Holding on |
LyricsHolding onYves Stilmant © 2025 ASCAP Verse 1A I left my little country chasing brighter dreams. I carried all my hopes across the ocean's gleam. I said goodbye to faces that had shaped my youth. Not knowing time would steal the chance to speak my truth. Verse 1B The road held days of glory and of breaking down. I lost my sense of place before I found my ground. But love kept pushing forward when the nights were long. My family held the pieces when my heart felt gone. Pre-Chorus And every mile behind me taught me how to stay. I learned to face the shadows that won't fade away. Chorus (Final -- Option B) I've been holding on to the words I couldn't say, Holding on to moments time just took away. I never saw their faces on that final day, But what they left inside me helps me find my way. Yeah, I'm holding on In the only way I can today. ________________________________________ Verse 2A My father's quiet wisdom still lives in my bones. My mother's gentle laughter still feels like home. Though I was far away when they were slipping slow, I feel them in the music running through my soul. Verse 2B My daughters changed my world and helped me rise again. My wife became the light that held me through the rain. Through broken hands and heartbreak and the weight they knew, They gave me strength to stand and taught me what is true. Pre-Chorus And every mile behind me made my purpose clear. I'm grateful for the love that kept me standing here. Chorus (Repeat -- Final) I've been holding on to the words I couldn't say, Holding on to moments time just took away. I never saw their faces on that final day, But what they left inside me helps me find my way. Yeah, I'm holding on In the only way I can today. ________________________________________ Bridge The price of chasing dreams is time you can't reclaim. But I pray they felt my love when life pulled me away. And I hope they hear my voice above the falling rain. I sing to keep them close and walk with them again. ________________________________________ Final Chorus I'm still holding on to the words I couldn't say, Holding on to love that time could never take. I wasn't there to see them on their final day, But what they left inside me guides me on my way. Yeah, I'm holding on And I know they'd want me living brave. Outro Still holding on... To the ones I couldn't save. |
| Lyric Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Music Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Producer Credits: Lumiere Soundworks/Audio Alchemy Productions |
| Publisher Credits: Groove Tattoo Publishing |
| Performance Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Song Length: 5:16 |
| Primary Genre: Country-Contemporary |
| Secondary Genre: Country-General |
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
| Language: English |
| Era: 2000 and later |