The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
We don't have time left to regret (hold on)
It will take more than common sense (hold on)
So stop your wondering, take a stand (hold on)
'Cause there's more to life than just to live (hold on)
'Cause an empty room can be so loud
It's too many tears to drown them out
So hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
One single smile, a helping hand (hold on)
It's not that hard to be a friend (hold on)
So don't give up, stand 'til the end (hold on)
'Cause there's more to life than just to live (hold on)
'Cause an empty room can be so loud
It's too many tears to drown them out
So hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
When you love someone, and they break your heart
Don't give up on love, have faith, restart
Just hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
When it falls apart, and you're feeling lost
All your hope is gone, don't forget to hold on
Hold on
'Cause an empty room can be so loud
It's too many tears to drown them out
So hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
When you love someone, and they break your heart
Don't give up on love, have faith, restart
Just hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
'Cause an empty room can be so loud
It's too many tears to drown them out
So hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
When you love someone, and they break your heart
Don't give up on love, have faith, restart
Just hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
It will take more than common sense (hold on)
So stop your wondering, take a stand (hold on)
'Cause there's more to life than just to live (hold on)
'Cause an empty room can be so loud
It's too many tears to drown them out
So hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
One single smile, a helping hand (hold on)
It's not that hard to be a friend (hold on)
So don't give up, stand 'til the end (hold on)
'Cause there's more to life than just to live (hold on)
'Cause an empty room can be so loud
It's too many tears to drown them out
So hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
When you love someone, and they break your heart
Don't give up on love, have faith, restart
Just hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
When it falls apart, and you're feeling lost
All your hope is gone, don't forget to hold on
Hold on
'Cause an empty room can be so loud
It's too many tears to drown them out
So hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
When you love someone, and they break your heart
Don't give up on love, have faith, restart
Just hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
'Cause an empty room can be so loud
It's too many tears to drown them out
So hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
When you love someone, and they break your heart
Don't give up on love, have faith, restart
Just hold on (hold on)
Hold on (hold on)
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Hold On Lyrics as written by Nicholas Jonas Joseph Jonas
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