Sharleen Spiteri (vocals, guitar), Ally McErlaine (guitar) and Johnny McElhone (bass) have survived all line ups.
Just Hold On
Texas Lyrics
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Than I ever knew
If I see that it's eleven I'll say it's seven
To spend more time with you
So here you know what I'm saying
To you this evening, think it through
You thought I was your best friend
Hold on, hold on, hold on to what we have
Yesterday is gone and the night is long
We'll hold on to what we have
Even though I've been with someone else
I'm so happy when I'm with you
And here we are again on some lost weekend
Yeah we are one or two
So here you know what I'm saying
To you this evening, think it through
You thought I was your best friend
There to your defense, I know that I had you
Hold on, hold on, hold on to what we have
Yesterday is gone and the night is long
We'll hold on to what we have
Nothing leaves your mind but breaks your heart
But we both knew this from the start
I could mend your life or ease your pain
Hold on, hold on, hold on to what we have
Yesterday is gone and the night is long
We'll hold on to what we have
Hold on, hold on, hold on to what we have
Yesterday is gone and the night is long
We'll hold on to what we have
Hold on to what we have, hold on, hold on
The song "Just Hold On" by Texas is a melancholic ballad about a complex relationship that's wrought with tension and doubts. The singer is torn between two people, one who they're happy with and the other who they have a stronger connection with. The opening line, "Funny how I'm on myself with you Than I ever knew," sets the tone for the song, acknowledging the confusion and frustration that comes with the situation.
The chorus, "Hold on, hold on, hold on to what we have Yesterday is gone and the night is long We'll hold on to what we have," is a plea to stay in the moment and appreciate what they have despite the difficulties. The verses are introspective, with the singer admitting that they've been with someone else but still feel happier with the person they're addressing. The line, "You thought I was your best friend There to your defense, I reach for someone new," shows the guilt and betrayal that the singer feels while also expressing their desire for something deeper.
Ultimately, the song is about the complexity of relationships and how it's possible to love more than one person at a time. The singer is torn between two people but is trying to hold on to what they have even when it's difficult.
Overall, "Just Hold On" is a powerful and emotional song that delves into the intricacies of relationships and the struggle to navigate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny how I'm on myself with you
It's funny how comfortable I feel with you, even when I'm alone.
Than I ever knew
I didn't know I could feel this way.
If I see that it's eleven I'll say it's seven
I'll lie about the time to spend more time with you.
To spend more time with you
I want to be with you as much as possible.
So here you know what I'm saying
I want you to understand the message I'm sending.
To you this evening, think it through
Take some time to think about what I'm saying.
You thought I was your best friend
You thought I was always there for you.
There to your defense, I reach for someone new
But now I'm reaching out to someone else.
Hold on, hold on, hold on to what we have
Let's not lose what we have together.
Yesterday is gone and the night is long
The past is behind us, but we have a long time together ahead.
We'll hold on to what we have
We'll make sure we don't lose what we've built.
Even though I've been with someone else
Even though I've been with someone else, I still feel happy with you.
I'm so happy when I'm with you
Being with you makes me happy.
And here we are again on some lost weekend
We're spending another weekend together, not knowing where it's going to lead.
Yeah we are one or two
We may have different personalities, but we fit together.
Nothing leaves your mind but breaks your heart
When something is constantly on your mind, it can be heartbreaking.
But we both knew this from the start
We knew that our relationship would be difficult from the beginning.
I could mend your life or ease your pain
I can support you through difficult times.
Hold on to what we have, hold on, hold on
Let's work hard to keep what we have together.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: JOHN MCELHONE, SHARLEEN SPITERI
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