Hold On
Alabama Shakes
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Bless my heart, Bless my soul, Didn't think I'd make it to twenty-two years old. There must be someone up above saying Come on Brittany, You got to come on up, You got to hold on. Yeah you got to hold on. So, bless my heart and bless yours too, I don't know where I'm gonna go, Don't what what I'm gonna do. Must be somebody up above saying come on Brittany, You got to come on up! You got to hold on. Yeah you got to hold on. Yeah, you got to wait, Yeah, you got to wait, But I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna wait. So, bless my heart, Bless my mind, I got so much to do, I ain't got much time So, must be someone up above Saying come on girl, You got to get back up. You got to hold on. Yeah you got to hold on. Yeah, you got to wait, I don't wanna wait. Well I don't wanna wait, No I don't wanna wait. You got to hold on You got to hold on You've gotta hold on You gotta hold on
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Written by: Zachary Riley Cockrell, Heath Allen Fogg, Brittany Amber Howard, Steven William Johnson
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14 facts about this song
Origin"Hold On" is a song by Alabama Shakes, an American rock band that was formed in Athens, Alabama, in 2009.
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First ReleaseThe song was first released on February 6, 2012, as the lead single from their debut studio album, "Boys & Girls."
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Chart SuccessUpon release, "Hold On" reached number one on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received wide critical acclaim upon its release, and was praised for its bluesy, gospel-tinged sound, a departure from mainstream rock.
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Lyrics"Hold On" is about perseverance in the face of hardships, offering a message of optimism and hope.
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AwardsIt was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Performance.
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Songwriters"Hold On" was written by band members Brittany Howard and Zac Cockrell, with Howard's powerful vocals being a prominent feature of the track.
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Rolling Stone RankInfluential music magazine Rolling Stone ranked "Hold On" as the best song of 2012.
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Live PerformancesAlabama Shakes have performed "Hold On" on numerous television shows, including "Conan," "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "Saturday Night Live."
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InfluenceAccording to Howard, the song's slogan-like chorus was inspired by the posters she saw during the 2008 presidential campaign of Barack Obama.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hold On" features the band performing the song in a vintage-styled recording studio, and it has garnered millions of views on YouTube.
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SalesThe song was certified platinum in Canada and gold in the United States, selling over 500,000 copies.
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Pop Culture Appearance"Hold On" has been featured in advertisements and television shows, including an episode of the hit series "Grey's Anatomy."
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LegacyAs of today, "Hold On" remains one of Alabama Shakes' most popular songs and is considered by many to be one of the best rock songs of the 2010s.
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