Hold Tight
Red Rider Lyrics


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I can't sleep, the world's closing in
I reach for someone, you're not there
We say things sometimes we never mean
Who's to say what is and is not fair, turn out the light

Hold tight, the seasons pass
Hold tight, the darkness never lasts
Hold tight, we are strong
Hold tight, we are as one

Never be too far gone
Always leave yourself some room to get in
Time will pass then have no doubt
We'll send someone to get you out and what then

Hold tight, the seasons pass
Hold tight, the darkness never lasts
Hold tight, we are strong
Hold tight, we carry on

And then, then the change
Someone has attached wires to my brain
And, oh, the sky is falling
When all the while we thought for sure
That London was calling

Hold tight, the seasons pass
Hold tight, the darkness never lasts
Hold tight, we are strong
Hold tight, we are as one

Hold tight, the seasons pass
Hold tight, the darkness never lasts
Hold tight, we are strong
Hold tight, we carry on

Hold tight, the seasons pass
Hold tight, the darkness never lasts




Hold tight, we are strong
Hold tight, we are as one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Red Rider's "Hold Tight" evoke a feeling of uncertainty and desperation. The opening lines express the singer's restlessness, struggling to find peace as the "world's closing in." The absence of someone who can provide comfort and support leaves the singer feeling vulnerable and alone. The lyrics suggest a fear of the unknown and the unpredictable nature of life, as we say things we don't mean and we can never tell which situations will ultimately be fair or unfair.


Despite these struggles, the chorus of the song provides a message of hope and resilience. The need to hold tight and remain strong through the darkest moments is emphasized. The idea that time will pass and someone will come to offer help reminds us that we are never truly alone, and that there is always a way out of difficult situations.


Towards the end of the song, the lyrics allude to a sudden change and a feeling of confusion as the singer feels like someone has attached wires to their brain, and the sky starts falling. Despite this change, the message remains the same - we need to hold tight and remain strong. The repetition of the chorus and the emphasis on being "as one" suggests a need for unity and support from others in times of difficulty.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't sleep, the world's closing in
I am unable to sleep due to the overwhelming feeling that everything around me is coming to an end.


I reach for someone, you're not there
In my time of need, I look for someone to rely on, but the person I need the most is absent.


We say things sometimes we never mean
Sometimes we express ourselves in ways that do not truly represent our thoughts or feelings.


Who's to say what is and is not fair, turn out the light
It is challenging to determine what is fair, so let's switch off the lights and forget about it.


Hold tight, the seasons pass
Remain firm and steady, time moves on even if we don't want it to.


Hold tight, the darkness never lasts
The dark times will come to an end, and the light will eventually shine through.


Hold tight, we are strong
Stay firm, as we have the resilience to overcome any struggles that we may encounter.


Hold tight, we are as one
Togetherness is our strength, and we will rally together to overcome any obstacles.


Never be too far gone
Do not let yourself get too consumed by the overwhelming emotions or situations that you find yourself in.


Always leave yourself some room to get in
Be open to the unforeseen opportunities, and do not close off yourself to any new experiences or possibilities.


Time will pass then have no doubt
It might not seem to be better now, but time will heal, and the difficult times will be behind us.


We'll send someone to get you out and what then
We will not leave you alone in your difficult times, and we will make sure you get back on track, but what happens after that still remains a question.


And then, then the change
There will come a time when things will change, and nothing will remain the same.


Someone has attached wires to my brain
Someone has interfered with my thoughts and feelings, making me experience things I never intended.


And, oh, the sky is falling
Everything seems to be falling apart, and there seems to be no way out of this chaos.


When all the while we thought for sure that London was calling
Even when we thought everything was going according to plan, we were still far from the truth.


Hold tight, we carry on
Regardless of how tough things might seem, we will persevere and keep moving forward.




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