Holding Back the Years

by Simply Red

From the album: Picture Book

Track 7 of 15 on Picture Book (1985).

Duration: 4:29

Picture Book cover art

Lyrics for Holding Back the Years

Holdin' back the years Thinkin' of the fear I've had so long When somebody hears Listen to the fear that's gone Strangled by the wishes of pater Hopin' for the arms of mater Get to me the sooner or later Oh-oh Holdin' back the years Chance for me to 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 Oh-oh, well I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on So tight Alright Oh, 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, oh yeah Oh I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on I'll keep holdin' on Holdin', holdin, holdin' on La-la-la-la-la-la I said, "Ooh, yeah" That's all I have today It's all I have to say

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  2. Sad Old Red
  3. Look at You Now
  4. Heaven
  5. Jericho
  6. Money's Too Tight (To Mention)
  7. Holding Back the Years
  8. Open up the Red Box
  9. No Direction
  10. Picture Book
  11. Money's Too Tight (To Mention) - The Cutback Mix
  12. Come to My Aid
  13. Holding Back the Years
  14. Jericho
  15. Open up the Red Box