It's So Hard to Hold On
Embracing the Ephemeral: Navigating the Challenges of Holding On
Lyrics
There's a branch lying still by the ocean
Symbolic representation of a static element (branch) juxtaposed with the dynamic nature of the ocean, suggesting the contrast between stillness and the constant change of time.
Time goes fast, grab your lover and hold them
An urging message to cherish moments with a loved one as time passes quickly.
It's the same, oh the years come rushing back
Reflection on the passage of time, with memories resurfacing.
Yeah, I don't remember that
Memory loss or selective recollection, indicating the fading or distortion of past experiences.
Stuck at dawn falling fast like the weather
Imagery of dawn and fast-falling weather symbolizing the fleeting nature of time and the urgency to act.
Sing a song in a way that you never did before
Encouragement to express oneself through song in a novel way, emphasizing change or growth in artistic expression.
Oh, the screens have all gone black
Reference to screens going black implies a break from technology, suggesting a need for introspection or a pause in the digital world.
And they won't be coming back
The irreversible nature of certain changes, possibly alluding to the permanence of some life events.
It's so hard, it's so hard to hold on
Expressing the difficulty of maintaining stability or holding onto something in the face of challenges or changes.
It's so hard, it's so hard to hold on
Repetition emphasizing the persistent struggle to endure and preserve.
Steady now, it's a long way
Encouragement to stay composed despite the challenging journey, acknowledging the lengthy path ahead.
Some days just won't go
Acknowledgment that some days are particularly challenging and seem never-ending.
Turn around, don't tell me what I'm missing
Advising against dwelling on what is missing or lost, urging to turn around and face the present.
I already know, I know what this isn't
Acknowledging awareness of what is absent or lacking, suggesting acceptance of the current situation.
Hold it down, just pretend for a minute
Encouragement to maintain a facade or pretend for a brief moment, possibly to cope with difficulties.
Man it crawls, yeah it crawls when you're in it
Describing the slow and challenging nature of life, possibly in difficult circumstances.
Man it crawls, yeah it crawls when you're in it
Repetition emphasizing the persistence of challenges or struggles when immersed in a situation.
Man it crawls, yeah it crawls when you're in it
(Repetition of the previous line)
It's so hard, it's so hard to hold on
Reiteration of the difficulty in maintaining stability or perseverance.
It's so hard, it's so hard to hold on
Further emphasis on the ongoing struggle to hold on.
It's so hard, it's so hard to hold on
Continued expression of the challenges in maintaining resilience or stability.
It's so hard, it's so hard to hold on
Repetition underlining the enduring difficulty of holding on.
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