Hold On
The Video Age Lyrics
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Unsaid again
No, there's diamonds underneath it
How can I pretend?
Tonight I'm feeling raw
What I've been waiting for
Hold on, I was wrong
Hold on
Oh, I'm thinking about you lately
Calling in my dreams
No one told me it's be easy
How could I have seen?
Tonight on my own
Thinking how I done you wrong
Hold on, I was wrong
Yeah, it's all I want
Hold on, alright
Hold on, I was wrong
Yeah, it's all I want
Hold on, alright
You gotta listen to me baby
Hold on
Now it's so clear to me
I was wrong
Hold on
The lyrics for The Video Age's song "Hold On" are emotive and relatable, detailing the feelings of regret and longing after making a mistake in a relationship. The song begins with the singer expressing a desire to communicate their feelings clearly and not leave anything unsaid again. The line "No, there's diamonds underneath it, how can I pretend?" suggests that the singer recognizes the value of their relationship and the importance of being truthful about their feelings. The chorus repeats the phrase "Hold on" as a plea to their partner to give them another chance, admitting "I was wrong" and acknowledging that what they truly want is to hold on to the love they once had.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's thoughts and feelings, revealing that they've been thinking about their partner often and even dreaming about them. But despite this longing, they also recognize that reconciling won't be easy and that they've made mistakes in the past. The line "Thinking how I done you wrong" shows a sense of remorse and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I never want to leave it
I have found something that I deeply cherish and I never want to lose it.
Unsaid again
I've kept my feelings to myself for too long and I don't want to make that mistake again.
No, there's diamonds underneath it
This thing I love is even more precious than it seems at first glance.
How can I pretend?
I can't hide my true feelings any longer.
Tonight I'm feeling raw
Right now, I am feeling vulnerable and exposed.
What I've been waiting for
This is the moment I've been anticipating.
Oh, I'm thinking about you lately
Lately, you've been on my mind constantly.
Calling in my dreams
You show up even in my subconscious thoughts.
No one told me it's be easy
I didn't expect this to be a simple, effortless journey.
How could I have seen?
I couldn't have predicted how complex this would be.
Tonight on my own
Right now, I am alone with my thoughts.
Thinking how I done you wrong
Reflecting on my past actions and realizing I hurt you.
Hold on, I was wrong
Wait for me, I made a mistake.
Yeah, it's all I want
I know what I want now and it's you.
Hold on, alright
Just hold on a little longer, please.
You gotta listen to me baby
Please pay attention to what I'm saying.
Hold on
Wait for me, don't give up just yet.
Now it's so clear to me
I finally realize what I need to do and who I need to be with.
I was wrong
I made a mistake and I want to make it right.
Lyrics © WINSPEAR PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Ray Micarelli, Ross Farbe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nas2269
[Lyrics]
Oh, I never want to leave it
Unsaid again
No, there's diamond underneath it
How can I pretend
Tonight I feel it more
What I've been waiting for
Hold on, I was wrong
It's all I want
Hold on
Oh, I'm thinking ‘bout you lately
Calling in my dreams
No one told me it'd be easy
How could I have seen
Tonight I'm on my own
Thinking how I done you wrong
Hold on, I was wrong
It's all I want
Hold on
Hold on, I was wrong
It's all I want
Hold on
You've got to listen to me, baby
I was wrong
Now it's so clear to me
Hold on
@InflatedRecords
Oh, I never want to leave it
Unsaid again
No, there’s diamond underneath it
How can I pretend
Tonight I feel it more
What I’ve been waiting for
Hold on, I was wrong
It’s all I want
Hold on
Oh, I’m thinking ‘bout you lately
Calling in my dreams
No one told me it’d be easy
How could I have seen
Tonight I’m on my own
Thinking how I done you wrong
Hold on, I was wrong
It’s all I want
Hold on
Hold on, I was wrong
It’s all I want
Hold on
You’ve got to listen to me, baby
I was wrong
Now it’s so clear to me
Hold on
@dean4498
At first I thought this sounded like Talking Heads, then Prince, then Tame Impala, then Hall & Oates, then al of them combined. And that's not bad at all.
@bevrosity
could do much worse thats for sure
@jaywouhra
I’m loving this on my holiday in the sun right now. Got a bit of empire of the sun going on too?
@DEADW00DE
this is so accurate to my thoughts going through this song
@T70Racer
Could not agree with you more this is one sweet song
@gussyt1761
Yeah my mum was like that sounds like prince
@nas2269
[Lyrics]
Oh, I never want to leave it
Unsaid again
No, there's diamond underneath it
How can I pretend
Tonight I feel it more
What I've been waiting for
Hold on, I was wrong
It's all I want
Hold on
Oh, I'm thinking ‘bout you lately
Calling in my dreams
No one told me it'd be easy
How could I have seen
Tonight I'm on my own
Thinking how I done you wrong
Hold on, I was wrong
It's all I want
Hold on
Hold on, I was wrong
It's all I want
Hold on
You've got to listen to me, baby
I was wrong
Now it's so clear to me
Hold on
@racer4u198
ima oldies rock person so listening to this was surprising but its got a really cooling vibe and retro feel to it, Ive benn listening to them for 5 months now
@KotaLota
This is an underrated masterpiece
@MordaciousFilms
Nice, straight outta 1982-sound.