Winwood released a new album "Nine Lives" on April 29, 2008, and started a tour with Tom Petty and others in May 2008.
Hold On
Steve Winwood Lyrics
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When you're falling down to the ground
Hold on to me when you feel like
When you feel like you can't go on
Don't be afraid I'll never refuse you
Playing with a broken heart that's lame again
Don't be ashamed to reach out and take my helping hand
All you got to do is
Hold on to me when you're falling
Hold on to me when you're falling down
Hold on to me when you're falling down to the ground.
(Hold on to me when you're falling, hold on to me when you're falling)
Reach out to me when you're crying
When you're crying out in the rain
Reach out to me when you feel like when you
Feel like you can't stand the pain.
Don't be ashamed to hold your head up
Walking to this state of mind ain't' no big deal
Don't be afraid to reach out and there's a friendly sky
Take your clue. all you've got to do is
Hold on to me
Steve Winwood’s song “Hold On” has a simple but powerful message of offering support and encouragement to someone who is struggling. The lyrics describe an invitation to hold on to someone who is falling down or feeling like they can’t go on. The verses are full of compassionate reassurance to those who are feeling alone, ashamed, or brokenhearted. Winwood offers a helping hand to those who are struggling, demonstrating that it’s easy to be free when you hold on to someone who cares.
The chorus provides the song’s title and a repeating hook that reinforces the theme of the song. The phrase “hold on to me” is a strong metaphor for being there for someone who needs support during difficult times. The verses build on this metaphor to describe specific situations where someone might need a hand to hold onto. The lyrics invite the listener to reach out when they are crying, feeling like they can’t stand the pain, or walking in a state of mind that is no big deal. In each case, Winwood offers himself as a friendly, encouraging presence to lift the other person up.
Overall, “Hold On” is a song about empathy, kindness, and emotional support. It offers a simple message that can touch anyone who is going through a tough time. The lyrics encourage listeners to be there for each other, offering a helping hand to anyone who needs it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on to me when you're falling
When life is tough and you're spiraling downward, hold onto me for support.
When you're falling down to the ground
Even when you feel like you're about to hit rock bottom, keep holding onto me.
Hold on to me when you feel like
Whenever you feel like giving up or can't find the strength to carry on, hold onto me.
When you feel like you can't go on
When you've hit a wall and can't see a path forward, hold onto me for guidance.
Don't be afraid I'll never refuse you
I won't judge, turn you away or make you feel bad for needing help.
Playing with a broken heart that's lame again
It's not worth playing games with someone's heart when they're hurt and vulnerable.
Don't be ashamed to reach out and take my helping hand
There's no reason to feel embarrassed or guilty for accepting help when it's offered.
It's so easy to be, to be free,
Life can be simple and unburdened if we allow ourselves to be helped and supported.
All you got to do is
The solution is simple
Hold on to me when you're falling
Hold onto me when you feel like you're losing control.
Hold on to me when you're falling down
Hold onto me, even when it feels like you're falling down.
Hold on to me when you're falling down to the ground.
Don't let go of me, even when you feel like you're about to hit the ground.
(Hold on to me when you're falling, hold on to me when you're falling)
Keep reminding yourself to hold onto me when things get tough.
Reach out to me when you're crying
When you're sad and alone, don't be afraid to ask for my help.
When you're crying out in the rain
Sometimes life is hard and it feels like bad things happen even when we're doing everything right.
Reach out to me when you feel like when you
Whenever you feel like you're barely keeping it together, reach out to me.
Feel like you can't stand the pain.
When the pain feels unbearable and overwhelming, don't suffer alone.
Don't be ashamed to hold your head up
Don't let shame or guilt stop you from reaching out for help.
Walking to this state of mind ain't' no big deal
It's not a big deal to ask for help or admit when we're struggling.
Don't be afraid to reach out and there's a friendly sky
There are people in the world who are kind and who will offer support if you ask for it.
Take your clue. all you've got to do is
Here's your sign - hold onto me for help and trust me.
Hold on to me
This is the simple message of the song - hold onto me for support, love, and guidance.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JIM CAPALDI, STEVE WINWOOD
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