Jean moved to Brooklyn, New York when he was nine, then to Northern New Jersey, where he began playing the guitar and studying jazz in his high school. In 1987, Jean, his friend (so close they told people they were cousins growing up) Prakazrel Michel (Pras) and his classmate, Lauryn Hill, formed a group called the Tranzlator Crew before becoming The Fugees. Wyclef worked as a cabdriver.
Recently he has been finding success as a collaborator - with his turn on Shakira's 2006 track 'Hips Don't Lie' hitting number one in many countries around the world.
In August of 2010, Jean announced his intent to seek the presidency of Haiti. This move came after his increasingly-high profile humanitarian work in the wake of the earthquake that devastated that nation.
Holding on the Edge
Wyclef Jean Lyrics
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Look alive, look alive
Surrender to the ocean
You could dive, you could dive
But you waiting for the
Just waiting for the
One moment you could
Fall but you might fly
For dear life
Take a dive, take a dive, dive
And this is how I know it's right
A fire sign
With diamonds eyes
Can we not press rewind
(Don't let this be over)
And this is how I pass the time
Demonized
That you are mine
Can we not press rewind
(Don't let this be over)
I'm holding on the edge
The feeling I can't let go
I'm holding on the edge
Your secrets that I want to know
We moving through the red
(Moving through the red lights)
It's coming in the air tonight
I'm holding on the edge
(Don't let this be over)
Invincible emotion
I could die, I could die
From your poison and your potions
Every night, every night
We be waiting for the
Just waiting for the
One moment we could
Fall but we might fly
So we holding on the edge
One last time
Eh, she takes a dive, takes a dive
That's how she knows it's right
And this is how I know it's right
A fire sign
With diamonds eyes
(Oh, yo yo)
Can we not press rewind
(Don't let this be over)
Don't let this be over
And this is how I pass the time
Between the nights
When you are mine
Can we not press rewind
(Don't let this be over)
I'm holding on the edge
The feeling I can't let go
I'm holding on the edge
Your secrets that I want to know
We moving through the red
(Moving through the red lights)
It's coming in the air tonight
I'm holding on the edge
(Don't let this be over)
Don't let this
Don't let this
Don't let this be over
Don't let this
Don't let this
Don't let this be over
I'm holding on the edge
The feeling I can't let go
I'm holding on the edge
Your secrets that I want to know
We moving through the red
(Moving through the red lights)
It's coming in the air tonight
I'm holding on the edge
I'm holding on the edge
The feeling I can't let go
I'm holding on the edge
Your secrets that I want to know
We moving through the red
(Moving through the red lights)
It's coming in the air tonight
I'm holding on the edge
Don't let this
Don't let this
Don't let this be over
Don't let this
Don't let this
Don't let this be over
Don't let this
Don't let this
Don't let this be over
The lyrics to Wyclef Jean's song "Holding on the Edge" explore the theme of holding onto intense and invincible emotions that can both empower and consume a person. The opening lines describe surrendering to the overwhelming feeling, comparing it to diving into an ocean. The lyrics suggest that the person is waiting for a specific moment where they could potentially fall, but there is also a chance of flying. Despite the uncertainty, they cling onto the edge of this intense emotion, holding on for dear life.
The chorus reinforces the idea of holding on, emphasizing the feeling that cannot be let go. The mention of "secrets" suggests that there is a desire to uncover more about this intense emotion and the person it is directed towards. Moving through the red lights symbolizes the risk and passion associated with this emotional journey. The repeated plea of "Don't let this be over" reveals the fear of losing this intense connection and the desire to savor the experience.
The verses suggest a romantic connection, describing the other person as a fire sign with diamond eyes. The reference to pressing rewind indicates a yearning to relive and prolong the experience. The repeated line "I'm holding on the edge" highlights the central theme of the song, where the singer is determined to hold onto this intense emotion and not let it fade away.
