Hold You Dear
The Secret Sisters Lyrics


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To the lover of my youth, the solace for my age
My protection from what harms
You will reach for me on our darkest days
And I will come home to your arms

And I will hold you dear
While my shadow′s long and my eyes are clear
I know these days will pass away
So, I will hold you dear

Oh, blessed mother and the father I adore
There is time upon your faces
I will cherish you until you leave me for your eternal holy places

And I will hold you dear
While my shadow's long and my eyes are clear
I know these days will pass away
So, I will hold you dear

You′re a part of me and the one I love
The sweetest years won't tarry
You will reach for me when my arms are full
And I will lay down the things I carry

And I will hold you dear
While my shadow's long and my eyes are clear
I know these days will pass away
So, I will hold you dear





I know these days will pass away
So, I will hold you dear

Overall Meaning

In the song 'Hold You Dear' by The Secret Sisters, the lyrics represent a deep sense of love, protection, and longing for the people who are close to the singer's heart. The song addresses the lover of the singer's youth who has been a solace and a protector from harm. The singer talks about how in the darkest of days, the lover would reach out to her, and she would come back to their arms. This is a beautiful representation of the love they have for each other.


The song also goes on to address the singer's parents, who have grown old with time, yet their faces still carry the experience of life. The singer acknowledges how these memories are precious to her and cherishes every bit of time she has with them. The song speaks about the inevitability of the passage of time and how much the singer cares for these individuals. In the end, the singer reiterates that she will hold everyone dear to her heart despite the passing of time.


This song portrays an incredible sense of appreciation and love for the people who have made a significant impact on the singer's life. It also shows how time is fleeting and how important it is to cherish every moment with loved ones. The Secret Sisters' 'Hold You Dear' is a beautiful song with a deep sense of love and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

To the lover of my youth, the solace for my age
You are the one I loved when I was young and the one who will bring me comfort in old age.


My protection from what harms
You are the shield that protects me from danger and all that might harm me.


You will reach for me on our darkest days
When times are tough and everything seems to be falling apart, you will be there to lift me up.


And I will come home to your arms
I will always return to the safety and love of your embrace.


Oh, blessed mother and the father I adore
I am grateful for the love of my parents who have always been there for me.


There is time upon your faces
I see the passage of time reflected in the faces of my parents.


I will cherish you until you leave me for your eternal holy places
I will treasure the time I have left with my parents until they pass on to the afterlife.


You’re a part of me and the one I love
You are not only my family but also my true love.


The sweetest years won't tarry
The happiest moments in life are fleeting and will not last forever.


You will reach for me when my arms are full
You will be there for me and help me when I am overwhelmed and unable to handle things alone.


And I will lay down the things I carry
I will let go of my burdens and rely on you for support.


I know these days will pass away
I am aware that time is fleeting and nothing lasts forever.


So, I will hold you dear
That's why I am determined to treasure every moment we have together and hold you close to my heart.




Writer(s): Laura Rogers, Lydia Rogers

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