I'll Be Holding On
Snowy White Lyrics


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You said you need a change of scene
I think I know just what you mean
Then you turned your head, walked away
I've been standing in the shadows ever since that day

You said you wanted to be free
You did not like the change in me
Did you really think I'd let you go
I'll be waiting for the chance to try once more

When you're feeling down
I'll still be around
I'll be holding on
I'll be holding on
I'll be holding on
I'll be holding on

The grass seems greener over there
But don't burn the bridge until you're sure
In the silence of my lonely room
I'll be waiting for you to change your tune

You can cheat me blind
I don't mind
I'll be holding on
I'll be holding on
I'll be holding on
I'll be holding on

When you're feeling down
I'll still be around
I'll be holding on
I'll be holding on




I'll be holding on
I'll be holding on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Snowy White's song "I'll Be Holding On" speak of a situation where one partner in a relationship wants something different or wants to end things. The singer is left standing in the shadows after their partner has walked away, but they are not yet ready to give up. They understand that their partner wants a change of scene and wants to be free, but they still hold onto the hope that things can work out between them. The singer is willing to wait for a chance to try once more, even if their partner decides to cheat them blind.


The singer recognizes that their partner may think the grass is greener on the other side, but they caution them not to burn bridges until they are sure. In the silence of their lonely room, the singer waits for their partner to change their tune. The repetition of the lyrics "I'll be holding on" emphasizes the singer's willingness to wait and hold onto hope for the relationship, even in difficult times.


Overall, "I'll Be Holding On" speaks to the universal experience of wanting something that may not be within one's immediate grasp. It captures the feeling of being caught between hope and uncertainty, and the tension of waiting for another person's decision.


Line by Line Meaning

You said you need a change of scene
You told me that you were bored and needed a different environment.


I think I know just what you mean
I understand what you meant to say and I am aware of the situation.


Then you turned your head, walked away
You turned your face and left me without any explanation.


I've been standing in the shadows ever since that day
I have been alone, brooding, and living in your memory since the day you left.


You said you wanted to be free
You told me that you desired to be uncommitted and have no restraints.


You did not like the change in me
You disliked the changes I made in myself and how I treated you.


Did you really think I'd let you go
Did you seriously believe that I wouldn't make an effort to keep you by my side?


I'll be waiting for the chance to try once more
I am willing to wait patiently for the opportunity to make amends and start over with you.


The grass seems greener over there
You might think that other places or people are better than what you have now.


But don't burn the bridge until you're sure
But don't make hasty decisions and burn the bridges behind you before questioning what you really desire.


In the silence of my lonely room
I am all alone in my quiet room with no one to comfort me.


I'll be waiting for you to change your tune
I am waiting for you to change your mind and come back to me.


You can cheat me blind
Even if you deceive me completely and leave with no explanation,


I don't mind
I wouldn't care, I would still hold onto you and not let go.


When you're feeling down
When you're sad or feeling low,


I'll still be around
I will still be by your side, supporting and encouraging you.


I'll be holding on
I will grasp onto the relationship and not give up on it.


I'll be holding on
I won't let go and will keep fighting for the relationship.


I'll be holding on
I will keep hanging on until we can resolve our issues and be together again.


I'll be holding on
No matter what, I will still hold onto you.




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Comments from YouTube:

Enrique Treviño

Snowy is one of the most underrated musicians of all time, he has at least 10 hits that should had been known worlwide !!!!

Jose Alves barbosa

Grande Guitarrista e Cantor
Fantástico, Exelente.

Андрей Кривонос

Конечно, это хорошее настроение и позитив.. А с 3'40 сек. гитара просто накрывает.. И становится вообще комфортно.. Спасибо.

robbin bazinet

Very melodic great song. Love the whole band. Sorry I never got to Snowy live...

musicman7222

can't get enough blues and he's one of the best

pop marius

Great voice.Great music....

Alex

Snowy is amazing!!!!!!

Josė Maximiano Gomes

Blues da melhor qualidade.

Владимир Размерийа

Шикарно спасибо

Arthur RJ Racing

Great track

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