Holding On
iann dior Lyrics


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I've been holdin' on
Don't know why
Love's not for everyone
But I still try
I've been holdin' on
Don't know why
Love's not for everyone
But I still try

Yeah, baby, what you talkin' 'bout? Don't know how to act
Lookin' at your phone, but you won't hit me back
I'm not gettin' rest 'til I get you in my bed
I'm not askin' much, baby, just give me respect, yeah
I ain't givin' you a follow, I ain't givin' you a check
You want new Chanel, but ain't put in' work for that
Come on, baby, show me what you got, bring it back
Drinkin' and smokin', I know you love to do that
Yeah, huh, I'm reckless, I'm dumb
According to you, but you don't know shit, honey
You don't know how I move
I'm rollin', I'm smokin' a deuce
I ain't tellin' lies, baby, you know that I'm the truth

I don't know what to do
Got nothin' left to lose
You play me like a fool
I'm never comin' home
I don't know what to do
Got nothin' left to lose
You play me like a fool
I'm never comin' home

I've been holdin' on
Don't know why
Love's not for everyone
But I still try
I've been holdin' on
Don't know why
Love's not for everyone
But I still try

Na, na-na, na, na-na
Na, na-na, na, na-na




Na, na-na, na, na-na
Na, na-na, na, na-na

Overall Meaning

In "Holding On" by iann dior, the lyrics describe the struggles of holding onto love, even when it seems like it's not meant for everyone. The singer emphasizes their determination to keep trying, despite not knowing why they are holding on. However, the lyrics also convey feelings of frustration and desperation in trying to win someone over. The second verse shows the singer's attempts to win the affection of someone who isn't responding to their messages, and his disappointment in feeling played "like a fool." He recognizes that the person he's pursuing loves to party, but doesn't seem to appreciate his efforts to win her over. He feels misunderstood and disrespected, yet remains hopeful that things can work out if they just give it a chance.


The chorus repeats the same lines, highlighting the ambiguity and uncertainty that comes with trying to hold onto love. The singer is unsure of what to do or where to turn, but is willing to keep trying. The repetition of the chorus suggests a sense of anxiety and hopelessness, as if the singer is stuck in a cycle of confusion and disappointment. The final lines of the song, "I'm never comin' home," express a sense of finality and resignation. The singer has exhausted all his efforts in pursuing love and is ready to move on.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been holdin' on
I have been persevering through a tough situation


Don't know why
I don't understand the reason for my struggles


Love's not for everyone
Romantic relationships aren't meant for everyone


But I still try
Despite the difficulties, I keep trying to find love


Yeah, baby, what you talkin' 'bout? Don't know how to act
Hey, what is your problem? You're not behaving properly


Lookin' at your phone, but you won't hit me back
You're ignoring my attempts to communicate with you


I'm not gettin' rest 'til I get you in my bed
I don't feel satisfied until I have sexual relations with you


I'm not askin' much, baby, just give me respect, yeah
I simply want you to treat me with dignity and acknowledge me


I ain't givin' you a follow, I ain't givin' you a check
I'm not going to give you social media attention or money


You want new Chanel, but ain't put in' work for that
You desire expensive things but haven't worked for them


Come on, baby, show me what you got, bring it back
Let me see your qualities and skills, impress me


Drinkin' and smokin', I know you love to do that
You enjoy consuming alcohol and tobacco


Yeah, huh, I'm reckless, I'm dumb
I admit that I act impulsively and foolishly


According to you, but you don't know shit, honey
You may think poorly of me, but you don't understand the full story


You don't know how I move
You are unaware of my actions and behaviors


I'm rollin', I'm smokin' a deuce
I am partaking in marijuana use


I ain't tellin' lies, baby, you know that I'm the truth
I am being honest with you and you should believe me


I don't know what to do
I am lost and unsure of my next move


Got nothin' left to lose
I have nothing else to risk or sacrifice


You play me like a fool
You are manipulating and taking advantage of me


I'm never comin' home
I am done with this situation and will not return


Na, na-na, na, na-na
These are nonsensical syllables used for musical effect


Na, na-na, na, na-na
These are nonsensical syllables used for musical effect


Na, na-na, na, na-na
These are nonsensical syllables used for musical effect


Na, na-na, na, na-na
These are nonsensical syllables used for musical effect




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Olmo, Blake Slatkin, Omer Fedi, Andrew Luce, Keegan Bach

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Tommy Nguyen

[Intro]
Hmm-hmm, hmm
Hmm-hmm, hmm

[Chorus]
I been holdin' on, don't know why
Love's not for everyone, but I still try
I been holdin' on, don't know why
Love's not for everyone, but I still try

[Verse]
Yeah, baby, what you talking 'bout? Don't know how to act
Lookin' at your phone, but you won't hit me back (Back)
I'm not gettin' rest 'til I get you in my bed (My bed)
I'm not askin' much, baby, just give me respect, yeah
I ain't givin' you a follow, I ain't givin' you a check (A check)
You want new Chanel but ain't puttin' work for that (That)
Come on baby, show me what you got, bring it back (Back)
Drinkin' and smokin', I know you love to do that, yeah, huh
I'm reckless, I'm dumb, accordin' to you
But you don't know shit, huh, you don't know how I move
I'm rollin', I'm smokin' a deuce
I ain't tellin' lies baby, you know that I'm the truth

[Bridge]
I don't know what to do
Got nothin' left to lose
You play me like a fool
I'm nevеr comin' home
I don't know what to do (I don't know)
Got nothing left to lose (Lеft to lose)
You play me like a fool
I'm never comin' home

[Chorus]
I been holdin' on, don't know why
Love's not for everyone, but I still try
I been holdin' on, don't know why
Love's not for everyone, but I still try

[Outro]
Na, na-na, na-na
Na, na-na, na-na
Na, na-na, na-na
Na, na-na, na-na
Na, na-na, na-na



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Subby

Too fire bro

G L I D E X

Why you subby

Natasha M

IKR !!,
Love his songs and him! ❤❤

Jesse The King

@RE FIX not that good song nor grammar kid.

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SILVER SPADES

Man this guy has such uplifting music

Maalik ッ

Fr bruh

Luke and joe

Ikr

Finnsstuff

listen to any of his older songs this guy only puts out depressing shit my dude
dont get me wrong its fuckin good shit i love it but hes not usually uplifting lmao

Itzxmonch

Mhm

Platinum Videos

i mean like 80% of his music is depressing shit but yeah he does have uplifting music

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