Hold On
The LOVE Lyrics
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Scrape away with broken nails
Reveal the lower end
Reveal the lower end
Rust fills the wounds
Poisons the blood
Stops the heart from beating
Revere the bitter end
Shrug off the weight
Grate away the mask
And raze these chains
We're not meant
To carry the weight
To bear the cross
We merely stand in the shadows of the gods
Don't give way
Resolve will break
Failing time and again
Revealing, revelling
So hold fast
Hold fast
Hold fast through the bitter end
The lower end
The LOVE's song Hold On is a powerful reminder of the struggles we encounter in life and the importance of perseverance. The lyrics describe the fragile and brittle nature of joy, which can be easily scraped away with broken nails. Underneath this layer lies the lower end, where we are forced to confront the pains and difficulties that lurk beneath the surface. Rust fills the wounds, poisons the blood, and stops the heart from beating, but we must learn to revere the bitter end and the lower end.
Despite these challenges, the chorus encourages us to hold fast through the bitter end. We must shrug off the weight, grate away the mask, and raze our chains. While we may feel like we are bearing a heavy burden or carrying a heavy cross, we are merely standing in the shadows of the gods. We must not give way, even in the face of failure, as our resolve will break and reveal the truth. As we reveal and revel in these difficulties, we can hold fast through the bitter end and emerge stronger on the other side.
Overall, the lyrics of Hold On speak to the human experience of facing hardships and the importance of perseverance. By revealing the lower end and navigating the bitter, we can learn to hold fast through the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy's a brittle layer
Happiness is fragile and can easily break
Scrape away with broken nails
It can be difficult to find true happiness and often requires hard work and perseverance
Reveal the lower end
It's important to acknowledge and confront the darker aspects of life
Rust fills the wounds
Past hurts and traumas can continue to affect us and cause pain
Poisons the blood
These past hurts can have a toxic effect on our lives
Stops the heart from beating
These negative emotions can have a paralyzing effect on us
Revere the bitter end
It's important to appreciate the lessons learned from difficult experiences
Revere the lower end
Again emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and confronting the darker aspects of life
Shrug off the weight
We should not allow past traumas to weigh us down
Grate away the mask
We should not hide from our true selves and emotions
And raze these chains
We should free ourselves from any limiting beliefs or negative patterns of behavior
We're not meant
We are not destined to suffer or be weighed down by our past
To carry the weight
We should not be burdened by our past
To bear the cross
We should not feel obligated to suffer or sacrifice ourselves unnecessarily
We merely stand in the shadows of the gods
We are not perfect but can still strive towards something greater
Don't give way
Don't succumb to the negative emotions or patterns of behavior
Resolve will break
Determination and effort can eventually overcome even the most difficult struggles
Failing time and again
We may stumble and fail but can learn and grow from these experiences
Revealing, revelling
Embracing the truth and finding joy in the present moment
So hold fast
Stay strong and resilient
Hold fast
Again emphasizing the importance of perseverance
Hold fast through the bitter end
Endure through even the most difficult struggles
The lower end
Emphasizing once more the need to confront and acknowledge the darker aspects of life
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Vincent Marone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jonjohnson3676
One of cleanest beat drops of the 90's period 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@marinevet4131
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@blueprint0162
Facts! 🎯
@KalomikaArts
Bro i was mind boggled just now paying attention to it as an adult and producer
@roberttange805
major label music performed by a casting band .
@supergolden.
Such good vibes revisted 🔥
@tamlynn786
Their harmonies were mind blowing 🤯 Best female group of the 90’s 🔥
@fireguy615
You will get some pushback on this because of how many great female R&B groups were in the '90s, but I'll back you up on this one.....En Vogue blazed the trail....
@victoriajohnson6906
Brownstone had a bomb as harmony as well. I would not say best but very good.
@Msmith695
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