Holding back the years
 Thinking of the fear I've had so long
 When somebody hears
 Listen to the fear that's gone
 Strangled by the wishes of pater
 Hoping for the arms of mater
 Get to me the sooner or later

 Holding back the years
 Chance for me to escape from all I've known
 Holding back the tears
 Cause nothing here has grown
 I've wasted all my tears
 Wasted all those years
 And nothing had the chance to be good
 Nothing ever could yeah

 I'll keep holding on
 I'll keep holding on
 I'll keep holding on
 I'll keep holding on
 So tight

 (Alright, oh now)

 Well I've wasted all my tears
 Wasted all of those years
 And nothing had the chance to be good
 Cause nothing ever could oh yeah

 I'll keep holding on
 I'll keep holding on
 I'll keep holding on
 I'll keep holding on
 Holding, holding, holding

 That's all I have today
 It's all I have to say