Hold On – English Lyrics

• By: Jonas Brothers

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the upbeat world of the Jonas Brothers with "Hold On," a pop-punk anthem filled with heartfelt messages. Its direct and inspiring lyrics make it a perfect song for English language learners, offering clear expressions of hope and resilience that are easy to understand and relate to. Discover how this iconic track can encourage you through its universal themes of not giving up and finding strength in adversity.

[English]

We don't have time left to regret

Hold on

It will take more than common sense

Hold on

So, stop your wondering, take a stand

Hold on

There's more to life that just to live

Hold on

'Cause an empty room can be so loud

There's too many tears to drown them out

So, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on

One single smile, a helping hand

Hold on

It's not that hard to be a friend

Hold on

So don't give up, stand 'til the end

Hold on

There's more to life than just to live

Hold on

'Cause an empty room can be so loud

There's too many tears to drown them out

So, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on

When you love someone and they break you heart

Don't give up on love, have faith, restart

Just hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on

...

When it falls apart and you're feeling lost

All your hope is gone, don't forget to

Hold on, hold on

'Cause an empty room can be so loud

There's too many tears to drown them out

So hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on

When you love someone and they break you heart

Don't give up on love, have faith, restart

Just hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on

'Cause an empty room can be so loud

There's too many tears to drown them out

So, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on

When you love someone and they break you heart

Don't give up on love, have faith, restart

Just hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on

...

Key Grammar Structures

• We don't have time left to regret

  ➔ Present simple with 'don't' for negation

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple with 'don't' to express a general truth or advice.

• It will take more than common sense

  ➔ Future simple with 'will'

  ➔ The sentence uses 'will' to predict or make a statement about the future.

• So, stop your wondering, take a stand

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The sentence uses the imperative mood to give direct commands or advice.

• There's more to life than just to live

  ➔ Present simple with contraction 'There's'

  ➔ The sentence uses 'There's' as a contraction of 'There is' to emphasize existence or availability.

• 'Cause an empty room can be so loud

  ➔ Shortened form of 'because'

  ➔ The sentence uses ''Cause' as a shortened form of 'because' in informal language.

• When you love someone and they break your heart

  ➔ Present simple with 'when' for conditions

  ➔ The sentence uses 'when' to introduce a condition or circumstance in the present simple.

• Don't give up on love, have faith, restart

  ➔ Imperative mood with multiple commands

  ➔ The sentence uses the imperative mood to give multiple direct commands or pieces of advice.

• Just hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The sentence uses repetition of 'hold on' to emphasize the importance of the action.