holding back the years
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Holding back the years
Thinking of the fear I've had so long
When somebody hears
Listen to the fear that's gone
Strangled by the wishes of pater
Hoping for the arms of mater
Get to me the sooner or later
Holding back the tears
Chance for me to escape from all I know
Holding back the tears
'Cause nothing here has grown
I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all those years
Nothing had the chance to be good
Nothing ever could, yeah

I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on, so tight

Well I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all of those years
And nothing had the chance to be good
'Cause nothing ever could

I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on

Holding
Holding
Holding
Holding

I said





It's all I have today
It's all I have to say

Overall Meaning

The song "Holding Back The Years" by Simply Red is a reflection of the pain and struggle of the singer who has been carrying his fears for a long time. He is hoping that someone would hear him out and help him overcome his fears. However, he has been strangled by the wishes of his father and is hoping to find comfort in the arms of his mother. The singer is waiting for someone to help him escape from all he knows, indicating that he is not satisfied with his current situation. He has wasted all his tears and years waiting for something good to happen, but nothing ever did. The singer is holding on so tight, stopping himself from shedding any more tears.


The lyrics are full of melancholy and a sense of longing for something better. The singer is unable to move on from his past, and his fears are keeping him from experiencing life to the fullest. The repetition of the phrase "I'll keep holding on" indicates a sense of determination to keep going, even though the singer is struggling.


Overall, "Holding Back The Years" is a poignant and emotional song that resonates with many people who are struggling with their fears and emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Holding back the years
Reflecting on the past and the pain that has been hidden away


Thinking of the fear I've had so long
Contemplating the worries that have haunted me for quite some time


When somebody hears
If only someone could listen


Listen to the fear that's gone
Hear me out about the fears that I have overcome


Strangled by the wishes of pater
Feeling suffocated by the expectations of my father


Hoping for the arms of mater
Longing for the comfort of my mother's embrace


Get to me the sooner or later
I hope to find that comfort eventually


Holding back the tears
Suppressing the urge to cry


Chance for me to escape from all I know
An opportunity for me to leave behind what is familiar


'Cause nothing here has grown
Because nothing has improved over time


I've wasted all my tears
I've cried so much already


Wasted all those years
I've spent too much time dwelling on the past


Nothing had the chance to be good
Nothing had the opportunity to become better


Nothing ever could, yeah
Things may never improve


I'll keep holding on
I will persist and endure


I'll keep holding on, so tight
I will hold on firmly to hope


Well I've wasted all my tears
I've cried enough already


And nothing had the chance to be good
Things never got better


I'll keep holding on
I will keep enduring and remaining hopeful


It's all I have today
Hope is all I have at this moment


It's all I have to say
This is the only message I have to convey




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mick Hucknall, Neil Moss

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@hagenholzmann

Who's still listening to this in 2023?

@karynneal5277

This song makes me cry like a baby but makes me wanna keep holding on for my son I’m a single mom who’s struggling with mental illness and dark thoughts and my life is all out of shape and everyday it seems nothing goes right or gets better and I think like why can’t I just go to a better place but then I think about my son but I was on YouTube just up couldn’t sleep doing applications and praying and this song came on I’m sorry to write my long story

@treborrobert2

Karyn Neal , I hope you find happiness. Enjoy the special time you have with your son

@christymccline5794

Karyn please hold on and try to be strong. Pray that God gives you the strength to overcome these trying times that you are going through. I will pray for you and your son. Things will get better. Don't give up🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@zorantosic1377

Dear Karyn ... Life is deeper than any challenge. Do not ever give up, never. The challenge is just a test of your persistence, will, faith. I do Yoga therapy with people who have various mental challenges and the results are great. If I can help you in any way, leave a message ... an e-mail address and I'll send you a program I'm doing with people here in England. Of course, everything is free. I don't sell anything....

@thailanguagechallenge4498

Bless you Karyn. You and your son are worth everything...

@pr9062

Just keep on going and give that son everything you have...your soul will grow.
Fear is your greatest enemy and your greatest teacher.
You will not be unhappy forever.

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@chadsanders6658

I remember me and my wife got into a argument, I took a drive to cool off and I hread this song on the radio. I had too apologize to her, this song is deep, it touched the soul

@spoda81

That's the stuff that makes a marriage work it's a give and take encounter, My wife and I are going on 37 years together and it only gets better when you can agree to disagree

@pritimapandya2032

Yes! Tune

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