Story Behind The Song
My middle child left for college - song came from that.
Song Description
A song about the journey of a a daughter leaving home to start life on her own and how the father is reminiscing of the time gone by and not wanting to let go.
| Song Length |
3:27 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Daughter, Love for Child |
| Similar Artists |
Rascal Flatts, Michael W. Smith |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Keep Holding On
Verse 1
How much life, can she pack in that car?
Another bird flies the nest
Time just keeps roll-in on (On & on)
A new destination
Too many miles from home
But I will be strong
I'll keep holding on
Chorus
I'll keep holding on
Pretend you're not gone
Like everything's perfect, there's nothing wrong
I'll fight back the tears
Like we still have years
But still in my heart I keep holding on
Verse 2
An old dusty photo, hangs on the wall
Shows a tiny hand in mine,
Oh, how the time rolls on
What lies ahead?
On this journey that you must take
Just keep holding on
Keep holding on
Chorus 2
I'll keep holding on
Pretend you're not gone
Like everything's perfect, there's nothing wrong
I'll fight back the tears
Like we still have years
But still in my heart I keep holding on
Bridge
This side of heaven,
There's so much unseen
But God gave us His word, His Son,
And Faith to help us believe
Chorus
(Same)
© Copyright 2009 Fred Said Productions (ASCAP) All rights reserved.
Words & Music By Frank D. Jones
email: fjonez@mac.com * web: http://www.frankjonez.com