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Give me something I can hold onto 00:00
When the world starts falling down 00:07
Give me something I can hold onto 00:14
Don't let me drown 00:21
You mean everything to me 00:29
Tell me, do you still believe? 00:32
Give me something I can hold onto 00:36
When it gets to me 00:40
Hold onto, hold onto 00:44
Hold onto, hold onto 00:48
Give me something I can hold onto 00:51
When it gets to me 00:55
You mean everything to me 00:58
Give me something, hey, hey 01:01
Give me nobody, hey, hey 01:05
You mean something, hey, hey 01:08
You mean everything 01:10
You mean everything to me 01:12
Give me something, hey, hey, hey 01:16
Give me nobody, hey, hey 01:19
You mean something, hey, hey 01:23
You mean everything 01:25
You mean everything to me 01:27
Everything is changing way too fast 01:35
Everything I buried in my past 01:38
Give me something I can hold onto, make it last 01:41
You mean everything to me 01:49
Tell me, do you still believe? 01:52
Give me something I can hold onto 01:56
When it gets to me 02:00
Hold onto, hold onto 02:04
Hold onto, hold onto 02:08
Give me something I can hold onto 02:10
When it gets to me 02:15
You mean everything to me, hey, hey 02:17
Give me something hey, hey, hey 02:21
Give me nobody, hey, hey 02:25
Give me something, hey, hey 02:28
You mean everything 02:31
Hold onto, hold onto 02:33
Hold onto, hold onto 02:37
Give me something I can hold onto 02:40
When it gets to me 02:44
You mean everything to me 02:47
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Hold On – English Lyrics

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Dive into the electrifying beats of Nathan Dawe and Abi Flynn's "Hold On"! This catchy dance anthem is not just a banger for the clubs, but also carries a heartfelt message about finding stability in a fast-changing world. Learning English through its lyrics can help you grasp contemporary expressions related to emotions and support, while its energetic rhythm makes it a perfect track to feel the pulse of modern British dance music. Discover how its relatable themes of reassurance and connection resonate across cultures, making it a special song for language learners and music lovers alike.

[English]
Give me something I can hold onto
When the world starts falling down
Give me something I can hold onto
Don't let me drown
You mean everything to me
Tell me, do you still believe?
Give me something I can hold onto
When it gets to me
Hold onto, hold onto
Hold onto, hold onto
Give me something I can hold onto
When it gets to me
You mean everything to me
Give me something, hey, hey
Give me nobody, hey, hey
You mean something, hey, hey
You mean everything
You mean everything to me
Give me something, hey, hey, hey
Give me nobody, hey, hey
You mean something, hey, hey
You mean everything
You mean everything to me
Everything is changing way too fast
Everything I buried in my past
Give me something I can hold onto, make it last
You mean everything to me
Tell me, do you still believe?
Give me something I can hold onto
When it gets to me
Hold onto, hold onto
Hold onto, hold onto
Give me something I can hold onto
When it gets to me
You mean everything to me, hey, hey
Give me something hey, hey, hey
Give me nobody, hey, hey
Give me something, hey, hey
You mean everything
Hold onto, hold onto
Hold onto, hold onto
Give me something I can hold onto
When it gets to me
You mean everything to me
...

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

hold

/hoʊld/

A2
  • verb
  • - to keep something in your hand or arms
  • verb
  • - to possess or keep something

give

/ɡɪv/

A1
  • verb
  • - to hand over something to someone

something

/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

A1
  • noun
  • - a thing that is not named or described in detail

world

/wɜːrld/

A1
  • noun
  • - the earth with all its countries, peoples, and natural features

fall

/fɔːl/

A1
  • verb
  • - to drop down from a higher to a lower position

drown

/draʊn/

B1
  • verb
  • - to die by being unable to breathe underwater

mean

/miːn/

A2
  • verb
  • - to intend to express or indicate something

everything

/ˈɛvriθɪŋ/

A1
  • noun
  • - all things; all the things of a group

believe

/bɪˈliːv/

B1
  • verb
  • - to think that something is true or probable

tell

/tɛl/

A1
  • verb
  • - to communicate information, facts, or news to someone in spoken or written words

get

/ɡɛt/

A1
  • verb
  • - to obtain or acquire

past

/pæst/

A2
  • noun
  • - the time before the present

bury

/ˈbɛri/

B2
  • verb
  • - to put a dead body into the ground and cover it

change

/tʃeɪndʒ/

A1
  • verb
  • - to make or become different
  • noun
  • - the act or result of making or becoming different

fast

/fæst/

A1
  • adjective
  • - moving or able to move quickly; happening quickly

last

/læst/

A2
  • verb
  • - to continue for a period of time

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