Holding On
Love's Unyielding Grip: Katie Stanton's 'Holding On' Meaning Revealed
Lyrics
Keeping our love lost we'll know that its safe
Expressing the intentional decision to keep their lost love, considering it a safe choice.
Easier when we thought that it could just be erased
Reflecting on the past belief that erasing the love would be easier, possibly indicating a change in perspective.
Yeah, my hearts in my gut and I'm red in my face
Describing emotional turmoil with a combination of heartache (hearts in gut) and embarrassment (red in face).
Knowing you're hiding that you feel the same way
Acknowledging that the other person is concealing similar feelings.
Hmm, Hmm
Repetition, possibly emphasizing the gravity of the situation or the depth of emotions.
Hmm, Hmm
-You're trying but babe somethings missing
Noticing that something important is missing despite efforts in the relationship.
Keep hoping she's right
Maintaining hope that the other person is right, possibly about the relationship's potential.
But you know it's wrong
Acknowledging the wrongness of the situation despite the hope.
Love on her, but it's my name you whisper
Noting that the other person expresses love to someone else, but the narrator's name is whispered.
Stop believing that you let go
Encouraging the partner to stop pretending they have let go of the past.
Cause you're still holding on
Affirming that the partner is still emotionally attached, indicated by "holding on."
Holding on
Reiteration of the theme of holding on, emphasizing the persistence of feelings.
I dare you to say that you don't feel the same
Challenging the partner to admit that they share similar feelings.
Because no one's ever matched the feeling that you gave
Highlighting the uniqueness of the past love and the impact it had.
This love hurt too much, but it's still in the way
Acknowledging the pain caused by the love but recognizing its enduring presence.
Not promised forever, I hope you're not too late
Expressing uncertainty about the future of the relationship, hoping it's not too late to salvage.
Hmm, Hmm
Repetition, possibly emphasizing the gravity of the situation or the depth of emotions.
Hmm, Hmm
-You're trying but babe somethings missing
Noting the continued effort in the relationship despite the sense that something is missing.
Keep hoping she's right
Maintaining hope that the partner is right, even when deep down, it feels wrong.
But you know it's wrong
Acknowledging the wrongness of the situation despite the hope.
Love on her, but it's my name you whisper
Highlighting the conflict between expressing love to someone else while secretly thinking of the narrator.
Stop believing that you let go
Encouraging the partner to stop pretending they have let go of the past.
Cause you're still holding on
Affirming that the partner is still emotionally attached, indicated by "holding on."
Holding on
Reiteration of the theme of holding on, emphasizing the persistence of feelings.
Holding on, holding on
Repetition, possibly emphasizing the gravity of the situation or the depth of emotions.
Holding on, holding on
-Holding on, holding on
-You're trying but babe somethings missing
Noting the continued effort in the relationship despite the sense that something is missing.
Keep hoping she's right
Maintaining hope that the partner is right, even when deep down, it feels wrong.
But you know it's wrong
Acknowledging the wrongness of the situation despite the hope.
Love on her, but it's my name you whisper
Highlighting the conflict between expressing love to someone else while secretly thinking of the narrator.
Stop believing that you let go
Encouraging the partner to stop pretending they have let go of the past.
Cause you're still holding on
Affirming that the partner is still emotionally attached, indicated by "holding on."
Holding on
Reiteration of the theme of holding on, emphasizing the persistence of feelings.
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