Hold On
John Lennon
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Hold on John John hold on, it's gonna be alright You're gonna win the fight Hold on Yoko Yoko hold on, it's gonna be alright You gonna make the flight When you're by yourself And there's no one else You just have yourself And you tell yourself Just to hold on (Cookie) (cookie) Hold on world World hold on, it's gonna be alright You're gonna see the light Oh, and when you're one Really one Well you get things done Like they never been done So hold on
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Written by: John Winston Lennon
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11 facts about this song
Release Chronology Fact"Hold On" is the third track on John Lennon's first official solo album, "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band", which was released in 1970.
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Song Duration FactThe song is relatively short, with a runtime of only 1 minute and 52 seconds.
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Composition Fact"Hold On" is characterized by its minimalistic arrangement. It primarily features Lennon's voice accompanied by a simple guitar melody and rhythm.
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Inspirational FactThe song reflects John Lennon's approach to dealing with life's struggles and pressures – containing a message of hope and perseverance.
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Performance FactJohn Lennon plays a tremolo effect on his guitar during the solo, and he is the only musician who played on this track.
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Famous Quote FactThe song is known for the phrase "cookie", it was an impromptu addition by Lennon, said to be a reference to Cookie Monster from the TV show Sesame Street.
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Album Cohesion FactLike the majority of the songs on the "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band" album, "Hold On" is primarily centered around Lennon's personal and emotional struggles.
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Title Fact"Hold On" is also referred to as "Hold On John", especially when distinguishing from the other song of the same name on Lennon's album.
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Song Theme FactThe lyrics of "Hold On" portray resilience and suggest the notion of embracing life with all its ups and downs. Lennon assures listeners that they are not alone in their struggles.
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Recording FactThe song was reportedly recorded in just two takes, and is prized for its raw and authentic feel.
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Cover Versions FactDespite being less known than many of Lennon's other songs, "Hold On" has been covered by artists like Eddie Vedder and Toto.
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