Holding On
Tom Jones & Heather Small Lyrics
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How much pain does it take
To admit to a failure
I`ve made a mistake
I talk like I hate you
I just need to be free
I don`t mean to hurt you but
You say that you love me
You`re making me cry
You say that you need me
But I`m not about to lie
Holding on to you
Is as mad as it seems
Holding on to you
Is the end of my dreams
Didn`t know time could move so fast
You and I were living in the past
Holding on to you
Is as mad as it seems
Holding on to you
Is the end of our dreams
Didn`t know time could move so fast
Before you know we`re living in the past
Holding on to you is letting go of me
Was I ever so foolish
I tried so hard to believe
That you were the answer
But I was deceived
I talk like I hate you
But it just ain`t the truth
While love lies sleeping
I`m gonna make my move
You say that you love me
You`re making me cry
You say that you need me
But I`m not about to lie
Holding on to you
Is as mad as it seems
Holding on to you
Is the end of my dreams
Didn`t know time could move so fast
You and I were living in the past
Holding on to you
Is as mad as it seems
Holding on to you
Is the end of our dreams
Didn`t know time could move so fast
Before you know we`re living in the past
'Cause holding on to you is letting go of me
It`s time to step to the future baby
Don`t look back you know it ain`t easy
When it`s time for change
To make new arrangements baby
Don`t look back
You know I can`t lie
There goes my dream
You and I were living in the past
Holding on to you
Is as mad as it seems
Holding on to you
Is the end of my dreams
Didn`t know time could move so fast
Before you know it we`re living in the past
`Cause holding on to you is letting go of me
And I can`t let go of me
And I won`t let go of me
It`s time to step to the future
I can do that baby
Make new arrangements baby
Make new arrangements baby
Can`t let go of me
The song "Holding On," a duet between Tom Jones and Heather Small, is a story about two lovers who are struggling with their feelings towards each other. The singer acknowledges that they have made mistakes and need to focus on their own well-being, even if that means letting go of their significant other. As the song progresses, the singer realizes that holding onto the other person is holding them back from personal growth and freedom. The chorus repeats the sentiment that holding on to someone is as mad as it seems and is the end of their dreams. In the end, the singer expresses a desire to move forward and make new arrangements for their lives.
The lyrics of "Holding On" highlight the difficult choice between holding onto a relationship for comfort and letting go to pursue individual ambitions. The song's narrative emphasizes the idea that relationships can hold individuals back from fulfilling their potential. The singers' pain and frustration are a reminder that while love can be beautiful, it can also be confusing and painful. The song seems to be a metaphor for the difficult choice between holding onto the past and stepping out into an unknown future, which may be where the magic lies.
Line by Line Meaning
I look around and I wonder
Observing my environment, I begin to ponder
How much pain does it take
What level of suffering does one need to endure
To admit to a failure
In order to confess to one's mistakes
I`ve made a mistake
An error in judgment and action on my part
You say that you love me
You express your affection for me
You`re making me cry
Your words and actions are causing my tears to flow
Holding on to you
Clutching onto you
Is as mad as it seems
It's insane to hold onto you
Is the end of my dreams
This action will put an end to my aspirations
Didn`t know time could move so fast
Unaware of time's swiftness
You and I were living in the past
We were dwelling in the vintage times
Holding on to you
Grasping firmly onto you
Is letting go of me
Means freeing myself
Was I ever so foolish
Have I always been this gullible
I tried so hard to believe
I exerted so much effort to trust
That you were the answer
You were the solution I've been looking for
But I was deceived
But I was misled
It`s time to step to the future baby
It's the moment to advance to the upcoming days, my dear
Don`t look back you know it ain`t easy
Avoid reminiscing, you know it's not effortless
When it`s time for change
Once it's suitable for transformation
To make new arrangements baby
To rearrange things in life, my love
Can`t let go of me
I can't release myself
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HEATHER SMALL, PETER VETTESE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gracesuanjin9968
Well, well, well.
Seems like it was only yesterday when mama told me,
"Don't fall in love with the first girl that comes your way."
She was pretty and nice but I took her advice,
And passed her by.
Years have passed and I don't know,
If love's gonna give me a second try.
Well, the look your face tells me you understand.
I can it be your lovelife, like mine, needs a helping hand?
Well, you need love like i do, don't you?
I can tell the way you look, when I'm looking at you.
(Take It Girl)
I know it ain't fit and proper for a girl to talk this way,
But I can't cope with this loneliness,
Not one more God damned day.
Everyday bringing uo your side to keep my hopes afloat,
Judging by your silence, boy, you must be in the same boat.
Well, you need love like I do, don't you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I'm looking at you.
You need love like I do, don't you?
It seems like I'm looking in the mirror,
When I'm looking at you
I can't begin to tell the many nights I sat home lonely.
Come on, tell me girl, has it even happened to you?
I'm gonna tell you something and believe me,
It ain't no joke.
My lovelife is just like a sinking boat.
I can understand a person being without money.
You can show me the reason for a person to be without love.
Listen to me now, I'm a girl and you're a guy. (yes it's true)
Come on let's give love a try. (haha, yeah)
You need love like i do, don't you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I'm looking at you.
Finding true love is a dream everybody wants to come true.
Can't you see? I
It's up to us to make this dream come true.
You need love like i do, don't you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I'm looking at you.
(Well, well) You need love like I do, don't you?
It seems like I'm looking in the mirror,
When I'm looking at you.
Ain't true? Ain't it true? Ain't it true,
Ain't true? Ain it true? Ain't it's so true.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Well, well, well, well, well, well, well
You need love too.
You need love like I do, don't you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I'm looking at you.
(Hey hey) You need love like i do, don't you?
It seems like I'm looking in the mirror,
When I'm looking at you.
You need love like i do, don't you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I'm looking at you.
You need love like I do, don't you?
It seems like I'm looking in the mirror,
When I'm looking at you.
Ain't it true girl!
Well, I'm love.
I need love.
And I need you.
And I need you too.
@colorfulcozytimes4965
who need love like i do in 2024?
@brooke3724
Love ❤️ who thought that up ?
@MrShep1973
YouTube is full of wonderful glorious rabbit holes.. Couldn't tell you exactly how I got here, just thankful that I did.
@aceofspades9785
greg morris same here brother!!!
@user-fy2zs1zl3b
Very much beautiful. Excellent!!!❤❤❤
@Dave_61
Tom Jones is the James Bond of the music world! 😏👌
@georgewelsh6702
Brilliant just brilliant. Vocals are fantastic. Great song
@Simon1985_
Tom Jones. What an absolute legend. What a voice.
@paulinawhite6176
Both incredible singers!!!! And Heather is very beautiful ♡
@Simon1985_
She’s absolutely stunning here.