Hold On To Me – English Lyrics

• By: Lauren Daigle

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the power of human connection and hope with Lauren Daigle's 'Hold On To Me.' This song offers more than just beautiful melodies; it's an anthem for anyone who has ever felt vulnerable or alone. By exploring its heartfelt lyrics, you can not only find comfort but also learn phrases of encouragement and support in English. What makes this song truly special is its universal message of being there for one another, a sentiment that became even more poignant in a world facing unprecedented challenges.

[English]

When the best of me is barely breathing

When I'm not somebody I believe in

Hold on to me

When I miss the light the night has stolen

When I'm slamming all the doors you've opened

Hold on to me

Hold on to me

Hold on to me when it's too dark to see You

When I am sure I have reached the end

Hold on to me when I forget I need You

When I let go, hold me again

When I don't feel like I'm worth defending

When I'm tired of all my pretending

Hold on to me

When I start to break in desperation

Underneath the weight of expectation

Hold on to me

Hold on to me

Hold on to me when it's too  dark to see You (I'll hold on)

When I am sure I have reached the end

Hold on to me when I forget  I need You (I'll hold on)

When I let go,  

hold me again

I could rest here in your arms forever

'Cause i know nobody loves me better

Hold on to me

Hold on to me

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
breathe /briːð/ B1	verb - to take air into the lungs and then expel it
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept something as true
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
dark /dɑːrk/ A1	adjective - having very little or no light
miss /mɪs/ A2	verb - to fail to notice, hear, or understand something
weight /weɪt/ B1	noun - a measure of how heavy something is
expectation /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - a strong belief that something will happen or be the case
defend /dɪˈfɛnd/ B2	verb - to protect from harm or danger
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ B1	verb - to act as if something is true when it is not
start /stɑːrt/ A1	verb - to begin or commence
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp or carry with one's hands
again /əˈɡɛn/ A1	adverb - once more; another time
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A2	adjective - in need of rest or sleep
desperation /ˌdɛspəˈreɪʃən/ C1	noun - a state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme behavior
forever /fərˈɛvər/ B2	adverb - for all future time; for always
nobody /ˈnoʊbɒdi/ A2	pronoun - no person; not anyone

Key Grammar Structures

• When the best of me is barely breathing

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "is barely breathing" indicates an ongoing state.

• When I miss the light the night has stolen

  ➔ Past perfect tense

  ➔ The phrase "the night has stolen" shows an action that occurred before another past action.

• Hold on to me when it's too dark to see You

  ➔ Conditional clause

  ➔ The phrase "when it's too dark to see You" sets a condition for the action.

• When I forget I need You

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "I forget" indicates a habitual action or state.

• I could rest here in your arms forever

  ➔ Modal verb 'could'

  ➔ The use of 'could' expresses possibility or ability in the past.