Holding On and Letting Go
Ross Copperman Lyrics
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Is anybody listening?
Does anybody really know?
If it's the end of our beginning
A cry, a rush from one breath
Is all we're waiting for
Sometimes the one we're taking
Changes every one before
It's everything you wanted
It's everything you don't
It's one door swinging open
And one door swinging closed
Some prayers find an answer
Some prayers never know
We're holding on and letting go
Sometimes we're holding angels
And we never even know
Don't know if we'll make it
But we know, we just can't let it show
It's everything you wanted
It's everything you don't
It's one door swinging open
And one door swinging closed
Some prayers find an answer
Some prayers never know
We're holding on and letting go
Yeah, letting go
It's everything you wanted
It's everything you don't
It's one door swinging open
And one door swinging closed
Some prayers find an answer
Some prayers never know
We're holding on and letting go
Oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
It's everything you wanted
It's everything you don't
It's one door swinging open
And one door swinging closed
Some prayers find an answer
Some prayers never know
We're holding on and letting go
The song "Holding On and Letting Go" by Ross Copperman explores the complex emotions that arise when we encounter change, uncertainty, and loss in our lives. The first few lines of the song reveal a sense of loneliness and longing for connection, as the singer asks if anybody is out there and listening. The lyrics then suggest that the singer is grappling with some kind of major transition or turning point, and they're not sure what lies ahead. The phrase "if it's the end of our beginning" implies that something significant has come to a close, perhaps a relationship, a job, or a stage of life, and now the singer must navigate a new path forward.
The song's chorus focuses on the push-and-pull between holding on and letting go. The singer acknowledges the conflicting desires that arise when we face change: we want to cling to what we know and love, but we also need to release what no longer serves us so we can make room for something new. This tension is reflected in the image of one door swinging open and another closing shut. The lines "some prayers find an answer, some prayers never know" highlight the uncertainty of this process, as we can't always predict or control the outcomes of our choices. Overall, the song presents a raw, honest portrayal of the emotional rollercoaster that can come with transitions and endings.
Line by Line Meaning
Is anybody out there?
Asking if there is someone who can hear us, a cry for help.
Is anybody listening?
Wishing for someone who can understand and pay attention to us.
Does anybody really know?
Questioning if anyone truly knows what we're going through or feeling.
If it's the end of our beginning
Wondering if the end of one thing marks the beginning of something else.
A cry, a rush from one breath
Expressing that sometimes our deepest desires can be condensed into a single breath, an outburst that we can't contain.
Is all we're waiting for
Hoping that the universe can hear our prayers and answer them with swift grace.
Sometimes the one we're taking
Acknowledging that every decision we make, no matter how small, can change our lives forever.
Changes every one before
Realizing that every action can cause a ripple effect, impacting our past, present, and future selves.
It's everything you wanted
Life sometimes gives us what we crave, fulfilling our desires.
It's everything you don't
Other times, life shows us what we didn't expect, exposing us to new challenges.
It's one door swinging open
Opportunities arise and present themselves to us.
And one door swinging closed
However, some doors inevitably close, letting go of opportunities we once held dear.
Some prayers find an answer
Our deepest wishes can come true, giving us the answers we seek.
Some prayers never know
But not every prayer can be answered, leaving us with unanswered questions.
We're holding on and letting go
We must learn to hold on to what's important, while also learning to let go of things that are no longer serving us.
Sometimes we're holding angels
We may already have the support we need, even if we don't realize it.
And we never even know
We may miss out on key opportunities or support if we don't stay aware and present in the moment.
Don't know if we'll make it
Uncertainty lingers, reminding us that we can't predict the future with certainty.
But we know, we just can't let it show
Despite the anxiety, we keep going and maintain our composure, knowing that we must stay strong and endure.
Yeah, letting go
Important to acknowledge that sometimes we must let go of the things in life that no longer serve us or bring us joy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROSS COPPERMAN, JON NITE
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