Just Hold On – English Lyrics

• By: Steve Aoki, Louis Tomlinson

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with "Just Hold On," a powerful and emotionally resonant dance-pop anthem by Steve Aoki and Louis Tomlinson. Its clear, direct lyrics offer an excellent opportunity to learn English vocabulary related to resilience, hope, and overcoming adversity. The song's uplifting message and memorable chorus make it not only a compelling listen but also a practical tool for language acquisition, helping you grasp expressions of encouragement and inner strength through its universally relatable themes.

[English]

作词 : Sasha Alex Sloan/Eric Rosse

作曲 : Steve Aoki/Louis Tomlinson/Sasha Alex Sloan/Nolan Lambroza/Eric Rosse

Wish that you could build a time machine

So you could see

The things no one can see

Feels like you're standing on the edge

Looking at the stars

And wishing you were them

What do you do when a chapter ends?

Do you close the book and never read it again?

Where do you go when your story's done?

You can be who you were or who you'll become

Oooh

If it all goes wrong

Oooh

Darling just hold on

The sun goes down and it comes back up

The world it turns no matter what

Oooh

If it all goes wrong

Darling just hold on

It's not over until it's all been said

It's not over until your dying breath

So what do you want them to say when you're gone?

That you gave up or that you kept going on?

What do you do when a chapter ends?

Do you close the book and never read it again?

Where do you go when your story's done?

You can be who you were or who you'll become

Oooh

If it all goes wrong

Oooh

Darling just hold on

The sun goes down and it comes back up

The world it turns no matter what

Oooh

If it all goes wrong

Darling just hold on

Oooh

If it all goes wrong

Oooh

Darling just hold on

Oooh

If it all goes wrong

Oooh

Darling just hold on

Key Grammar Structures

• Wish that you could build a time machine

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood

  ➔ The verb phrase 'could build' is in the subjunctive mood, expressing a wish or desire that is contrary to fact.

• What do you do when a chapter ends?

  ➔ Indirect Question

  ➔ This is an indirect question introduced by 'What do you do', used to ask about someone's actions in a specific situation.

• You can be who you were or who you'll become

  ➔ Conditional Structure

  ➔ The phrase 'you can be' followed by 'who you were or who you'll become' presents a conditional possibility, suggesting options for identity.

• If it all goes wrong

  ➔ Conditional Clause

  ➔ 'If it all goes wrong' is a conditional clause that introduces a hypothetical situation.

• The sun goes down and it comes back up

  ➔ Present Simple for Habits/Facts

  ➔ The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions or universal truths, such as the sun setting and rising.

• It's not over until it's all been said

  ➔ Present Perfect Passive

  ➔ 'It's all been said' uses the present perfect passive to indicate an action that has been completed before the present moment.

• So what do you want them to say when you're gone?

  ➔ Indirect Question with 'to say'

  ➔ This is an indirect question using 'to say' to inquire about the desired legacy or remembrance after death.

• Darling just hold on

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ 'Just hold on' is in the imperative mood, giving a direct command or instruction.