Hold On

En Vogue

About Hold On

"Hold On" is a song by American girl group En Vogue. It was released in early 1990 as the lead single from their debut album, Born to Sing. The song was produced by Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy, and composed by the former two and all members of En Vogue. It peaked at number 5 in the UK and number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. In addition, the song reached number-one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. In 2017, "Hold On" was ranked number 4 in Spin magazine's ranking of The 30 Best '90s R&B Songs.  


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When I (when I)
Had you (had you)
I treated you bad, wrong my dear
But since, since you went away
Don't you know I (hang around) 
Sit around (sit around)
With my head hanging down
And I wonder (wonder, wonder)
Who's loving you (you, you, you)

Ooh, my first mistake was
I wanted too much time
I had to have him morning, noon, and night
If I would of known then
The things that I know now
I might not have lost the time I complain about

Don't waste your time
Fighting blind minded thoughts of despair

Hold on to your love
You gotta hold on
Hold on to your love
Ooh, ooh, baby hold on
Hold on to your love
Oh, you gotta hold on
Hold (hey) on to your love, ooh

The art of playing games now
Is not the hearts you break
It's bound good love you make
When his heart's on fire
Give him love every day
Remember he needs space
Be patient and he'll give his heart to you

Don't waste your time
Fighting blind minded thoughts of despair

Hold on to your love
You gotta hold on
Hold, hey, on to your love, ooh
(You've got to hold on to your love)
Hold on to your love (yeah hey)
Oh, baby hold on
Hold on to your love, ooh (oh, baby hold on)

Trust and honesty too
Must be the golden rule
You'll feel the strength of passion in your soul
Burn so deeply within, oh
The magic that you share
So sacrifice and show how much you care

Don't waste your time
Fighting blind minded thoughts of despair

Hold on to your love
You gotta hold on
Hold on to your love, ooh (don't let go)
(Keep the ties)
Hold on to your love (hang on tight and don't let go)
Hold on to your love (don't let go)

Hold on to your love
Hold on to your love, ooh
Hold on to your love (if you love him, if you need him)
Hold on to your love, ooh (really want him)

Just keep on, just keep on hanging on (hold on)
Little trust, honesty, golden rules
Feel the strength of passion in your soul (hold on)
It's burning so deep (hold on)
Have faith
Just keep the fire burning at home (hold on)
Hey yeah
He'll come home to you (hold on)
He'll be there for you
He'll want to have you (hold on)

All the time
Oh (hold on)
Have a little faith, don't be so blinded (hold on)
Or thoughts of despair
Oh (hold on to your love) or thoughts of despair

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En Vogue

En Vogue is an American female R&B vocal group from Oakland, California assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy. more »

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Written by: Denzil Foster, Thomas McElroy, Dawn Sherrice Robinson, Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones, Terry Ellis

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Hold On" was released as a single on 23 February, 1990 and served as the debut single for En Vogue.
Chart Per-ormance
It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, and number one on the Billboard Hot R&B singles chart.
Gold Certification
In 1990, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded the song a gold certification, affirming sales of half-a-million units.
Musical Style
The song has a fusion of R&B and Dance-pop style and its melody is driven by a distinctive piano riff and tight harmonies.
Samples Used
"Hold On" heavily samples the instrumental intro of the Jackson 5's 1969 hit, "Who's Lovin' You".
Notable Awards
The song won the Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Song and also bagged the Soul Train Award for Best Single by a Duo/Group.
Music Video
The black and white music video for "Hold On", directed by Randee St. Nicholas, added to its popularity and distinguished En Vogue's fashion-forward style.
Critical Acclaim
Rolling Stone listed "Hold On" among the best 100 songs of the 1990s, underscoring the song's lasting relevance and impact.
Founding Group Member Presence
All four original members of En Vogue - Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, and Maxine Jones - are featured in "Hold On".
Album Impact
"Hold On" was the lead single off of their debut album "Born to Sing", which reached number 21 on the Billboard 200, largely due to the success of this single.
Grammy Nominations
"Hold On" earned En Vogue two 1991 Grammy Award nominations for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song.
Cover Versions
It has been covered by a variety of artists over the years, including Mariah Carey and Laura Mvula, attesting to the song's enduring appeal.

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