Holdin' on Together
Pheonix 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 song 'Holdin' on Together' by Phoenix offers a nuanced perspective on holding on through tough times. The lyrics suggest that it is not an easy task to hold on, especially when the heart is constantly bogged down with tears. The line "He told me a heart can't smile if it's filled with tears" emphasizes the need for a person to find solace from within, even if the world around them is shrouded in darkness. The artist is seen reminiscing about his past experiences and the way he has grown up, realizing that what he thought was gone is now coming back to him again.
The song is also an indictment of the trials and tribulations of people living in a ghetto, as evidenced by the lyrics "Ghetto uniform, collect calls that I can explain/ All the things I've ruined, abandoned/ They come back to me." The singer laments about how the things he has ruined in the past seem to be constantly catching up with him. The song's message is to stay strong, even during the most challenging times, and to hold on to hope and positivity as long as possible. The repeated chorus of "Holdin' on together I try to set the night on fire" emphasizes the need to hold on and persevere even in the darkest and loneliest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
He told me a heart can't smile
He informed me that a heart cannot express happiness
If it's filled with tears
If it's filled with sorrow or emotional pain
Growing up I thought "it's all gone"
As a child, I believed that my troubles were over
Now it comes back to me, again
My problems have returned to haunt me
Ghetto uniform, collect calls
Symbolizes a difficult and impoverished life
That I can explain
These aspects of my life are understandable and justifiable
All the things I've ruined, abandoned
Referring to mistakes and failures in life
They come back to me
These past mistakes and failures continue to affect me
Holdin' on together I
Describing the struggle to keep going
Try to set the night on fire
Attempt to create excitement and passion despite difficulties
He told me for those who been drowned
He informed me of the struggles faced by those who have been defeated
There is no refrain
There is no relief or escape from these struggles
With one & only youth, a gospel
Referring to the importance of one's youth and beliefs
I do what I can
I try my best to overcome these difficulties
Though I've been trying
Although I have attempted
To lose it all before it's gone
To let go of everything before it is taken away
Whatever comes, a heart can't smile if it's filled with tears
Regardless of what happens, one can't be happy if they are suffering emotionally
Though I've been waiting
Although I have been patient
All I got to do is call
I just need to reach out for help
I'm diving deeper,won't you get me out of this despair
I'm sinking into hopelessness and need someone to help me out
My happiness inside us
The source of my happiness is within me
Has nowhere else to fall
There's nowhere else for me to find happiness
Troubles hearing through the telephone
Communication is difficult and filled with sorrow
It is filled with tears
The situation is emotionally painful
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