Holding On

Gregory Porter, Disclosure

About Holding On

"Holding On" is a song by British electronic music duo Disclosure. It features the vocals from Gregory Porter. It was released worldwide on 26 May 2015 as the lead single from the duo's second studio album, Caracal. The track premiered on 26 May 2015 as BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac's Hottest Record in the World. The track was written by Howard Lawrence, Porter and Jimmy Napes. The track peaked at number 13 in the UK iTunes chart but only managed to reach number 46 in the UK Singles Chart.  


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2017
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Weight of love on my shoulders
I thought that it would be easier than this
I thought my heart had grown colder
But the warmth of your kiss, I can't dismiss

Though my past has left me bruised
I ain't hiding from the truth
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you

But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it

Holding on
Holding on

I've seen times that were harder
I remember the taste of bitterness
Won't you help me, my father?
Help me fall in the love that I have missed

Though my past has left me bruised
I ain't hiding from the truth
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you

But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it

Holding on (holding on girl, I'm holding)
Holding on (holding on, yeah)

But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it

Holding on (holding on)
Holding on (holding (on, girl)
It keeps holding on (hey)
Holding on (you better believe I'm holding)
Holding on (hey girl, ooo baby)
Holding on (I'm holding on)
Holding on
Holding on (holding on, holding on, you better believe I'm holding)
Holding on (you ooo ooo, I'm holding on girl)
Holding on

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Gregory Porter

Gregory Porter (born November 4, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2014 for Liquid Spirit and in 2017 for Take Me to the Alley. more »

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Written by: GREGORY PORTER, JAMES JOHN NAPIER, HOWARD JOHN LAWRENCE, GUY WILLIAM LAWRENCE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Holding On" is a song by English electronic music duo Disclosure, featuring American jazz musician Gregory Porter. It was released as a digital download on 26th May 2015.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of Disclosure's sophomore studio album "Caracal," which was released in 2015.
Billboard Performance
"Holding On" peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Inspiration
The song is said to be inspired by Porter's background in jazz and Disclosure's signature UK garage house style.
Writing and Production
Disclosure brothers, Howard and Guy Lawrence, wrote the song in collaboration with Jimmy Napes, a frequent collaborator, and Gregory Porter himself.
Music Video
The music video of "Holding On" was released in June 2015 and directed by Ryan Hope. It's the first of a series of four videos which together form a short film named 'Caracal'.
Reception
The song was generally received positively by music critics, with many praising Porter's soulful vocals and Disclosure's smooth production.
Remixes
Several official remixes of "Holding On" exist, by the likes of Julio Bashmore, Armand Van Helden, and Gus Pirelli VIP 7” Disco Mix.
Grammy Consideration
Although the song was not nominated, it was considered a potential contender for the dance recording category in the 2016 Grammy Awards.
Live Performances
Disclosure and Porter have performed the song live on several occasions, including at the 2015 Wild Life Festival in England and on television programs like Later... with Jools Holland.

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