Holdin' on together
Phœnix Lyrics
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If it's filled with tears
Growing up I thought "it's all gone"
Now it comes back to me, again
Ghetto uniform, collect calls
That I can explain
All the things I've ruined, abandoned
Holdin' on together I
Try to set the night on fire
Holdin' on together I
Try to set the night on fire
He told me for those who been drowned
There is no refrain
With one & only youth, a gospel
I do what I can
Holdin' on together I
Try to set the night on fire
Holdin' on together I
Try to set the night on fire
Though I've been trying
To lose it all before it's gone
Whatever comes, a heart can't smile if it's filled with tears
Though I've been waiting
All I got to do is call
I'm diving deeper,won't you get me out of this despair
Holding on together I
Try to set the night on fire
Holding on together I
Try to set the night on fire
My happiness inside us
Has nowhere else to fall
Troubles hearing through the telephone
It is filled with tears
The lyrics of Phœnix's song "Holdin' on Together" convey themes of emotional turmoil, reflection on past mistakes, feeling lost yet hopeful, and the struggle to find inner peace amidst difficulties. The singer reflects on the idea that a heart cannot truly be happy or "smile" if it is burdened by tears and pain. The lines "Growing up I thought 'it's all gone' / Now it comes back to me, again" suggest a revisiting of past traumas and unresolved emotions that resurface in adulthood.
The mention of a "ghetto uniform, collect calls" and "all the things I've ruined, abandoned" hints at a troubled past and regrets that continue to haunt the singer. Despite attempts to move on, these memories and mistakes linger, as referenced in the lines "They come back to me." The repetition of the phrase "Holdin' on together I / Try to set the night on fire" reflects a determination to persevere and ignite a spark of hope amidst the darkness.
The lyrics also touch on themes of resilience and the struggle to overcome adversity. The lines "He told me for those who been drowned / There is no refrain / With one & only youth, a gospel / I do what I can" suggest that even in the face of despair, the singer is determined to keep fighting and doing their best. The reference to a heart unable to smile due to tears emphasizes the idea that true happiness cannot be achieved until one confronts and addresses their pain.
The closing verses of the song express a sense of urgency and a plea for help in navigating through difficult emotions. The lines "Though I've been trying / To lose it all before it's gone / Whatever comes, a heart can't smile if it's filled with tears" reflect a sense of urgency to confront and deal with inner turmoil before it overwhelms. The repeated refrain of "Holding on together I / Try to set the night on fire" points towards a desire to find strength and solace in unity and shared struggles.
The final lines "My happiness inside us / Has nowhere else to fall / Troubles hearing through the telephone / It is filled with tears" encapsulate a sense of isolation, a longing for connection, and the struggle to find peace amidst external chaos. The song overall conveys a message of resilience, acknowledging past mistakes and pains while striving to hold on to hope and unity in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
He told me a heart can't smile
I was told that a heart cannot truly be happy if it is weighed down with sadness
If it's filled with tears
when a heart is overwhelmed with tears
Growing up I thought "it's all gone"
As I grew older, I believed that all my troubles were in the past
Now it comes back to me, again
only to realize that they have come back to haunt me once more
Ghetto uniform, collect calls
Reminders of a difficult past, phone calls from those who need help
That I can explain
situations that I can rationalize and understand
All the things I've ruined, abandoned
Memories of the things I have destroyed and left behind
They come back to me
they resurface in my mind
He told me for those who been drowned
I was told that there is no solace for those who have suffered greatly
There is no refrain
there is no relief or pause
With one & only youth, a gospel
With the single chance at youth, a message of hope
I do what I can
I do my best in the circumstances I find myself in
Though I've been trying
despite my efforts
To lose it all before it's gone
to get rid of everything before it is too late
Whatever comes, a heart can't smile if it's filled with tears
No matter what happens, true happiness cannot exist in a heart that is sad
Though I've been waiting
even though I have been patient
All I got to do is call
All I need to do is reach out for help
I'm diving deeper,won't you get me out of this despair
I am sinking further into sorrow, please help me escape from this feeling of hopelessness
My happiness inside us
The joy that we share
Has nowhere else to fall
Has no other place to go
Troubles hearing through the telephone
Stress and worry communicated through a phone call
It is filled with tears
It is a source of sadness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTIAN MAZZALAI, FREDERIC MOULIN, LAURENT MAZZALAI, THOMAS CROQUET
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