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Hold On Lyrics

I know this pain
Why do lock yourself up in these chains?
No one can change your life except for you
Don't ever let anyone step all over you
Just open your heart and your mind
Is it really fair to feel this way inside?

Some day somebody's gonna make you want to
Turn around and say goodbye
Until then, baby, are you going to let them
Hold you down and make you cry?
Don't you know
Don't you know things can change
Things'll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
Can you hold on for one more day?
Things'll go your way
Hold on for one more day

You could sustain
Or are you comfortable with the pain?
You've got no one to blame for your unhappiness
You got yourself into your own mess
Lettin' your worries pass you by
Don't you think it's worth your time
To change your mind?

Some day somebody's gonna make you want to
Turn around and say goodbye
Until then, baby, are you going to let them
Hold you down and make you cry?
Don't you know
Don't you know things can change
Things'll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
Can you hold on for one more day?
Things'll go your way
Hold on for one more day

I know that there is pain
But you hold on for one more day
And you break free the chains
Yeah, I know that there is pain
But you hold on for one more day
And you break free
Break from the chains

Some day somebody's gonna make you want to
Turn around and say goodbye
Until then, baby, are you going to let them
Hold you down and make you cry?
Don't you know
Don't you know things can change
Things'll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
Can you hold on for one more day?
Things'll go your way
Hold on for one more day

Won't you tell me now?
Hold on for one more day
'Cause it's gonna go your way

Don't you know things can change
Things'll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
Can't you change it this time?

Make up your mind
Hold on
Hold on
Baby, hold on
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Cover art for Hold On lyrics by Wilson Phillips

Yes, it has upbeat music, but I think they're trying to bring a dark subject to light. It's about a woman who is in an abusive relationship. The lyrics are almost like she's talking to herself... someday he'll give her "enough" reason to say goodbye. She knows she should get out now, but she's also wishful thinking... hold on one more day, things will change.

Honey, he will never change. There are plenty of nice men out there.

It sounds like a song about suicide to me. The person whom is locked up in chains has doen this mess to themselves by not sticking up for themselves. She says "Hold on for one more day and things will go your way". That to me seems like "Ride it out because this too shall pass".

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Cover art for Hold On lyrics by Wilson Phillips

I believe this song is confronting depression and anxiety. Everyone goes through pain and suffering. Many feel as though they have hit rock bottom and it will never get better. The lyrics attempt to encourage those who feel as though they have lost all hope, to continue to keep living and not be a prisoner to the pain and suffering. ("I know there is pain. Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?").

I find the song to be quite moving and uplifting especially for those who have been or are currently in a state of depression. The song emphasizes the importance of persevering in spite of obstacles and not let the situation consume you. Everything will be alright in the end. ("Hold on for one more day. Things will go your way.")

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The most peppy suicide song ever made.

My Opinion
Cover art for Hold On lyrics by Wilson Phillips

This is a song saying stand up for yourself when someone or something gets you down. Keep your chin up, hold on and you will get by. I love it!

Cover art for Hold On lyrics by Wilson Phillips

It sounds like a song about suicide to me. The person whom is locked up in chains has doen this mess to themselves by not sticking up for themselves. She says "Hold on for one more day and things will go your way". That to me seems like "Ride it out because this too shall pass".

Song Meaning
Cover art for Hold On lyrics by Wilson Phillips

Lol, well.. i just came here to look for the meaning of this song cause i think i can relate to it's meaning now. And i posted it for him to listen and feel what's inside me.

Cover art for Hold On lyrics by Wilson Phillips

this song inspired me to stay me and go through life my way

Cover art for Hold On lyrics by Wilson Phillips

Whenever I listen to this song, I can't stop laughing. I keep picturing that scene from Harold and Kumar go to White Castle.

Cover art for Hold On lyrics by Wilson Phillips

exactly right.

Cover art for Hold On lyrics by Wilson Phillips

I think the following link sums up the song meaning nicely, especially from this Cindy 80 person:

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