Overall, "Holding on the Edge" explores the exhilarating and sometimes tumultuous nature of intense emotions and relationships, urging the listener to savor and fight for these experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Invincible emotion
Unstoppable feeling
Look alive, look alive
Pay attention, be alert
Surrender to the ocean
Let yourself be carried away
You could dive, you could dive
You have the potential to explore deeply
But you waiting for the
But you are waiting for the
Just waiting for the
Simply waiting for the
One moment you could
A moment where you could
Fall but you might fly
Experience both failure and success
So you holding on the edge
So you clenching onto the precipice
For dear life
For your life's sake
Take a dive, take a dive, dive
Take a plunge, take a plunge, immerse
And this is how I know it's right
And this is how I am certain it's correct
A fire sign
A passionate indicator
With diamonds eyes
With shining, captivating eyes
Can we not press rewind
Can we not go back
(Don't let this be over)
(Do not allow this to end)
And this is how I pass the time
And this is how I spend my time
Demonized
Made to appear evil
That you are mine
That you belong to me
We moving through the red
We are progressing through danger
(Moving through the red lights)
(Navigating through risky situations)
It's coming in the air tonight
There is something anticipated tonight
Don't let this
Do not allow this
I'm holding on the edge
I'm desperately holding on
The feeling I can't let go
The emotion I cannot release
Your secrets that I want to know
The hidden knowledge that I desire to uncover
Don't let this be over
Do not let this come to an end
I could die, I could die
I have the potential to perish
From your poison and your potions
Because of your toxic influence
Every night, every night
Each and every evening
One last time
For the final occasion
Eh, she takes a dive, takes a dive
Well, she takes a plunge, takes a plunge
Between the nights
In the period between evenings
Don't let this
Do not allow this
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: WYCLEF JEAN, NICHOLAS PETRICCA, MADELINE NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@taramiller9317
Invincible emotion
Look alive, look alive
Surrender to the ocean
You could dive, you could dive
But you waiting for the
Just waiting for the
One moment you could
Fall but you might fly
So you holding on the edge
For dear life
Take a dive, take a dive, dive
And this is how I know it’s right
A fire sign
With diamonds eyes
Can we not press rewind
(Don’t let this be over)
And this is how I pass the time
Demonized
That you are mine
Can we not press rewind
(Don’t let this be over)
I’m holding on the edge
The feeling I can’t let go
I’m holding on the edge
Your secrets that I want to know
We moving through the red
(Moving through the red lights)
It’s coming in the air tonight
I’m holding on the edge
(Don’t let this be over)
Invincible emotion
I could die, I could die
From your poison and your potions
Every night, every night
We be waiting for the
Just waiting for the
One moment we could
Fall but we might fly
So we holding on the edge
One last time
Eh, she takes a dive, takes a dive
That’s how she knows it’s right
And this is how I know it’s right
A fire sign
With diamonds eyes
(Oh, yo yo)
Can we not press rewind
(Don’t let this be over)
Don’t let this be over
And this is how I pass the time
Between the nights
When you are mine
Can we not press rewind
(Don’t let this be over)
I’m holding on the edge
The feeling I can’t let go
I’m holding on the edge
Your secrets that I want to know
We moving through the red
(Moving through the red lights)
It’s coming in the air tonight
I’m holding on the edge
(Don’t let this be over)
Don’t let this
Don’t let this
Don’t let this be over
Don’t let this
Don’t let this
Don’t let this be over
I’m holding on the edge
The feeling I can’t let go
I’m holding on the edge
Your secrets that I want to know
We moving through the red
(Moving through the red lights)
It’s coming in the air tonight
I’m holding on the edge
I’m holding on the edge
The feeling I can’t let go
I’m holding on the edge
Your secrets that I want to know
We moving through the red
(Moving through the red lights)
It’s coming in the air tonight
I’m holding on the edge
Don’t let this
Don’t let this
Don’t let this be over
Don’t let this
Don’t let this
Don’t let this be over
Don’t let this
Don’t let this
Don’t let this be over
@sambanelly4219
Underrated good stuff fam 👏🏿 🙌🏿 👌🏿 💯
@laurentsaintpierre461
best song in the album. thumbs up. great collaboration
@r.charlesinspire5206
So dope man, like heaven calling our heart, fella good the sensation
@lelandhamza9245
I realize it is quite randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to watch newly released series online?
@connortripp9304
@Leland Hamza i would suggest FlixZone. Just google for it =)
@gibsonleonard1206
@Leland Hamza lately I have been using FlixZone. Just google for it :)
@kegajoshua4414
Yaaaaaasssssss
@carletfredchery6214
wyclef por favor haga el video de esa música; its so dope hazlo por la cultura, por ti, por nosotros los fans y se quedara siempre en la historia por tener un video propio.
@kegajoshua4414
That's a fact
@SuperiorRobyn
This is good. Like wtf.