Holding On
Steve Winwood Lyrics

Used to live in the danger zone
I used to live dangerously, always on the edge of something bad happening

Any day it could get too rough
I was always aware that things could quickly get out of hand and become difficult to handle

Now I'm glad I kept holding on
I'm grateful that I held on to the hope that things could get better

Now I'm glad I had soul enough
I'm grateful that I had the strength of character to persevere through tough times

You turned night into day
You showed me the light in the darkness, giving me hope and joy

And showed me how my soul could sing
You inspired my spirit in such a way that I felt rejuvenated and alive

You took my hurt away
You healed me of my emotional wounds and pain

And showed me love conquers anything
You demonstrated that love is the most powerful force in the world, capable of overcoming any obstacle

When two hearts both feel the same
When two people share a mutual and genuine love for each other

There's a way to beat the game
There's a way to overcome the challenges and hardships that life presents us with

Holding on now I'm standing in the light
I'm holding on to my hope and faith, and it's helping me see the positivity and beauty in life

Holding on and this time I'll get it right
I'm not giving up, I'll keep fighting until I get it right this time

Holding on every day and every night
I'm persevering and holding on to my hope and faith 24/7, every day and night

Fall asleep in your lover's arms
Sleeping in the embrace of someone you love and feel safe with

And it's just like it ought to be
It feels perfect and right

Just be thankful she keeps you warm
Be grateful for the love and comfort your significant other provides

In a world where there's nothing free
In a world that can be hard and unforgiving, love is a precious gift that must be cherished

Give her love every day
Show your significant other your love and appreciation every single day

And pay attention when she dreams
Listen to and support your partner's hopes and dreams

And she'll be good to you
When you treat your significant other with love and respect, she will reciprocate and treat you well

Cause sometimes love is just what it seems
Sometimes what you see is what you get when it comes to love, and that's a beautiful thing

See the mountain water keep flowing down
Observe the constant flow of nature, like a river that keeps moving forward

Into streams
Into smaller bodies of water that feed and nourish the land

Now it holds on forever
Nature will continue to exist and thrive for eternity

We'll be holding on forever
We can also persevere and hold on to our hopes, dreams, and love for eternity

People should searching all night long
People spend hours upon hours searching for a reason to live, for something that gives them purpose

For a reason to help them live
For a cause or belief that gives them a sense of meaning and fulfillment

And I do hope they hear the song
I hope that through my music, people can find inspiration, hope, and joy

Get through take and you get to give
If you can push through the tough times, you'll be able to give back to those you love and those in need

It can be in a smile
Love, hope, and positivity can be expressed through a simple smile

It can be there in a touch
Love, comfort, and support can also be felt through a gentle touch

It warms the world a while
Small acts of kindness and love can bring warmth and light to the world, even if just for a moment

When it's love it can't be too much
You can never have too much love in your life