Holdin' back the years Thinkin' of the fear I've had so long When somebody's here Listen to the fear that's gone Strangled by the wishes of fate Hopin' for the arms of nature Get to me the sooner or later Holdin' back the years Chance for me escape from all I've known Holdin' back the tears Cause nothing here has grown I've wasted all my tears Wasted all those years Nothing had the chance to be good Nothing ever could, yeah I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on So tired Alright Come on now Well I've wasted all my tears Wasted all of those years And nothing had the chance to be good Cause nothing ever could I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on Holdin' holdin' holdin' on I said It's all over today It's all I have to say