Holding On
Simple Plan Lyrics


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Once again, i'm falling to my knees
(I try to escape cause i just can't take it)

Now this feeling is spreading like a disease
(I fake another day and the wheel keeps turning)

This place is so pathetic
Doesn't anybody get it
Is there anybody home?
(Is there anybody home?)

There's nothing left
We're just a shadow of what we used to be

In the night there's a fire in my eyes
And this paradise has become a place we've come to cry
When I open your letter, the words make it better
It takes it all away

It keeps me holding on
It keeps me holding on

Here we are, pretending we're ok
(You can say what you want but you still can't fool me)
The life we're living, it's all a masquerade
(I try to smile but i can't remember how)

So how did we get so jaded
Is it so complicated
To not give up on me?

In the night there's a fire in my eyes
And this paradise has become a place we've come to cry
When I open your letter, the words make it better
It takes it all away

It keeps me holding on
Whenever I need you
Wherever I run to
I know where to find you
It keeps me holding on
Whenever I need you
Wherever I run to
I know where to find you

It keeps me holding on
It keeps me holding on

In the night there's a fire in my eyes
And this paradise has become a place we've come to cry
When I open your letter, the words make it better
It takes it all away

It keeps me holding on
Whenever I need you
Wherever I run to
I know where to find you
It keeps me holding on
Whenever I need you
Wherever I run to
I know where to find you





It keeps me holding on

Overall Meaning

Simple Plan's song Holding On is a ballad about the struggle of maintaining hope through trying times. The opening lyrics express the singer's desperation and unease with their current circumstances, falling to their knees and wishing to escape. They feel overwhelmed by a negative environment and question whether anyone else sees things the way they do. The repetition of "Is there anybody home?" can be interpreted as a cry for connection or a search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. Despite feeling like a shadow of their former self, the singer finds solace in a letter from someone they care about. The words lift their spirits and keep them "holding on," providing a glimmer of hope in the darkness.


The chorus repeats the phrase "It keeps me holding on" as a mantra of sorts. The singer relies on the knowledge that they can always find comfort in the letter and the person who wrote it, no matter where they are. The second verse continues to reflect on the facade of contentment in modern society, referencing the "masquerade" of everyday life. The singer questions how things became so bleak and calls for someone to not give up on them. The repetition of "I know where to find you" in the final chorus feels like a promise and a reassurance that no matter what hardships they face, the singer can find strength in the relationship they hold dear.


Overall, Holding On is a message of perseverance and needing something to hold onto in tough times. The letter and the words it contains act as a beacon of hope for the singer, giving them the motivation to keep going even when things are at their worst.


Line by Line Meaning

Once again, i'm falling to my knees
I'm feeling overwhelmed and defeated, as if I have no control over my situation.


Now this feeling is spreading like a disease
This negative feeling is growing and consuming me, taking over my life.


This place is so pathetic Doesn't anybody get it Is there anybody home? (Is there anybody home?)
The environment around me is depressing and no one seems to understand my struggles or offer any support.


There's nothing left We're just a shadow of what we used to be
We have lost everything that made us who we were and we are now just a shell of ourselves.


In the night there's a fire in my eyes And this paradise has become a place we've come to cry When I open your letter, the words make it better It takes it all away It keeps me holding on
Despite everything, the hope and love I have for someone (perhaps a significant other) keeps me strong and helps me through my pain and suffering.


Here we are, pretending we're ok (You can say what you want but you still can't fool me) The life we're living, it's all a masquerade (I try to smile but i can't remember how)
We are putting up a facade, pretending that everything is fine, but deep down we know the truth that our lives are a lie and we are slowly losing ourselves.


So how did we get so jaded Is it so complicated To not give up on me?
We have become cynical and lost faith in the world and ourselves. Can't we just have someone believe in us and not give up?


Whenever I need you Wherever I run to I know where to find you It keeps me holding on
This person who gives me hope and strength is always there for me, no matter where I go or what I do. And that thought keeps me going.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARNOLD LANNI, ARNOLD DAVID LANNI, CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, PIERRE BOUVIER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jérôme

Once again, i'm falling to my knees
(I try to escape cause i just can't take it)

Now this feeling is spreading like a disease
(I fake another day and the wheel keeps turning)

This place is so pathetic
Doesn't anybody get it
Is there anybody home?
(Is there anybody home?)

There's nothing left
We're just a shadow of what we used to be

In the night there's a fire in my eyes
And this paradise has become a place we've come to cry
When I open your letter, the words make it better
It takes it all away

It keeps me holding on
It keeps me holding on

Here we are, pretending we're ok
(You can say what you want but you still can't fool me)
The life we're living, it's all a masquerade
(I try to smile but i can't remember how)

So how did we get so jaded
Is it so complicated
To not give up on me?

In the night there's a fire in my eyes
And this paradise has become a place we've come to cry
When I open your letter, the words make it better
It takes it all away

It keeps me holding on
Whenever I need you
Wherever I run to
I know where to find you
It keeps me holding on
Whenever I need you
Wherever I run to
I know where to find you

It keeps me holding on
It keeps me holding on

In the night there's a fire in my eyes
And this paradise has become a place we've come to cry
When I open your letter, the words make it better
It takes it all away

It keeps me holding on
Whenever I need you
Wherever I run to
I know where to find you
It keeps me holding on
Whenever I need you
Wherever I run to
I know where to find you

It keeps me holding on



All comments from YouTube:

たーと

I'm japanese, but i think this song is masterpiece in music history.
I wish there were many rock bands like Simple Plan in my country.

Thuận Phạm

u guys have One OK Rock.. \m/ i love them !~

Erika Jane Cabuco

yes ONE OK ROCK

Roolynx

dude u have one ok rock, my first story, crossfaith etc, they're awesome af!

Rhem Shue

most Japanese songs makes sense than english songs today in my opinion

Prathamesh Borchate

I love Japanese songs, especially The Spinning Song!

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MESSI THE GOAT

This song is their BEST BUT UNDERAPPRECIATED/UNDERRATED SONG. How i wish they made more songs like this one. Perfect may be my childhood song but Holding On, What If and No Love is my anthem ever since I started to earn my first paycheck. I miss this version of SImple Plan.

AnythingGoesPodcast

simple plan has always inspired me. there aren't many that inspire people simple plan is amazing!

Jéssica Aline vídeos

Tenho paixão por essa música!

Inik Ramone

My favorite song from Simple Plan

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