Holdin On
Saliva [gen-thylon] Lyrics
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Pain and misery my only friend
I raise a toast and I salute the end.
Six feet in the ground is where the living begins.
I got to get on with living or get the hell on with dying.
Shove a million dollars in my pocket but there ain't no pacifying me.
Anyone can see, what's happening to me.
My life's out of reach of my arms but I'm holding on.
I'm breaking at the seams of life but I'm holding on.
I've created a world that is devoid of love.
I'm praying to God and up to Heaven above.
My heart and my soul have turned to push and shove.
It's enough to kill me but it's never enough.
I got to get on with living or get the hell on with dying.
Shove a million dollars in my pocket but there ain't no pacifying me.
Anyone can see, what's happening to me.
My life's out of reach of my arms but I'm holding on.
I'm living in a dream, and no one hears me scream.
I'm breaking at the seams of life but I'm holding on
In Saliva [gen-thylon]'s song "Holdin On," the lyrics depict a person who is struggling with the harsh reality of life. The singer of the song is trapped in a world of pain and misery and has become accustomed to living with it. The lyrics "Pain and misery my only friend" suggest that the singer has accepted the pain and misery as a part of their life. The singer is surrounded by darkness and doesn't see any way out. The lyrics "Six feet in the ground is where the living begins" suggests that the singer believes that death would be a better escape from their circumstances.
Despite the overwhelming sense of hopelessness, the singer is still holding on to life. The lyrics "My life's out of reach of my arms but I'm holding on" indicate that the singer's life is slipping away from them, but they're still trying to hold on. The lyrics "I'm living in a dream, and no one hears me scream. I'm breaking at the seams of life but I'm holding on" suggest that the singer is living in a world of their own, and no one is listening to their cries for help. The singer is close to breaking point, but they're still holding on, refusing to let go.
Overall, the song "Holdin On" is a very relatable and emotional song. The lyrics capture the feeling of being lost and alone in the world and not knowing where to turn. The singer's struggle to hold on to life despite the overwhelming odds is a reflection of the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
The day's reality around the bend.
I'm facing the harsh reality of life that is just around the corner.
Pain and misery my only friend
My life is full of pain and nothing but misery accompanies me in this journey.
I raise a toast and I salute the end.
I'm ready to accept my fate and I raise a glass to embracing the end of my life.
Six feet in the ground is where the living begins.
Death is where true living begins, as it frees us from all the pain and suffering of life.
I got to get on with living or get the hell on with dying.
I have to decide whether I'm going to live life to the fullest or give up and succumb to death.
Shove a million dollars in my pocket but there ain't no pacifying me.
No amount of money can ease my pain and suffering.
Anyone can see, what's happening to me.
My pain and misery are so evident that anyone can see what I'm going through.
My life's out of reach of my arms but I'm holding on.
My life feels like it's out of my control, but I'm determined to hold on and not give up.
I'm living in a dream, and no one hears me scream.
I feel like I'm trapped in a nightmare and no one can hear me cry for help.
I'm breaking at the seams of life but I'm holding on.
Life is breaking me apart, but I'm still trying my best to hold on.
I've created a world that is devoid of love.
I've built a world around me where love is absent.
I'm praying to God and up to Heaven above.
I'm reaching out to God and praying for guidance and help from above.
My heart and my soul have turned to push and shove.
I feel torn between my heart and my soul, as they are constantly battling each other.
It's enough to kill me but it's never enough.
My pain and suffering are enough to make me feel like dying, but they never seem to be enough to end it all.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL ALLEN CROSBY, CHRISTOPHER JON DABALDO, DAVID A. NOVOTNY, JOSEPH SCOTT SAPPINGTON, WAYNE A. SWINNY
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