holding back the years
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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
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
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.
@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