Holding on to You
Holding on to You

twenty one pilots - Holding on to You Lyrics

In a world where we often feel lost, this anthem is a powerful assertion of self-control and resilience. The lyrics convey a battle against one's own mind, with the protagonist striving to reclaim control over their thoughts and actions. The recurring phrase… Read more

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Holding on to You Lyrics

I'm taking over my body, back in control, no more "shotty"
I bet a lot of me was lost, "T"'s uncrossed and "I"'s undotted
I fought it a lot and it seems a lot like flesh is all I got
Not any more, flesh out the door, SWAT
I must've forgot, you can't trust me
I'm open a moment and closed when you show it
Before you know it, I'm lost at sea
And now that I write and think about it and the story unfolds
You should take my life, you should take my soul

You are surrounding, all my surroundings
Sounding down the mountain range of my left-side brain
You are surrounding, all my surroundings
Twisting the kaleidoscope behind both of my eyes
And I'll be holding on to you
And I'll be holding on to you

Remember the moment you know exactly where you're goin'
'Cause the next moment before you know it
Time is slowin' and it's frozen still
And the windowsill looks really nice, right?
You think twice about your life, it probably happens at night, right?
Fight it, take the pain, ignite it
Tie a noose around your mind, loose enough to breathe fine
And tie it to a tree tell it, "You belong to me
This ain't a noose, this is a leash
And I have news for you, you must obey me"

You are surrounding, all my surroundings
Sounding down the mountain range of my left-side brain
You are surrounding, all my surroundings
Twisting the kaleidoscope behind both of my eyes

Entertain my faith, entertain my faith
Entertain my faith, entertain my faith
Entertain my faith, entertain my faith
Entertain my faith, entertain my faith
Entertain my faith, entertain my faith

Lean with it, rock with it, when we gonna stop with it?
Lyrics that mean nothin', we were gifted with thought
Is it time to move our feet, to an introspective beat?
It ain't the speakers that bump hearts
It's our hearts that make the beat
Lean with it, rock with it, when we gonna stop with it?
Lyrics that mean nothin', we were gifted with thought
Is it time to move our feet, to an introspective beat?
It ain't the speakers that bump hearts
It's our hearts that make the beat
Lean with it, rock with it, when we gonna stop with it?
Lyrics that mean nothin', we were gifted with thought
Is it time to move our feet, to an introspective beat?
It ain't the speakers that bump hearts
It's our hearts that make the beat
Lean with it, rock with it, when we gonna stop with it?
Lyrics that mean nothin', we were gifted with thought
Is it time to move our feet, to an introspective beat?
It ain't the speakers that bump hearts
It's our hearts that make the beat

And I'll be holding on to you, and I'll be holding on to you
And I'll be holding on to you, and I'll be holding on to you
And I'll be holding on to you, and I'll be holding on to you
And I'll be holding on to you, and I'll be holding on to you

Writer(s): Bernard Leverette, Charles Hammond, Deangelo Hunt, Gerald H. Tiller, Jamall Willingham, Maurice Gleaton, Robert Lee Hill Jr., Tyler Joseph
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Holding on to You?

In a world where we often feel lost, this anthem is a powerful assertion of self-control and resilience. The lyrics convey a battle against one's own mind, with the protagonist striving to reclaim control over their thoughts and actions. The recurring phrase "You are surrounding all my surroundings" could be interpreted as an external force or person influencing the singer's mindset, for better or worse. The song also critiques superficiality in music ("Lyrics that mean nothing"), urging listeners to seek depth and meaning. Ultimately, it's about holding on to whatever gives you strength - whether that's faith, love, or something else entirely. This track serves as a rallying cry for those struggling with their inner demons, reminding them of their power to shape their own destiny.

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