Holding On
Zach Said Lyrics
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Her fault there's no room to breathe
Oh, she hates that I'm subtle
Thinks that I'm hard to please
She ain't perfect, no
Is she worth it?
I keep on holding on
But I ain't yet passed the cheque
A lot of her and a lot of me
Keeps on going till there's nothing left
'Cause I ain't perfect, no
This is worth it?
I keep on holding on till I am strong
Enough to say that I am moving on
She loves me
She needs me
But I can't give her what she wants
Am I better on my own?
She loves me
She needs me
When all is said and done
I will keep her holding on
No point being bitter
I reconsider
Tell me, did I lie to you?
You deserve something better
Because it's better
When someone loves you too
There's nothing I can do
But just keep holding on till I am strong
Enough to say that I am moving on
She loves me
She needs me
I can't give her what she wants
Am I better on my own?
She loves me
She needs me (she needs me)
When all is said and done
I will keep her holding on
I will keep her holding on
I can't seem to let you go
So I'll just keep on holding on
Said I can't seem to let you go
I just keep her holding on
She loves me
She needs me
I can't give her what she wants
Am I better on my own?
She loves me
She needs me
When all is said and done
I will keep her holding on
I will keep on holding on
To you
The song "Holding On" by Zach Said explores the complicated feelings of a person who is unable to provide what their partner wants or needs. The lyrics suggest that both individuals in the relationship have their own faults and insecurities. The singer acknowledges that he is not perfect, yet he continues to hold on to the hope of making the relationship work because he loves and cares for his partner deeply. However, he realizes that he may not be able to give her what she wants, and he questions whether he would be better off on his own. Despite this uncertainty, the singer is unable to let go completely and continues to hold on to the relationship until he is strong enough to move on.
The emotional weight of the song is conveyed through the use of repetitive lyrics and a simple, heartfelt melody that builds to a powerful crescendo. The vulnerability and honesty of the lyrics resonate with listeners, as many can relate to the struggle of holding on to a relationship that may no longer be healthy or fulfilling. Ultimately, the song suggests that sometimes it is necessary to let go and move on, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
My fault that I'm not enough
I take responsibility for not being good enough for her.
Her fault there's no room to breathe
She's to blame for the lack of space in our relationship.
Oh, she hates that I'm subtle
She dislikes that I'm not overt with my affections.
Thinks that I'm hard to please
She believes that I'm difficult to satisfy.
She ain't perfect, no
She's not flawless.
Is she worth it?
Is the relationship still valuable despite its shortcomings?
I keep on holding on
I continue to persevere in the relationship.
Like if I won the lottery
As if I hit the jackpot
But I ain't yet passed the cheque
But I haven't actually received the winnings yet.
A lot of her and a lot of me
The relationship requires a lot of effort from both of us.
Keeps on going till there's nothing left
We keep going until there's nothing more to give.
'Cause I ain't perfect, no
Because I'm not flawless either.
This is worth it?
Is this relationship still worthwhile?
I keep on holding on till I am strong
I continue to persevere until I have the strength to move on.
Enough to say that I am moving on
Until I've gathered the courage to leave the relationship.
She loves me
She has affection for me
She needs me
She relies on me.
But I can't give her what she wants
But I can't fulfill her desires.
Am I better on my own?
Would I be better off alone?
When all is said and done
In the end.
I will keep her holding on
I will encourage her to persist in our relationship.
No point being bitter
There's no value in animosity.
I reconsider
I'm reconsidering the situation.
Tell me, did I lie to you?
Did I deceive you in any way?
You deserve something better
You deserve a better partner.
Because it's better
Because having someone love you is superior.
When someone loves you too
When someone reciprocates your love.
There's nothing I can do
There's nothing I can do to change that.
But just keep holding on till I am strong
But I will continue to persevere until I'm confident enough to move on.
To you
To our relationship.
I can't seem to let you go
I can't seem to leave you alone.
So I'll just keep on holding on
So I'll just keep persevering in the relationship.
Said I can't seem to let you go
I reiterate that I can't seem to leave you alone.
I just keep her holding on
I just keep encouraging her to persist in the relationship.
Contributed by Madison F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics~
My fault that I'm not enough
Her fault there's no room to breathe
Hey
She hates that I'm subtle
Think that I'm hard to please
She ain't perfect
Is she worth it
I keep on holding on
Like I won the lottery
But I ain't get cashed the cheque
Oh
Lot of her and a lot of me
Keep on going till there's nothing left
Cause I ain't perfect, na
And is this worth it
I keep on holding on till I am strong
Enough to say that I am moving on, yeah
She loves me
Yeah
She needs me
But I can't give her what she wants
Am I better on my own, hey
She loves me
Yeah
She needs me
When all is said and done
I won't keep on holding on, yeah
No point being bitter
I'll reconsider
Tell me did I lie to you
You deserve something better
Cause it's better
Oh when someone loves you too
Nothing I can't do
just keep holding on till I am strong
Enough to say that I am moving on, yeah
She loves me
Yeah
She needs me
But I can't give her what she wants
Am I better on my own, hey
She loves me
Yeah
She needs me (she needs me)
When all is said and done
I won't keep on holding on, yeah
I won't keep on holding on, yeah
I won't keep on holding on, yeah
I can't seem to let you go, yeah
I said I just keep on holding on, yeah
I said I can't seem to let you go, yeah
I said I just keep on holding on, yeah
She loves me
Yeah
She needs me
But I can't give her what she wants
Am I better on my own, hey
She loves me
Yeah
She needs me (she needs me)
When all is said and done
I won't keep on holding on, yeah
I won't keep on holding on, yeah
I won't keep on holding on, yeah
@joaoneto3739
Muito bom, deveria ter muito mais visualizaรงรตes
@MrIsrMega
Musica incrivel!!!!!!! vocรช acaba de ganhar um fรฃ no Brasil!
@izahsaantos7322
Pode demorar o tempo que demorar,mas cara,tu vai crescer.
Conheci teu som no Facebook,era essa mรบsica mesmo,mas numa versรฃo acรบstica,eu acho.
Boa sorte cara.Mais uma fรฃ aqui.
@3redblack1
Love this one!
@iagosoares3275
Incrรญvel!
Eu te conheci pelo Facebook, exatamente agora, som incrรญvel man
@tamarkvantaliani7658
Love this song, you are amazing Zach.
@Jamescox321
I found you through a Facebook ad. It was this song played on a guitar by you and ever since I have been a fan. Keep going. Your music is brilliant.
@JR-zv1jk
This just came up in my Spotify discover weekly, It's class! Just oozes attitude
@taggthis
Still one my favourites!!
@tomsezerietis
This is super cool and fresh vibe in your music, I can't stop grooving, ! Keep movin' Zach! :]