Hold On
Mr. Scruff Lyrics
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You don't know what you got until it is gone
What I say is true I don't cap in these songs
Lonely all my life I do not want to be alone
I've been trapping all my life
Mane I'm tryna get out the mud
Everybody always hating on me i don't give a fuck
And I made it out the struggle cause I got my money up
And i'm staying hella humble
Even though I shouldn't
And I did what they ain't want me to do
And did what they couldn't
And I rap about my life
But they ain't understood it
And growing up was hard
But I'm dodging all these bullets
But I made it through the rain
But there's still a lot of clouds
And my grandma working late
She's barely at the house
And my pops is always drunk
All he does is scream and shout
All I really want the money
I ain't in it for the clout
And they hating on my music
But they ain't doing better
And they really doubting me
But mane it's whatever
I'm a do what I love
And that's for ever
I'm a get rich and fly away
With out no feathers
And whatever i say
I'm a back it up
And the money coming in
And you know i'm a stack it up
Y'all really ain't hard
Mane y'all are really acting tough
I already took off
Mane y'all better start catching up
You can't let go so you got to hold on
You don't know what you got until it is gone
What I say is true I don't cap in these songs
Lonely all my life I do not want to be alone
In Mr. Scruff and Andreya Triana's song, "Hold On", the lyrics express a sense of loneliness and desperation for something better. The first verse tells us that the singer is leaning on a fence, trying to calm their shakes and looking into an alleyway, contemplating life. The line "a flash of loneliness will usually take me out" shows that this person is struggling with their emotions and that loneliness seems to be their biggest struggle. They reach for a glass of wine to dull their senses, making the corners seem round. However, they still cling to hope, as expressed in the chorus, "Hold on for something in the morning, hold on there's something better coming."
The second verse depicts the singer waking up in a pile, unable to control their shakes, and looking into the cracks of tiles for a sign. Their phone is at 4% with zero messages, adding to their sense of despair. They make a cup of coffee to prepare for moonrise, as if they are ready for a new beginning. However, they spill it everywhere and frantically try to prevent the stain from reaching their mother's oriental rug. This could represent the singer's desire to not make a mess of their life and to hold onto their past. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing that they should hold on for something better.
Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of someone who is struggling with loneliness, addiction, and their inner demons. However, they are still holding onto hope that something better is coming. The lyrics are open for interpretation, but they give insight into the emotional turmoil that someone can face.
Line by Line Meaning
I lean into the fence
I rest my weight on the fence, hoping to calm my trembling body
Smothering the shakes
Trying to suppress the uncontrollable tremors
And I look into the alleyway
I stare into the dimly lit pathway
And contemplate the ground
I ponder over the dirt beneath my feet
A flash of loneliness
Sudden feelings of isolation and despair
Will usually take me out
It usually overpowers me
And another glass of Fetzer
Drinking, in an attempt to forget the pain momentarily
Has the corners seeming round
The edges become less defined, as the alcohol kicks in
Hold on for something in the morning
Do not lose hope, a new day may bring something better
Hold on there's something better coming
Have faith, things will eventually improve
I wake up in a pile
I find myself in a heap on the floor
Can't control the shakes
The tremors are uncontrollable
And I gaze into the tile cracks
Staring at the crevices on the tiled floor
Looking for a sign
Searching for any indication of hope
My phone at 4%
The battery level on my phone is dangerously low
Zero messages
There are no notifications on my phone
So I make a cup of coffee
Brewing coffee to help me focus and start the day
To prepare for moonrise
Getting ready for the night ahead
I spilled it everywhere
I accidentally tipped over my coffee
Crawling like a bug
Bending down to clean up the mess on my hands and knees
To prevent the stains from reaching
To avoid ruining the carpet
Mama's oriental rug
A sentimental item of great value
Didn't need it anyway
Justifying the lack of significance of the rug
I dust my nose and run
Adjusting my appearance and hurrying to leave
Off to fake another errand
Pretending to have a purposeful task to complete
While there's still a bit of sun
Taking advantage of the remaining time of daylight
Hold on hold on for something in the morning
Persist through the present troubles, things can get better
Hold on hold on there's something better coming
Stay optimistic, there is hope for the future
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ethan Miller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ivammorrisonduarte9941
Translation: This is the best music in the world :D
@aka6double0
Love this tune
@Loader2K1
Catchy song. I also like the album art. It's cute.
@Reaper679
great album!
@brianborden6544
simply DELICIOUS!
@regisjin
takes me everywhere
@ivammorrisonduarte9941
A música melhor do mudo!
@MartynaKulakowska
sexy tune.
@nestorcaballero8719
esta suprema de buena xd xd
@lordordog4355
"Urgent potato alert"? That story has appeal. Must be a DEVO crossover or something.