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Something to Hold Onto
The Wailin' Jennys Lyrics
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but you're not home today
And each time I come on by you seem so far away
Can you give me some reason to hold on
Can you give me some reason to stay
Got some friends knocking on my door
Wondering where I've been
Can you give me some reason to hold on
Can you give me some reason to stay
Stay
Now I'm going away, will I leave you crying
It's been 40 days but this love is dying
I've searched all around for something
Something to hold onto, and a reason to stay
So I'm cashing in your promises
gonna leave without a sound
Got a broken heart and aching head
cause I know you can't be found Can you give me some reason to hold on
Can you give me some reason to stay
Stay
Now I'm going away, will I leave you crying
It's been 40 days but this love is dying
I've searched all around for something
Something to hold onto, and a reason to stay
Stay
Now I'm going away, will I leave you crying
It's been 40 days but this love is dying
I've searched all around for something
Something to hold onto, and a reason to stay
Something to hold onto, and a reason to stay
The Wailin' Jennys' song "Something to Hold Onto" is a poignant ballad about the end of a relationship. The singer is looking for a reason to hold on and stay in the relationship, despite feeling emotionally distant from their partner. The imagery of a light on in the partner's house, but no one being home, emphasizes the sense of loneliness and isolation the singer is feeling.
Throughout the song, there are references to the search for "something" to hold onto and a reason to stay. This hints at the idea that the singer may have been unhappy in the relationship for some time and has been holding onto a glimmer of hope that things might improve. However, as time goes on and the situation remains unchanged, the singer realizes that they need to move on and find something else to hold onto.
The repeated refrain of "stay" emphasizes the singer's longing for a reason to stay and the desperation they feel as they realize that there may not be one. In the end, the singer decides to leave, even though it will be painful for both parties.
Overall, "Something to Hold Onto" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the complexities of relationships and the difficulty of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a light on in your house
Your house has a light on, indicating that there might be someone inside.
but you're not home today
However, you are not present even though your house is lit up.
And each time I come on by you seem so far away
Whenever I visit you, it feels as though you are distant and unreachable.
Can you give me some reason to hold on
Can you please give me a reason to keep trying and not give up?
Can you give me some reason to stay
Can you provide me with a solid reason to remain in this relationship?
Got some friends knocking on my door
My friends are coming by to check on me and see how I'm doing.
Wondering where I've been
They are curious as to why I have been distant and not seeing them as often.
Tired of mining for your heart, I've come up for air again
I am exhausted from trying so hard to win your affection, and I need to take a break.
Stay
Please stay with me.
Now I'm going away, will I leave you crying
I am leaving, and I'm worried that you will be upset and hurt.
It's been 40 days but this love is dying
Our relationship has been struggling for a while, and it seems as though our love is fading away.
I've searched all around for something
I have looked everywhere for a solution or a way to fix our problems.
Something to hold onto, and a reason to stay
Something that will give me hope for our future together and convince me to stick around.
So I'm cashing in your promises
I am calling you out on the promises you made and expecting you to keep them.
gonna leave without a sound
I am going to sneak away quietly without causing a scene.
Got a broken heart and aching head
I am in emotional pain and feeling overwhelmed by all of this.
cause I know you can't be found
I am aware that you are not willing or able to work things out with me.
Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Starlight
This song is about the practice of Starlight Tours in Canada.