Occasionally, I go on "youtube jags". On even rarer occasions, I stumble across something really special. "Hold On", co-written and performed in Souix City, IA on March 19, 2011 by Kristian Bush (Sugarland) and Casey James (American Idol). It's hard not to listen to this and believe this came from their thoughts and feelings about the people of Japan. Imagery of tsunami and earthquake are threaded into the lyrics (ie, "Time is slow. Water's rising". And, "We'll find the faith to rise above it. Find a rock where you can stand. When the ground starts to shake beneath you; What you know has fallen down.") Moving, beautiful, inspirational song. Lyrics and video follow. (Note: First 2 1/2 lines missing from this vid, but it was much better quality all around. I'll post both.)
HOLD ON
Time is slow. Water's rising
Sky is broken far as I can see
Through the darkness stars are shining
There's a voice that carries me
Saying, hold on, hold on
It'll turn before too long
When it feels just like all hope is gone
Don't give up, baby, hold on
Heartbreak falls, babe, all around you
Covered up in the brick and dust
Rose grows out of the rubble
Whispering love to each of us
Saying, hold on, hold on
It''ll turn before too long
When it feels just like all hope is gone
Dont give up, baby, hold on.
We'll find the faith to rise above it
Find a rock where you can stand
When the ground starts to shake beneath you
What you know has fallen down
Take a hand, babe, it may need you
Don't let go of what you've found
Saying, hold on, hold on
It'll turn before too long
When it feels just like all hope is gone
Don't give up, baby, hold on
Saying hold on, hold on
It'll turn before too long
When you feel like you, you can't go on
Don't give up, baby, hold on
I said, Don't give up, baby, hold on
(Missing first 2 1/2 lines)
