Hold On
Yngwie J. Malmsteenґs Rising Force Lyrics
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Can't you see that I'll always be there
You can't run you can't hide from the feeling tonight
Damage done, I guess love isn't fair.
Sometimes I wonder who you are
So close, but we've gone too far.
How long can I hold on till you say good-bye baby
Lonely days, fill my nights with such sorrow
Shades of grey, turn into blue tomorrows.
Sometimes I wonder where you are
So close, but your eyes are so far.
How long can I hold on till you say good-bye baby
You're gone and it's so wrong and now my heart cries for you girl.
How long can I hold on till you say good-bye baby
You're gone and I can't go on and now my heart cries for you girl.
"Hold On" is a powerful rock ballad by Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force that expresses the anguish and desperation of a person who is desperately trying to hold onto a love that is slipping away. The lyrics suggest that the singer is deeply in love with someone who doesn't feel the same way, and he is struggling to come to terms with the fact that the relationship is over. The opening lines, "Look at me, see the love that you're missing, Can't you see that I'll always be there," imply that the singer is trying to convince his partner to stay with him, but she is not interested.
The chorus, "How long can I hold on till you say goodbye baby, You're gone and it's so wrong and now my heart cries for you girl," reveals the singer's pain and heartbreak as he realizes that his love is not enough to keep his partner by his side. He is left feeling lonely and desperate, wondering how long he can hold onto their relationship before it's too late.
The second verse continues to emphasize the singer's loneliness and sorrow. "Lonely days fill my nights with such sorrow, Shades of grey turn into blue tomorrows," suggests that the singer sees no hope for the future without his partner. The bridge, "Sometimes I wonder where you are, So close, but your eyes are so far," further highlights the feelings of separation and estrangement.
Overall, "Hold On" is a powerful song that captures the raw emotions of a broken heart. It is a reminder that love doesn't always work out the way we want it to, and we must learn to let go of what we cannot change.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me, see the love that you're missing
I'm here, and I have love to give. Do you see that you're missing out on it?
Can't you see that I'll always be there
I'll always be there for you, no matter what.
You can't run you can't hide from the feeling tonight
You can't escape the emotions we have tonight. They are real and tangible.
Damage done, I guess love isn't fair.
We've been hurt, and it seems like love is never fair.
Sometimes I wonder who you are
Occasionally, I question whether or not I truly know you.
So close, but we've gone too far.
We were once close, but our relationship has surpassed a point of no return.
Lonely days, fill my nights with such sorrow
Being alone is difficult for me, it brings great sadness to my nights.
Shades of grey, turn into blue tomorrows.
Despite the current sadness, I hope that tomorrow will be filled with happiness and brighter emotions.
How long can I hold on till you say good-bye baby
I'm holding on but I can't do it forever, when will you decide to leave me?
You're gone and it's so wrong and now my heart cries for you girl.
You've left, and the pain of it feels unjust. My heart aches for you.
You're gone and I can't go on and now my heart cries for you girl.
Without you, I can't carry on. My heart continues to ache for you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUGHES, GLENN/MARSH, JOAKIM KURT/TURNER, JOE
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