Lyrics of
Holding Back The Years

Holding Back the Years is a song by the British band Simply Red, included on their debut album Picture Book in 1985. The song was written by the bands lead singer, Mick Hucknall, at the age of 17, but it was only released after Hucknall formed Simply Red. The song discusses Hucknalls complex relationship with his mother, who left him when he was very young, and its impact on his life. The song became one of Simply Reds biggest hits, reaching the ... top of the charts in various countries. See more [+]

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Holding back the years, thinking of the fear I've had so long,
 When somebody hears, listen to the fear that’s gone,
 Strangled by the wishes of pater, hoping for the arms of mater
 Get to me the sooner or later


 Holding back the years, chance for me to escape from all I’ve known
 Holding back the tears, cause nothing here has grown
 I’ve wasted all my tears, wasted all those years
 And nothing had the chance to be good, nothing ever could yeah whoa

 I’ll keep holding on, I’ll keep holding on
 I’ll keep holding on, I’ll keep holding on
So tight oh now


 Well I’ve wasted all my tears, wasted all those years
 And nothing had the chance to be good, Cause' nothing ever could yeah

 I’ll keep holding on, I’ll keep holding on
 I’ll keep holding on, I’ll keep holding on
 Holding, holding, holding_________

 That’s all I have today
 It’s all I have to say