I Can't Hold Back
Survivor Lyrics
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Turn the pages of desire
Now it's time to trade those dreams
For the rush of passion's fire
I can feel you tremble when we touch
And I feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us
I've been holding back the night
I'm gonna try with all my might
To make this story line come true
Can ya feel me tremble when we touch
Can ya feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us
This love affair can't wait
I can't hold back, I'm on the edge
(I can't hold back)
You voice explodes inside my head
I can't hold back, I won't back down
Girl it's too late to turn back now
Another shooting star goes by
And in the night the silence speaks to you and I
And now the time has come at last
Don't let the moment run too fast
I can feel you tremble when we touch
And I feel the hand of fate reaching out to both of us
There's a story in my eyes, turn the pages of desire
Now it's time to trade those dreams
For the rush of passion's fire
I can't hold back, I'm on the edge
(I can't hold back)
You voice explodes inside my head
I can't hold back, I won't back down
Girl it's too late to turn back now
In "I Can't Hold Back," Survivor sings of a palpable passion between two individuals. The singer is ready to give up on their dreams and instead embrace the fiery rush of an all-consuming love affair. Fate is at play and there's a sense of urgency to seize the moment before it's too late. The lyrics encourage living in the now, having faith in the power of love, and not holding back in pursuing one's desires. The song speaks to the overwhelming feeling that comes with a strong attraction, and the willingness to throw caution to the wind to pursue it.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 1984 as part of the "Vital Signs" album. It was written by Jim Peterik, the lead vocalist of the band, who also co-wrote the hit song "Eye of the Tiger" from the "Rocky III" soundtrack. Another interesting fact is that "I Can't Hold Back" reached the 13th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1984 and spent 25 weeks on the chart. It also reached the Top 20 in Canada and Switzerland.
The song has been covered by several artists, including At Vance, a German neo-classical metal band, and Mark Slaughter, the lead vocalist of the rock band, Slaughter. The music video for the song features the band performing the song on a dark stage with strobe lights, interspersed with scenes of a man and woman embracing in a steamy shower. The video was directed by Peter Heath, who also directed music videos for Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, and Rick Springfield.
Other interesting facts about the song include:
Line by Line Meaning
There's a story in my eyes
My eyes hold a tale within them
Turn the pages of desire
Unwrap your wishes
Now it's time to trade those dreams
It's time to exchange your aspirations
For the rush of passion's fire
For the thrilling sensation of desire
I can feel you tremble when we touch
I sense your quivering when we make contact
And I feel the hand of fate
And I perceive destiny's intervention
Reaching out to both of us
Extending towards us both
I've been holding back the night
I've been restraining the darkness
I've been searching for a clue from you
I've been looking for a sign from you
I'm gonna try with all my might
I'll do my best
To make this story line come true
To actualize this narrative
Can ya feel me tremble when we touch
Do you sense my shivering when we come into contact
Can ya feel the hand of fate
Do you sense destiny intervening
This love affair can't wait
This relationship cannot be postponed
I can't hold back, I'm on the edge
I can no longer restrain myself, I'm on the brink
(I can't hold back)
You voice explodes inside my head
Your voice resounds intensely in my mind
I won't back down
I won't retreat
Girl it's too late to turn back now
It's too late to reconsider now
Another shooting star goes by
Another meteor flashes past
And in the night the silence speaks to you and I
And the stillness of the night communicates with us
And now the time has come at last
And now finally, the moment has arrived
Don't let the moment run too fast
Don't let the moment pass too quickly
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK SULLIVAN, JIM PETERIK
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@rafaeldemetrio4836
There's a story in my eyes
Turn the pages of desire
Now it's time to trade those dreams
For the rush of passion's fire
I can feel you tremble when we touch
And I feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us
I've been holding back the night
I've been searching for a clue from you
I'm gonna try with all my might
To make this story line come true
Can ya feel me tremble when we touch
Can ya feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us
This love affair can't wait
I can't hold back, I'm on the edge
(I can't hold back)
You voice explodes inside my head
I can't hold back, I won't back down
Girl it's too late to turn back now
Another shooting star goes by
And in the night the silence speaks to you and I
And now the time has come at last
Don't let the moment run too fast
I can feel you tremble when we touch
And I feel the hand of fate reaching out to both of us
There's a story in my eyes, turn the pages of desire
Now it's time to trade those dreams
For the rush of passion's fire
I can't hold back, I'm on the edge
(I can't hold back)
You voice explodes inside my head
I can't hold back, I won't back down
Girl it's too late to turn back now
@Guizeira80
Someone in 2024, listening to this huge massive song by the band, survivor and pure NOSTALGIA...⚡🔥😎
@rdred8693
Same here.
She looks so much like a friend of mine, and he is so handsome.
I remember when it came out
@Predwards_Fault
The songs still awesome and that lady’s still beautiful. It’s a fine wine 🍷
@Guizeira80
is true@@Predwards_Fault
@rockmusic2023
I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
@stevelight2061
I’m with you!
@alel1080
You’re not wrong. For me Survivor is the best band ever. I’m still listening now in 2023!
@Rock-N-Roll-Forever
Yes, you're definitely not alone!!! Keep on rockin'! You should check out Dino Jelusick. He's a young fantastic singer/musician that I recently discovered on YouTube which brought back so many wonderful memories of the music I grew up loving. ☺☺☺☺
@MIN0vision
U can count me in!
@tammyrodgers9770
Yesssss