Hold The Line – English Lyrics

• By: Toto

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the iconic debut single "Hold the Line" by Toto, a quintessential pop-rock anthem that offers a fascinating blend of musical complexity and lyrical simplicity. You can learn about expressing the nuances of romantic uncertainty, as the song's verses often explore what love *isn't* in a unique lyrical approach. What makes this song special is its energetic hook, dynamic shifts between melodic verses and powerful choruses, a masterful guitar solo by Steve Lukather, and the soulful vocals of Bobby Kimball, all contributing to its enduring appeal and status as a classic rock staple. The track also masterfully weaves together diverse musical influences, described by drummer Jeff Porcaro as a "mishmash" of heavy rock guitar licks, intricate piano work, and a "Sly groove."

[English]

(rock music)

♪ It's not in the way that you hold me ♪

♪ It's not in the way you say you care ♪

♪ It's not in the way you've been treating my friends ♪

♪ It's not in the way that you stayed till the end ♪

♪ It's not in the way you look ♪

♪ Or the things that you say that you'll do ♪

♪ Hold the line ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Whoa, whoa, whoa ♪

♪ Hold the line ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Whoa, whoa, whoa ♪

♪ It's not in the words that you told me ♪

♪ It's not in the way you say you're mine, ooh ♪

♪ It's not in the way that you came back to me ♪

♪ It's not in the way that your love set me free ♪

♪ It's not in the way you look ♪

♪ Or the things that you say that you'll do ♪

♪ Hold the line ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Whoa, whoa, whoa ♪

♪ Hold the line ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Whoa, whoa, whoa ♪

(rock music)

(rock music continues)

♪ It's not in the words that you told me ♪

♪ It's not in the way you say you're mine, ooh ♪

♪ It's not in the way that you came back to me ♪

♪ It's not in the way that your love set me free ♪

♪ It's not in the way you look ♪

♪ Or the things that you say that you'll do ♪

♪ Hold the line ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Whoa, whoa, whoa ♪

♪ Hold the line ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Hold the line ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Love isn't always, love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Hold the line ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Love isn't always on time ♪

♪ Whoa, whoa, whoa ♪