Hold On

Wilson Phillips

About Hold On

"Hold On" is a song recorded by American vocal group Wilson Phillips. It was released on February 27, 1990, as the lead single from their debut studio album, Wilson Phillips (1990). The single topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for a week in June 1990 and was the most successful single of that year in the US. The song won the Billboard Music Award for Hot 100 Single of the Year for 1990. At the Grammy Awards of 1991, "Hold On" received a nomination for Song of the Year, losing to "From a Distance" by Julie Gold and performed by Bette Midler. Billboard ranked the song number 15 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. 


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I know there's pain
Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
No one can change your life except for you
Don't ever let anyone step all over you
Just open your heart and your mind
Is it really fair to feel this way inside?

Some day somebody's gonna make you want to
Turn around and say goodbye
Until then baby are you going to let them
Hold you down and make you cry
Don't you know?
Don't you know things can change
Things'll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
Can you hold on for one more day
Things'll go your way
Hold on for one more day

You could sustain
Or are you comfortable with the pain?
You've got no one to blame for your unhappiness
You got yourself into your own mess
Lettin' your worries pass you by
Don't you think it's worth your time
To change your mind?

Some day somebody's gonna make you want to
Turn around and say goodbye
Until then baby are you going to let them
Hold you down and make you cry
Don't you know?
Don't you know things can change
Things'll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
Can you hold on for one more day
Things'll go your way
Hold on for one more day

I know that there is pain
But you hold on for one more day and
Break free the chains
Yeah I know that there is pain
But you hold on for one more day and you
Break free, break from the chains

Some day somebody's gonna make you want to
Turn around and say goodbye
Until then baby are you going to let them
Hold you down and make you cry
Don't you know?
Don't you know things can change
Things'll go your way
If you hold on for one more day yeah
If you hold on

Don't you know things can change
Things'll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
If you hold on
Can you hold on
Hold on baby
Won't you tell me now
Hold on for one more day 'cause
It's gonna go your way

Don't you know things can change
Things'll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
Can't you change it this time

Make up your mind
Hold on
Hold on
Baby hold on

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Wilson Phillips

Wilson Phillips is an American vocal group consisting of Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson, and Chynna Phillips. more »

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Written by: Carnie Wilson, Chynna Phillips, Glen Ballard

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Hold On" was composed by group member Carnie Wilson, alongside her sister Wendy and Chynna Phillips. The song was their united effort to communicate their feelings of struggles and perseverance.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1990, making it Wilson Phillips' first number one hit.
Grammy Nominations
"Hold On" was nominated for four Grammy Awards, largely due to its commercial success and widespread radio play.
Song Theme
The song is a power ballad that promotes a message of hope and resilience, intending to inspire those who may be going through a tough time to hold on and keep striving.
Variety of Charts
Not only did it land at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., but it also ranked highly in several other international charts, including Canada and Australia.
Cultural Impact
"Hold On" was later featured in films like "Bridesmaids" and "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," showcasing its enduring popularity and cultural impact.
First Album Success
The song helped their debut album, "Wilson Phillips," attain multi-platinum status in the U.S.
Cover Versions
Several other artists have performed cover versions of "Hold On," signifying its influential status within the music industry.
Songwriting Process
The members of Wilson Phillips have shared that writing "Hold On" was a therapeutic process for them, as it allowed them to address their personal struggles through music.
Billboard's End-Year Chart
In 1990, "Hold On" was the second biggest song of the year according to Billboard's year-end Hot 100 chart.

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