Keep Holding On
Avril Lavigne
You're not alone, together we stand
I'll be by your side, you know I'll take your hand
When it gets cold, and it feels like an end
There's no place to go, you know I won't give
No, I won't give in.
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong,
Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you.
There's nothing you could say, nothing you could do,
There's no other way when it comes to the truth.
So keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through.
So far away, I wish you were here,
Before it's too late this could all disappear.
Before the door's closed, and it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend.
I'll fight and defend, yeah, yeah.
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through.
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you.
Hear me when I say, when I say, I believe
Nothing's gonna change, nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through.
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you.
There's nothing you could say, nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth.
So keep holding on,
Cause you know we'll make it through
Keep holding on
Keep holding on
There's nothing you could say, nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth.
SO keep holding on,
Cause you know we'll make it through.
I love this song because it is just so encouraging. It is from the movie Eragon, and is just meant to show the connection between the characters. (I think. I haven't seen the movie in years.)The lyrics do an amazing job of portraying the strength you can find by sticking together and holding on tight to what you love.
The repetition is probably the best tool that is used. The phrase "I'm here for you" is repeated throughout the song and serves as a reminder that you (or your loved ones, depending on who you see as the narrator) is always there. "Keep holding on" is another phrase that is repeated throughout, also reminding us that when things get hard and we get discouraged, just look to the ones we love and they can lift us up and help us out. When I first heard this song, my first thought was the Savior. He is always here for us and is constantly lifting us up.
It's pretty cool the messages you can get out of songs, Even by Avril Lavigne. I think "keep holding on" is always a good message. We are all gonna have bad times in our lives but the bad and the good times are the reason we're her on this earth.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with McKay i don't really like the artist , in fact if i can help it i don't listen to her songs. Her lyrics are really good though. They have a deep and thoughtful meaning that i didn't know was there because i've never listened to the song. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is probably one of her best songs. Avril Lavigne does have some strange music, but as already stated above, she has great lyrics. I thought it was interesting how you brought up repetition, because I haven't seen that tool found yet. Great job
ReplyDeleteI think you're right about the repetition. Another tool I see working strongly is her inclusive language: a lot of I, you, and then the culminating combination of we. She does have a very clear message in this song.
ReplyDeleteI love this song :) And I actually really like the Eragon movie too (I saw it before I read the book though). Repetition is definitely her strongest tool. It's one of those three word phrases that are easily remembered and stuck in your head. So, the message stays with you.
ReplyDeleteEven though I do not listen to Avril Lavigne very much I know this song because of her constant repetition. The message is always there, stuck in your head.
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