People Hold On
Lisa Stansfield, Coldcut
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Everybody's looking for a meaning Everybody's doing their own thing And nobody's solving the problem Ain't nobody helping each other Some people give into fear Some people give into hunger Some of us live for the future And some of us wonder Givin' into life, givin' into love Maybe there's enough for everyone Givin' into hope, and into trust Maybe there's enough for everyone [Chorus] People hold on Don't do yourself wrong People hold on We've got to be strong People hold on Everybody's getting frustrated Why should we live with this hatred We've all dancin' on a thin line They're makin' out we're having a good time So who's gonna give us the answer Sister and brother Givin' into life, givin' into love Maybe there's enough for everyone [Chorus] People hold on, people hold on to it you know you gotta do it Givin' into life, givin' into love Maybe there's enough for everyone Givin' into hope, and into trust Maybe there's enough for everyone [Chorus]
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Written by: MATTHEW BLACK, JONATHAN MORE, LISA JANE STANSFIELD
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"People Hold On" is a song combining elements of house music and pop, delivering a unique genre blend characteristic of the late '80s.
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Release DateReleased in 1989, "People Hold On" is a classic hit from the late 20th century.
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CollaborationThe song was a collaborative effort between British electronic music duo Coldcut and famed singer Lisa Stansfield.
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Chart Status"People Hold On" was quite successful in the music charts. It entered the top 20 UK Singles Chart, reached the 6th position in the US Dance Club Songs chart, and also landed in Top 10 in Ireland, and Netherlands.
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Album TrackThe song is a single from Coldcut's debut album, "What's That Noise?"
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Remix PopularityThe Full Length Disco Mix version of "People Hold On" has also gained quite a bit of popularity, especially amongst DJs and in dance clubs.
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MessageThe song carries a powerful and uplifting message, prompting listeners to 'hold on' to what's good and positive, despite facing hardships in life.
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Writer Credits"People Hold On" was written by the Coldcut duo - Matt Black and Jonathan More, along with Lisa Stansfield and Ian Devaney.
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Lisa Stansfield's CareerFor Lisa Stansfield, "People Hold On" served as a launching pad facilitating her transition from regional UK success to international stardom.
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Influence on MusicThe song is seen as an influential song that helped pave the way for future intersections of pop and dance music.
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