can make it alright till the morning (Hold my hand)

I can tell that you're tired of being lonely (Hold my hand)
Take my hand don't let go, baby, hold me (Hold me)
Come to me an let me be your one and only (One and only)
'Cause I can make it alright till the morning (Hold my hand)

Hold my hand, (Yeah)
Baby I promise that I'll do all I can (Hold my hand)
Things will get better if you just, hold my hand
Nothing can come between us if you just hold,
Hold my, hold, hold my, hold my hand, hold my hand

Hold my hand (Yeah, yeah)
All I can (Hold my hand)
Hold my hand
Nothing can come between us if you just (Ooh)
Hold my (Ooh) hold my (Ooh) hold my hand, hold my hand

(Hold my hand)

Overall Meaning

The song "Hold My Hand" is a collaboration between two great artists, Akon and Michael Jackson. It speaks about the importance of being together in life and facing any obstacles as long as they are together. The song is about finding comfort and strength in one another, something that is very relatable to many people.


The song's opening lines, "This life don't last forever (Hold my hand), so tell me what we're waiting for (Hold my hand)," emphasizes the impermanence of life and the need to grab opportunities while they last. The song also emphasizes that being together is better than being alone, even when things get tough. The chorus line, "Things will go better if you just hold my hand, nothing can come between us if you just hold my hand," emphasizes the power of unity and togetherness.


The lyrics also speak of the darkness and coldness that people face in their lives. However, with the strength that comes from holding each other's hands, they can overcome these challenges. The emotional connection in the song is incredibly powerful and can bring people together.


Line by Line Meaning

Akon and MJ oh yeah yeah
This song is a collaboration between Akon and Michael Jackson


This life don't last forever (Hold my hand)
Life is temporary, so let's hold hands and be together during our time here


So tell me what we're waiting for (Hold my hand)
Why wait to be together when we can start now by holding hands


We're better off being together (Hold my hand)
Being together is better than being apart, so let's hold hands


Being miserable alone (Hold my hand)
It's lonely and unhappy to be alone, so let's hold hands and be together


'Cause I been there before and you've been there before But together we can be alright (Alright) (Yeah) 'Cause when it gets dark and when it gets cold we hold Each other till we see the sunlight (Yeah)
We have both experienced tough times before, but when we are together, we can support each other through the darkness and cold, and find our way back to happiness


So if you just hold my hand Baby I promise that I'll do all I can Things will go better if you just, hold my hand Nothing can come between us if you just hold, Hold my, hold, hold my, hold my hand, hold my hand
If we hold hands, I promise to do everything in my power to make things better for us. No one and nothing can interfere with our love when we are united


The nights are gettin' darker (Darker) (Hold my hand) And there's no peace, inside (Inside) (Hold my hand) So why make our lives harder (Hold my hand) By fighting love tonight (So hold)
As the nights get longer and darker, it's easy to feel restless and without peace inside. Instead of making life harder, let's hold hands and stop fighting our love


I can tell that you're tired of being lonely (Yeah) Take my hand don't let go, baby hold me (Yeah) Come to me and let me be your one and only (Hold my hand) 'Cause I can make it alright till the morning (Hold my hand)
I can see that you're lonely and I want to be the one to make you feel better. Hold my hand and let me be the one you turn to. I can make everything alright for us until the morning comes


Hold my hand (Yeah) Baby I promise that I'll do all I can (Hold my hand) Things will get better if you just, hold my hand Nothing can come between us if you just hold, Hold my, hold, hold my, hold my hand, hold my hand
By holding hands, I promise to do all I can to make things better for us. Our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle as long as we hold on tight.


Hold my hand (Yeah, yeah) All I can (Hold my hand) Hold my hand Nothing can come between us if you just (Ooh) Hold my (Ooh) hold my (Ooh) hold my hand, hold my hand (Hold my hand)
The repetition of the phrase 'hold my hand' emphasizes the importance of staying together and never letting go. Our love is unbreakable as long as we are holding on to each other.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, CLAUDE KELLY, GIORGIO TUINFORT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@minis_world

Rest In Peace Michael.
This song is what the world needs.
Thank you for giving us this last beautiful piece of yourself.
We will miss you always.
Akon! thank you for ensuring we got this song.
You are an amazing artist and we love you,
Even more for ensuring that the entire world got to,
listen yours and M.J's last message.
Legend: Gone but never forgotten.
Your music lives on in every one of us,
And so do you.
All my love! !!!
xoxo!



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@chicken

It's march 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible Michael Jackson song😌

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Wsp gang

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Its October 2024 still vibing with this classic track.

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