Holding On
Robotaki & Billboard Lyrics
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What am I supposed to do
Dancing in the middle of your gravity
Can't you see that
We're running in circles again
'Cause' you only care when I walk away
That's why you always have it your way
And you don't even notice
The higher we climb, the harder I fall
And I've been standing right here
You know I've been holding on for too long
Holding on for too long
You've been running away with my love
You know I've been holding on for too long
Oh baby, tell me what's the ending
I'll stick around to be
Stuck in the middle of your gravity
And you don't even notice
The higher we climb, the harder I fall
And I've been standing right here
You know I've been holding on for too long
Holding on for too long
You've been running away with my love
You know I've been holding on too long
We could be so good
You can make it right
We can crash and burn
Make it worth the fight
But you're scared to feel
It's all in your mind
Oh, oh, and you don't even notice
And I've been standing right here
You know I've been holding on for too long
And you don't even notice
The higher we climb, the harder I fall
And I've been standing right here
You know I've been holding on for too long
(Holding on for too long)
(Holding on for too long)
In Robotaki & Billboard's song Holding on, the singer is asking their partner for attention and affection, someone who seems to be taking them for granted. The opening line "Oh baby, won't you shed a light on me" is a plea for their partner to show them some love and attention. The singer is feeling uncertain about the relationship and what to do next, as seen in the line "What am I supposed to do/Dancing in the middle of your gravity." The metaphor of gravity suggests that the singer feels trapped in the relationship, unable to move in any direction.
The chorus reveals the cycle of the relationship, with the partners always "running in circles" and the lyrics "you only care when I walk away/That's why you always have it your way" suggest that the partner only values the singer when they are about to leave. The singer is holding on for too long, but it's clear that the relationship is not sustainable. The line "the higher we climb, the harder I fall" is a metaphor for how much they have invested in the relationship, only for it to come crashing down.
The bridge is where the singer is trying to convince their partner to try and make the relationship work. They believe that they could be good together and that the relationship is worth fighting for. But their partner's fear of feeling anything is holding them back.
Overall, Holding on is a song about a failing relationship, where one partner is taking the other for granted. The singer is uncertain about the future and is looking for their partner to acknowledge their feelings and work towards a more stable relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, won't you shed a light on me
Asking for love and attention from the person they are addressing.
What am I supposed to do
The singer is confused about how to proceed in their relationship.
Dancing in the middle of your gravity
The singer is drawn in by the person they are addressing and feels stuck in their pull.
Can't you see that
The person the artist is addressing is oblivious to their feelings.
We're running in circles again
Their relationship is stuck in a repeating cycle.
'Cause' you only care when I walk away
The person the singer is addressing only seems to care when they threaten to leave.
That's why you always have it your way
The person the singer is addressing is selfish and always gets what they want.
And you don't even notice
The person the artist is addressing is willfully ignorant of the artist's feelings.
The higher we climb, the harder I fall
The more invested they become in their relationship, the more painful it is when it fails.
And I've been standing right here
The artist has been patiently waiting for their relationship to improve.
You know I've been holding on for too long
The singer recognizes that they have been clinging to their relationship for too long.
You've been running away with my love
The person the artist is addressing has been taking advantage of their love and commitment.
Oh baby, tell me what's the ending
The singer is looking for clarity about the future of their relationship.
I'll stick around to be
The singer is willing to stay and support their partner.
Stuck in the middle of your gravity
The singer feels trapped in their partner's emotional pull.
We could be so good
The artist sees the potential for a great relationship with the person they are addressing.
You can make it right
The artist believes that their partner has the power to improve their relationship.
We can crash and burn
The singer recognizes that their relationship might not work out.
Make it worth the fight
The singer believes that their relationship is worth fighting for.
But you're scared to feel
The person the artist is addressing is afraid of getting emotionally invested in their relationship.
It's all in your mind
The artist believes that their partner's emotional distance and reservation is self-imposed.
(Holding on for too long)
The artist is repeating the refrain to emphasize their prolonged emotional limbo.
(Holding on for too long)
Repeats the refrain again for the same reason.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jean Osorio, Mathieu Jomphe-Lepine, Preston Chin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Verse One
Oh baby, wont ya shed a light on me.
What am i supposed to do?
Dancing in the middle of your gravity.
Cant you see that were running in circles again?
Cause you only care when i walk away.
Thats why you always have it your way.
Chorus
You dont even notice..,
The higher I climb, the harder i fall.
And Ive been standing right here
You know Ive been holding on for too long
Holding on for too long
Youve been running away with your love
You know Ive been holding on for too long
Verse Two
Oh baby tell me whats the ending
I'll stick around to be
Stuck in the middle of your gravity
Chorus
And you dont even notice
The higher we climb, the harder I fall
And Ive been standing right here
You know Ive been holding on for too long
Holding on for too long
Youve been running away with your love
You know Ive been holding on for too long
Bridge
We could be so good
You can make it right
We could crash and burn
Make it worth the fight
But youre scared to feel
Its all in your mind
You dont even notice
And Ive been standing right here
You know Ive been holding on for too long
Chorus
You dont even notice
The higher i climb, the harder i fall
And Ive been standing right here
You know Ive been holding on for too long
@kometanifan1326
Man... I love this soooo much!
@leefiey13
2:28 these chords, just lovely!
@jayb8571
YES
@Nillowo
I can’t describe how amazing this song is. Just absolutely incredible, actually makes me want to dance lol. it sounds like a masterpiece to me
@_atharva
Amazing, just amazing. I do not know or understand why this is not more popular.
@opalmirage
my favorite from the album
@KIUUVE
We could be so good
You can make it right
We can crash and burn
Make it worth the fight
But you're scared to feel
It's all in your mind
@vaishika3846
Amazing song!
@suuusiee
I’m definitely gonna listen to this in my car through Spotify!
@herbertcustodio3394
Love this!❤️