holding back the years
maurice j Lyrics
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Thinking of the fear I've had for so long.
When somebody hears,
Listen to the fear that's gone.
Strangled by the wishes of pater,
Hoping for the arm of mater,
Get to me sooner or later,
I'll keep holding on,
I'll keep holding on,
I'll keep holding on,
I'll keep holding on.
Chance for me to escape from all I know.
Holding back the tears.
There's nothing here has grown.
I've wasted all my tears,
Wasted all those years.
Nothing had the chance to be good,
Nothing ever could, yeah.
I'll keep holding on,
I'll keep holding on,
I'll keep holding on,
I'll keep holding on
So tight.
The song "Holding Back The Years" by Maurice J. is a deeply emotional and personal expression of the singer's struggle with fear and suppressed emotions. The first verse talks about the fear that has been with him for a long time, and how he longs for someone to hear him out and understand his struggles. The lines "Strangled by the wishes of pater, Hoping for the arm of mater" imply a difficult and possibly estranged relationship with his parents, but also a deep longing for their love and guidance. The chorus then asserts his determination to hold on despite everything, and to keep pushing through the pain and fear.
The second verse talks about the singer's desire to escape from his current situation and start anew. He feels that nothing has grown or thrived in his life, and he has wasted too many years being weighed down by his fears and emotions. The lines "Nothing had the chance to be good, Nothing ever could" suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair, but the chorus once again emphasizes his resolve to hold on no matter what.
Overall, "Holding Back The Years" is a powerful and raw depiction of the struggles that many people face in life, particularly with regard to family, self-doubt, and the journey towards healing and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding back the years,
Referring to the act of repressing emotions and memories related to the past.
Thinking of the fear I've had for so long.
Reflecting on the anxiety that has been present for a significant amount of time.
When somebody hears,
When another person takes the time to listen.
Listen to the fear that's gone.
Hear and understand the fear that is no longer present.
Strangled by the wishes of pater,
Feeling suffocated by the desires of the father figure.
Hoping for the arm of mater,
Desiring the comfort and support of the mother figure.
Get to me sooner or later,
Will eventually affect me, either now or later in life.
Nothing ever could, yeah.
Despite the hope, nothing could have changed the past.
I'll keep holding on,
Will continue to endure and persevere.
Chance for me to escape from all I know.
Opportunity for a fresh start away from current circumstances.
Holding back the tears.
Trying to control and conceal emotions.
There's nothing here has grown.
Nothing has developed or progressed in this environment.
I've wasted all my tears,
Feelings and emotions were spent and not utilized effectively.
Wasted all those years.
Time has gone by without any meaningful change or progress.
Nothing had the chance to be good,
The circumstances never allowed for positivity or growth.
I'll keep holding on,
Will persist and endure through the hardships.
So tight.
With an extreme level of firmness and tenacity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mick Hucknall, Neil Moss
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