Braun went on to have a successful solo career, but one of his most famous works is a collaboration with saxophonist Boney James, as they did a duet off the remake of the Hugh Masekela classic "Grazin' in the Grass".
In addition to his solo career, Braun also plays in the band BWB, with saxophonist Kirk Whalum and guitarist Norman Brown. In 2005, he and saxophonist Richard Elliot co-founded a new label, ARTizen Music Group.
Rick's first trumpet actually belonged to his brother, Curt. Curt performed in his high school marching band but gave up playing the trumpet after high school. One day, young Rick found it in his big brother's closet and started to play with it. Obviously, things progressed from there!
Holdin' Back the Years
Rick Braun Lyrics
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Thinking of the fear I've had so long
When somebody hears
Listen to the fear that's gone
Strangled by the wishes of pater
Hoping for the arms of mater
Get to me the sooner or later
Chance for me to escape from all I know
Holding back the tears
'Cause nothing here has grown
I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all those years
Nothing had the chance to be good
Nothing ever could, yeah
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on, so tight
Well I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all of those years
And nothing had the chance to be good
'Cause nothing ever could
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
Holding
Holding
Holding
Holding
I said
It's all I have today
It's all I have to say
The lyrics to Rick Braun's song "Holdin' Back the Years" describe a person who has been living in fear for a very long time. The fear has strangled them and they have been caught up in their own wishes and hopes for their parents. They have been holding back the tears and are looking for a chance to escape from everything they know. Despite this, the person keeps holding on, they keep trying and they keep fighting to get through their tough times, no matter how hard it may be. The lyrics show a person's struggle with mental health, family expectations, and the challenges of growing up.
The song's chorus emphasizes the message of holding on even when the going gets tough. The person is holding back tears and fears, but they are also holding on to hope and perseverance. The lyrics show that even though the person may have wasted time in the past, they still have the strength to keep fighting for a better future. The repetition of the phrase "holding on" creates a sense of strength and determination, which is ultimately what the song is about.
In conclusion, "Holdin' Back the Years" describes the struggles of a person fighting against their own fears and expectations. The song is a message of hope and perseverance and encourages people to hold on, no matter how difficult the circumstances may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding back the years
Refraining from moving forward in life
Thinking of the fear I've had so long
Recalling the fear that has hindered progress for a long time
When somebody hears, Listen to the fear that's gone
When someone listens to the story of the past fears, they will comprehend the struggle of overcoming
Strangled by the wishes of pater
Constricted by the paternal wishes
Hoping for the arms of mater
Aspiring for comfort from maternal warmth
Get to me the sooner or later
It will come to me one day, regardless of how long it takes
Holding back the tears, Chance for me to escape from all I know
Suppressing emotions to have an opportunity to break free from the current status quo
Holding back the tears, 'Cause nothing here has grown
Dissatisfaction with the lack of progress in the current situation
I've wasted all my tears, Wasted all those years
All the time that was spent dwelling on past fears and disappointments
Nothing had the chance to be good, Nothing ever could, yeah
The chances to make things good never occurred
I'll keep holding on, I'll keep holding on
Continuing to persevere through struggles
I'll keep holding on, so tight
Holding on tightly to hope and perseverance
Well I've wasted all my tears, Wasted all of those years
Echoing the sentiment of wasted time
'Cause nothing had the chance to be good, 'Cause nothing ever could
Recognizing the inherent difficulty in finding positive outcomes
Holding, Holding, Holding, Holding
Continuing to withhold emotions and persevere
It's all I have today, It's all I have to say
Realizing that the past cannot be changed and embracing the present as a way forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mick Hucknall, Neil Moss
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