Hold on Forever

Eternal Smiles: Embracing Life's Ups and Downs with Al Green
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Lyrics

Hold on forever, hold on forever

Expressing the idea of enduring love and commitment, asking to hold on forever.

'Til I can get everything in place

Waiting until everything is in order before fully committing.

Well, hold on forever, hold on forever

Reiterating the theme of holding on indefinitely until certain conditions are met.

'Til I can see my shapeless face

Desire to see one's own identity clearly before making a full commitment.


I've got to smile on forever

Commitment to maintaining a positive attitude and smiling continuously.

Smile 'cause there's a me for you to joy

Smiling because there is a specific happiness reserved for the listener.

That's a smile, smile, smile

Highlighting the importance of a genuine and continuous smile.

Well, this song is for every girl and boy

Indicating that the song's message is relevant to everyone, regardless of gender.


I've had good times, I've had bad times

Reflecting on both positive and negative experiences in life.

I haven't had enough

Expressing a feeling of insufficiency or unfulfilled experiences.

I have my ups and down, I've been turned around

Mentioning the ups and downs in life but emphasizing resilience and not giving up.

I haven't given up

Reaffirming the determination to persevere despite challenges.


Don't you know everybody have to walk the line?

Referencing the universal experience of facing challenges and overcoming them.

I have had to do my time, it's a shame my song's for free

Acknowledging the need to endure hardships and the value of time.

And everybody knows that's the way it goes

Commenting on the inevitability of facing challenges, and the acknowledgment of life's difficulties.

The Lord is watching over me

Believing in a higher power or guidance, expressing faith and protection.


I think I really better hold on forever, hold on forever

Reiterating the importance of holding on indefinitely, focusing on the positive aspects.

'Cause there's a smile I'd like to wear

Expressing a desire to wear a smile continuously.

I'll hold on forever, hold on forever

Stressing the commitment to holding on due to the intention to share joy.

'Cause, 'cause there's some joy I've got to share

Linking the act of holding on to the intention of sharing happiness with others.


I wanna thank somebody [Incomprehensible]

Expressing gratitude or acknowledgment towards someone or something.

That may keep on holding on

Emphasizing the determination to keep holding on.

That may keep on holding on [Incomprehensible]

Repetition of the commitment to persist and endure.

I keep holding on, I keep holding on

Reaffirming the resolve to continue holding on.


I keep on holding on, I keep seeing face

Continued determination to hold on, possibly facing challenges or adversity.

Nothing in the world can take this face

Expressing the idea that nothing in the world can diminish one's inner strength or resilience.

I, I, I keep holding, I'm holding

Repetition of the commitment to keep holding on despite difficulties.

I'm holding, I'm holding, I'm holding

Further emphasis on the enduring nature of holding on.

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