Senses Fail is a post-hardcore/pop-punk band formed in Ridgewood, New Jerse… Read Full Bio ↴Senses Fail is a post-hardcore/pop-punk band formed in Ridgewood, New Jersey in 2002. The band's original lineup consisted of James "Buddy" Nielsen, Dan Trapp, Dave Miller, Garrett Zablocki, and Mike Glita. The band released their debut EP From the Depths of Dreams with a limited 300 copy run on August 13, 2002, through ECA Records. It was then reissued through their new label Drive-Thru Records on April 29, 2003 with two bonus tracks, "Handguns and Second Chances" and "The Ground Folds (acoustic)." Two years later their debut album Let It Enfold You was released, on September 7, 2004, through Vagrant. This album had two popular singles, Buried a Lie and Rum Is for Drinking, Not for Burning - music videos were recorded for both songs.

In 2005 guitarist Dave Miller left the band and was replaced by Heath Saraceno, formerly of Midtown. The band's second full-length album, Still Searching, was released in 2006. They joined Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos in support of the album. Mike Glita then left the band the following year and Jason Black, also a member of Hot Water Music, joined initially as a temporary replacement but ended up remaining in the band. Their third album, Life Is Not a Waiting Room, was released in 2008. Heath Saraceno then left the band after their appearance at the 2009 Warped Tour and was replaced by Zack Roach, also guitarist of post-rock band Spirit of the Stairs.

Senses Fail's fourth album The Fire was released October 25, 2010 through UK label Hassle Records and elsewhere through Vagrant the following day. In February 2011, Garrett Zablocki left the band to attend college and was replaced by Matt Smith, also guitarist for Strike Anywhere.

Hold On
Senses Fail Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

I take a final breath, breath it in my lungs
'Cause everything I've done has made me numb
If I had just one wish, it'd be to let this out
So let go

And late at night I wonder
Am I lightning lacking thunder?
A cabaret marque

Just flashing lights flickering a tease
Inviting freaks to a fantasy
A baited switch and blurry dream
But inside there's no skin to see

I'm not giving up
I'm not giving up

I take a final breath, breath it in my lungs
'Cause everything I've done has made me numb
If I had just one wish, it'd be to let this out (so let this out)
Now hold on, so hold on
But I'm still struggling I need to let this out
So let go

Cause heaven knows I've got hell for home
A fallen angel looking for a rope
I'm standing outside the pearly gates
But no one is calling my name

I'm not giving up
I'm not giving up

I take a final breath, breath it in my lungs
'Cause everything I've done has made me numb
If I had just one wish, it'd be to let this out (So let this out)
Now hold on, so hold on
But I'm still struggling I need to let this out
So let go

I've got to somehow let this go
Or I never will feel whole

I take a final breath, breath it in my lungs
'Cause everything I've done has made me numb
If I had just one wish, it'd be to let this out (so let this out)
I hold on, I hold on

I take a final breath, breath it in my lungs
'Cause everything I've done has made me numb
If I had just one wish, it'd be to let this out (so let this out)

I hold on, so hold on
But I'm still struggling I need to let go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Senses Fail's song "Hold On" express feelings of numbness, desperation, and a desire to let go. The first verse presents the idea that the singer has become emotionally desensitized due to their past actions. They wish to release these emotions but must first take one final breath. The second verse compares the singer to a performer on a stage, putting on a facade for the world while feeling like they are lacking true substance within them. The chorus repeats the desire to let go and to hold on, indicating a struggle between these two desires. The second half of the song presents the singer as someone who is lost and seeking answers. They feel like they are standing at the gates of heaven but are not being recognized. They ultimately realize that they must let go in order to feel whole.

Overall, the lyrics to "Hold On" convey a sense of inner turmoil and conflict, with a resolution that comes from releasing pent-up emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

I take a final breath, breath it in my lungs
I'm taking a deep breath to gather courage and face my fears

'Cause everything I've done has made me numb
All my past mistakes have left me with no emotions

If I had just one wish, it'd be to let this out
I wish I could express my inner turmoil and pain

So let go
I need to release my emotions and be free

And late at night I wonder
I often ponder about my life and its purpose

Am I lightning lacking thunder?
Am I all show and no substance?

A cabaret marque
My life is just a show for others to watch

Just flashing lights flickering a tease
I'm just teasing others with my fake persona

Inviting freaks to a fantasy
I'm attracting people with my false facade

A baited switch and blurry dream
My life is confusing and misleading

But inside there's no skin to see
I have no genuine self and everything is a mask

Cause heaven knows I've got hell for home
My personal life is chaotic and painful

A fallen angel looking for a rope
I'm searching for a way to get out of my misery

I'm standing outside the pearly gates
I'm ready to move on and be happy

But no one is calling my name
I feel ignored and insignificant

I've got to somehow let this go
I must find a way to release my pain and hurt

Or I never will feel whole
Unless I let go, I'll always feel incomplete

I hold on, I hold on
Despite my struggles, I still cling to hope

But I'm still struggling I need to let go
Although it's difficult, I must release my pain

Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ADAM WATTS, ANDREW CREIGHTON DODD, JULIA PIERCE, SZATANIA NIA ENEA, PYRENA RENA ENEA, MIRANDA MILLER, ANASTASIA LOVELIS, GANNIN DUANE ARNOLD, JASON BLACK, BRIAN MCTERNAN, JAMES NIELSEN, DAN TRAPP, GREGG WATTENBERG, GARRETT ZABLOCKI

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS