Hold On Lyrics – Tash Sultana

Hold On Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
In the first verse, the singer describes feeling lost and distant from someone they care about, trying to reach them but not knowing how. Time is slipping away, and they hope they’ll be able to see a brighter day. The singer feels physically drained, unable to eat or sleep, and has been struggling for months. Despite the overwhelming discomfort, doctors can’t help because they only focus on treating physical pain, ignoring the emotional and mental struggles the singer faces. This leaves them feeling misunderstood and isolated, as if they’re being labeled as “insane” for their pain.

[Pre-Chorus]
In the pre-chorus, the singer expresses a deep inner conflict. Although others tell them to hold on and be strong, they continue to feel something is wrong inside. They keep lying to themselves, trying to believe that everything will be okay, but the emotional pain is still there. Despite their efforts to suppress the truth, the reality always comes to light, and they can’t escape their feelings, no matter how much they try to deny them.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats a message of perseverance, urging to “hold on” despite the pain and struggles. It’s a reminder that sometimes, all one can do is hang on and push through the difficult moments, even when everything feels overwhelming. The line “a little longer, baby” suggests that things might get better if they can just endure a bit more, holding on through the tough times.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the singer shares a troubling, intense dream where they feel trapped and suffocated, symbolized by someone’s hands around their neck. The dream is filled with physical discomfort, like spitting out teeth, which hints at a feeling of being hurt or powerless. The singer feels betrayed, but it’s not in the traditional sense of cheating; it’s more about reaching a breaking point in life. There’s a sense of dishonesty, with the singer hiding painful truths from their loved ones, even though their mother doesn’t seem to question their silence. Despite feeling weak, they continue to pretend and keep up appearances.

[Pre-Chorus]
In this pre-chorus, the singer again faces internal tension. While others tell them to hold on and stay strong, they continue to feel a sense of wrongness deep inside. They’re still lying to themselves, trying to convince themselves they’ll be okay, but the emotional pain lingers. The truth, however, can’t be hidden forever, and it finds its way to the surface, making it harder to ignore.

[Chorus]
This chorus reiterates the message of holding on and enduring through tough times. The repetition emphasizes the importance of holding on just a little longer, even when things feel unbearable. It’s a message of hope, encouraging the listener to keep going despite the difficulties they face, with the promise that endurance can eventually lead to relief or change.

[Outro]
The outro emphasizes the need to hold on for just a bit longer, repeating the phrase “a little longer, baby” to suggest that perseverance through hardship will eventually lead to a better outcome, even if it takes time. It’s a reminder to keep pushing through, no matter how long the struggle may seem.