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 meet her sooner or later
  
   I'll keep holding on
   I'll keep holding on
  
   Holding back the years
   Chance for me 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
   Nohting ever could
  
   I'll keep holding on
   I'll keep holding on
  
   That's all I have today
   That's all I have to say