Holding On
Patrick Love & the A. L. Jinwright Mass Choir Lyrics
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The spring in my step when my soul had fell hardest
Pocketed change saving what's left from the mess of it all
Love lost, repeated and dearly departed
You're the strength to my weak
Countless days I can't sleep
Numbered nights without you
Leaves a war within me
But to try and move on
I'm still holding on
Still going strong
Still wishing you were here back in my arms
Still wishing I could let go but I'm too scared to fall and deep dive in this darkness alone
I'm still holding on
You heard my heart In the war of my silence
Saw through the walls of the fortress I hide in
With grace and great ease, weathering every storm of my soul
You turned every rain cloud to bright silver linings
You're the strength to my weak
Countless days I can't sleep
Numbered nights without you
Leaves a war within me
But I know that I don't have a choice
But to try and move on
I'm still holding on
Still going strong
Still wishing you were here back in my arms
Still wishing I could let go but I'm too scared to fall and deep dive in this darkness alone
Avoiding the jump my fear craving the fall
As you're opening up I keep closing the door
Why do I feel exposed
Do not know where to go
Feelings unbearable
Soul tied
Lying to myself there's a king deep inside
Fighting off all of the scars that I hide
Bury my pain open up to my pride
My finger tips fight for grip on your life
Never been scared of leaving before
As you're opening up I keep closing the door
Why do I feel exposed
Do not know where to go
Feelings unbearable
Soul tied
Lying to myself there's a king deep inside
Fighting off all of the scars that I hide
Bury my pain open up to my pride
My finger tips fight for grip on your life
I'm still holding on
Still going strong
Still wishing you were here back in my arms
Still wishing I could let go but I'm too scared to fall and deep dive in this darkness alone
I'm still holding on
Still going strong
Still wishing you were here back in my arms
Still wishing I could let go but I'm too scared to fall and deep dive in this darkness alone
I'm still holding on
The song Holding On by Patrick Love & the A. L. Jinwright Mass Choir is a gospel song with a message about the difficulty of holding onto something that has already been lost. The central theme of the song is the struggle of a person who is trying to keep a relationship alive, even though their love is gone. The lyrics talk about the pain of being in a situation where you are unhappy, but you keep holding on because you don't want to let go.
The singer acknowledges that holding on can be very hard to do and that one should not pretend it is otherwise. He advises the person to be honest with themselves and come to terms with the fact that their love is gone. The lyrics suggest that it is time for this person to move on, even though it may be difficult and painful.
The song has a powerful message and is an encouragement to anyone who is struggling with letting go of something they cherish. It is a reminder that sometimes holding on can be even more painful than letting go. The upbeat rhythm and chorus of the song also serve to provide hope and inspiration to the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
holding on is very hard to do
It is difficult to continue holding on to a relationship when love is gone.
When love is gone and that's no lie
When the love in a relationship disappears, it is a fact that it is gone.
I bet you, you're unhappy
It is more than likely that you are unhappy.
I know you gotta be (I know you gotta be)
I am certain that you are.
'Cause it can drive you out your mind
It can be mentally overwhelming.
There ain't no sense in cryin'
It is pointless to cry.
It's time for you to leave (it's time for you to leave)
It is time for you to move on from the relationship.
Baby, that's the bottom line
That is the indisputable conclusion.
(Oh, I) I bet you lie awake at night and never rest a bit
I am confident that you have sleepless nights where you cannot rest, wishing that everything disappears.
And wish it all would disappear (yeah)
You desire for everything to just vanish.
But still the bottom line is you got to deal with it
Nonetheless, you must confront and face the situation.
And to yourself at least be fair
You must be kind to yourself.
Ha, ha, ha
Laughing sound effect.
Who are you kiddin'?
Who are you trying to fool?
Doo, doo, doo, doo-doo
Musical sound effect.
Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah (when love is gone)
Exclamation of sadness that accompanies the loss of love.
Oh, I said, holding on
I stated earlier that holding on is difficult.
When you know when the feeling's gone
When you are aware that love is no longer present.
Well, you got to stop holdin' on
You must release your hold on the relationship.
'Cause that makes it twice as bad
Holding on to a dead relationship only exacerbates the situation.
You can't give the love that you don't have
You cannot give love that no longer exists.
So why drag it on and on and on?
Why prolong what is already over?
Said that I'm holding on
I specified that it is difficult to move on.
When your love is gone now
When the love in your relationship is lost.
Holding on, so very hard to do when your love is gone
It is extremely difficult to let go of a relationship when there is no love left.
Yeah, yeah, oh, yeah
Exclamation of sadness or frustration.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Benjamin Thompson
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