The song’s theme is emotional fragility, as the lyrics state that when you’re alone in the world you just have to “hold on.” Lennon tries to assure himself that he and wife Yoko Ono have the strength to overcome their challenges, and if he holds on, “it’s gonna be all right” and “we’re gonna win the...
[Verse 1]
Hold on, John
John, hold on, it's gonna be alright
You're gonna win the fight
[Verse 2]
Hold on, Yoko
Yoko, hold on, it's gonna to be alright
You're gonna make the flight
[Chorus]
When you're by yourself
And there's no one else
You just have yourself
And you tell yourself
Just to hold on
[Interlude]
(Cookie)
(Cookie)
[Verse 3]
Hold on, world
World, hold on, it's gonna be alright
You're gonna see the light
[Outro]
Oh, and when you're one
Really one
Well, you get things done
Like they've never been done
So, hold on
Hold On was written by John Lennon.
Hold On was produced by Phil Spector.
John Lennon released Hold On on Fri Dec 11 1970.