Tirzah Mastin (known simply as Tirzah) is a singer-songwriter and recording… Read Full Bio ↴Tirzah Mastin (known simply as Tirzah) is a singer-songwriter and recording artist born and raised in Essex, England. Her first solo record, the EP “I'm Not Dancing,” was released in 2013 with Greco-Roman Records. Almost a year later, she released another EP, “No Romance,” and the single “Make It Up” in 2015. Her debut studio album, “Devotion,” was released in 2018 with Domino Records, from which the song “Holding On” was featured in several Burberry HER Eau de Parfum commercials. In April of 2021, she began to release what would be a total of four songs off her second studio album, “Colourgrade,” which released on October 1st, 2021, followed by a remix album titled “Highgrade” in 2022. As of September 5th, 2023, she has released a similarly ethereal yet further experimental third studio album, “trip9love…???”.

Holding On
Tirzah Lyrics

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I'm shy to save, and when it's wrong
What's keeping me from holding on
I'll be thinking of you
Even when you're gone
What's keeping me from holding on

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Overall Meaning

In Tirzah's song Holding On, the lyrics suggest an internal struggle between holding onto love and letting go. The line "I'm shy to save, and when it's wrong" could imply a fear of vulnerability and hesitation to save a relationship that may be falling apart. The repetition of "What's keeping me from holding on" throughout the song emphasizes the desperation to find an answer to this question, asking oneself what is preventing them from holding onto love and staying committed, regardless of the challenges that may arise. Furthermore, the line "I'll be thinking of you even when you're gone" suggests that the love that was once there continues to linger, making it difficult to let go.

Overall, the lyrics convey a struggle with commitment, showing how easy it is to give up on love but also how strong the hold of love can be, even after a relationship ends.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm shy to save, and when it's wrong
I'm hesitant to salvage what's broken because I fear I might fail

What's keeping me from holding on
What's hindering me from trying to make it work

I'll be thinking of you
Even if you leave, you'll linger in my thoughts

Even when you're gone
Despite your absence, my heart will still ache for you

What's keeping me from holding on
What's holding me back from giving it my all and trying to make it last

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