Holdin
Soul II Soul Lyrics


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In my imagination running wild
I feel the time has passed us by
Staying in my mind all the time
Just like the endless beat, that beat
That flows in time, the maze of life is so difficult
I doubt what the children to run and fight
Respecter's in the eyes of the beholder who sees that
Fun that will come when the sun shines
Together living in unity there's no need to fight
The rough society,
I know the time will be here
Again when the chances are thin
And you know it will lead to the end

Bambalella, bambe, lella
Bambalella, bambe, lella

I keep this dream in my memory
In my mind for a long time you see
I hope the day will come sometimes when
I know the stories to be told
We'll tell the stories to the young and old
Both children who grow together in school
Oh now I wish the time we will come that the dreams
That I dream will last for a long time.

Pull me up - pull me up
Pull me up - pull me up
Pull me up - pull me up

Oh I feel so magical, that I feel the temptation running
Through my veins. Well if together in happiness and
I know the time, the time will come to this
As long as there holding on
Holding
Holding
Holding
Holding

Well imagine yourself in a large open space
No communication and no one to raise for you to be in this predicament in
Time.
We'll leave our imaginations
Open wide so before the floods
The storms may raise
There should be a bride today
Well on that day we shall live together as one, happily under the sun

Bambalella, bamba, lella




Bambalella, bamba, lella
Bambalella, bamba, lella

Overall Meaning

The song "Holdin' On" by Soul II Soul has an expansive yet wistful tone to it, and the lyrics reflect that. The opening lines express a sense of detached thinking and a hint of regret, as if the singer is feeling overwhelmed by the rush of time that has passed them by. The lyrics talk about the difficulty of life, the challenges that the children of the future will face, and the importance of unity rather than fighting. There is a sense of longing for a better world, where everyone is happy and hopeful.


Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the phrase "Bambalella, bamba, lella", which appears to be a nonsense phrase. However, some have speculated that it could be a reference to a Brazilian dance called the "samba", and the Latin influence is indeed present in the song's instrumentation.


The second verse of the song expresses a desire to preserve memories and pass along stories to future generations, emphasizing the importance of education and unity in creating a better world. The bridge of the song shifts into a more upbeat, positive tone, with the singer expressing hope for the future and faith that everything will work out in the end.


Overall, "Holdin' On" by Soul II Soul is a song that reflects on the ups and downs of life, and emphasizes the need for unity and positivity in the face of adversity. The lyrics are well-crafted and thought-provoking, and the instrumentation is rich and dynamic.


Line by Line Meaning

In my imagination running wild
I have a vivid imagination, which sometimes gets increasingly unrealistic.


I feel the time has passed us by
I feel as though time has flown by, and I haven't accomplished much.


Staying in my mind all the time
This thought or idea is always in my mind, it never leaves my head.


Just like the endless beat, that beat
This thought is like an endless beat, with no stops or breaks.


That flows in time, the maze of life is so difficult
Life can be difficult and complicated, with its twists and turns.


I doubt what the children to run and fight
I question why children need to fight and be competitive with one another.


Respecter's in the eyes of the beholder who sees that
The way one perceives respect depends on their individual values and beliefs.


Fun that will come when the sun shines
Life can be enjoyable when things are going well.


Together living in unity there's no need to fight
When people come together in harmony and agreement, there is no need for conflict.


The rough society, I know the time will be here
I am aware that society can be tough and challenging, but I believe that things will ultimately improve.


Again when the chances are thin, and you know it will lead to the end
In times of hardship, hope may seem scarce, but it is important to recognize that these struggles have a natural conclusion.


I keep this dream in my memory
This dream is important to me and I have committed it to memory.


In my mind for a long time you see
This dream has been with me for a long time and I have often thought about it.


I hope the day will come sometimes when
I hope that in the future, my dream will come true.


I know the stories to be told
When my dream comes true, there will be stories to tell about it.


We'll tell the stories to the young and old
Everyone, old or young, will be able to hear and appreciate these stories.


Both children who grow together in school
Children who go to school together will be able to witness this dream coming true.


Oh now I wish the time we will come that the dreams
I am hoping that my dreams will come true.


That I dream will last for a long time.
I hope that when the dreams come true, they will continue to be a part of my life for a long time.


Pull me up - pull me up
I need someone to help me, to lift me up.


Oh I feel so magical, that I feel the temptation running Through my veins.
I feel great- like I can do anything. I am feeling energized.


Well if together in happiness and I know the time, the time will come to this
If people come together and are happy, we can make it happen- we can make our dreams come true.


As long as there holding on
If people retain their confidence and hope, anything is possible.


Holding
Holding onto one's confidence and hope despite the difficulties encountered.


Holding
Persisting, continuing with hope and determination.


Holding
Retaining one's optimism and hope, even in the face of hardship.


Well imagine yourself in a large open space
Imagine that you are in an open stretch of land, with nothing around you.


No communication and no one to raise for you to be in this predicament in Time.
You are alone, without anyone to talk to or help you out in this challenging situation.


We'll leave our imaginations Open wide so before the floods The storms may raise
We should use our imaginations to their full extent, so that we may prepare for any impending hardship.


There should be a bride today Well on that day we shall live together as one, happily under the sun
On that day, we will all live and be happy together.


Bambalella, bamba, lella
Non-lexical vocables used as background music.


Bambalella, bamba, lella
Non-lexical vocables used as background music.


Bambalella, bamba, lella
Non-lexical vocables used as background music.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LAW, ROMEO

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Comments from YouTube:

@yzerbloke

Soul II Soul went over the pond with this album and the USA embraced it with open arms as it was a unique (UK) style of soul and it even went viral worldwide. Jazzy B went from dole to soul and showed everyone what you can create from nothing. Jazzy B to me sits at the top table for me for innovated British soul music and I feel totally proud to say it. Like all the greatest innovaters, they all start from nothing and with some coupled with hardship. This is also reflected in the Classical music. Hats off to Jazzy B.

@jerronwiltz4760

This is my favorite song from soul to soul. One of the best songs true classic!!!!!

@alanmee3978

STILL AMAZEBALLS AFTER ALL THESE YEARS.
BIG LOVE JAZZIE XXX

@ghostoffelakuti

Man, I miss my clubbing days 1989-1996...

@richardmbowman

This one of the funkiest songs I've ever heard. And I've heard many. As well, a great musical performance. An excellent composition. Soul II Soul, "a funky bass, a lovin' race....."

@michaelkent5717

Surely one of the greatest soul albums of all time,saw them at the brick stone Academy they were awesome,this my favourite tune on album,be fair the whole album is sick.

@250hcca

Luv this whole album!I I'm old school! @ 41

@rarebully

One of my favourite all time tracks. Just dig the lyrics, the beat, how uplifting this song is . A track which makes you feel glad to be alive.

@richardmbowman

Yes.  Jus' yes....

@DocBrown3000

Damn.. Haven't heard this in years. Love it.

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